Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - Spain - Breast Cancer

Descripción del trabajo

Join Amplity, the full-service go-to partner of biopharma companies that delivers flexible + specialized medical + commercial services. No matter where a drug is in its lifecycle, we scale with ease to maximize resources + improve impact for all our clients. Through strategic partnerships + deep therapeutic expertise, Amplity transforms how breakthrough treatments reach the people who need them.

Medical Science Liaison

Oncology / Breast Cancer

Location: Spain

• Client: Biotech, Oncology (Precision Medicine)
• Reports to: Field Manager at Amplity Health
• Primary Territory: Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, Switzerland

Purpose of Role

Our client is a US based biopharmaceutical company fully dedicated to the research and development of medicines with the aim to improve the lives of patients. The company is looking for a driven and scientifically strong Medical Science Liaison (MSL) with experience in working with small biotech companies.

The MSL is a member of a global field-based team of scientific experts who function as an extension of Medical Affairs. The MSL role focuses primarily on providing clinical, scientific, and educational support to healthcare professionals (HCPs) at clinical trial research sites (Principal Investigators [PIs] and their study teams), and potential clinical trial sites, in addition to national and regional Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) who have a key influence in the medical oncology communities. The MSL develops strong relationships within the respective oncology community and collects impactful insights to enhance the clients’ strategic objectives. This role will closely collaborate with the client’s Clinical Operations team supporting ongoing and future company sponsored clinical trials.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Deliver client company, compound and protocol education to specific physicians and their support staff (developing client’s presence in country) to optimize study performance to agreed timelines.
2. Provide accurate, non-promotional scientific information relating to study drug and pipeline compounds to specific study sites and their associated referral networks.
3. Answer medical / technical enquiries from HCPs and study site team members, related to study drug and pipeline compounds / clinical trial design / rationale, using client developed and approved resources.
4. If requested, keep up to date with clinical knowledge, published data and trial work for client and competitive product studies.
5. If requested, support relevant education at Site Investigator Meetings in line with clinical study plans.
6. Develop strong communication links with PIs and study physicians and their teams.
7. Ensure requests received from PIs are managed efficiently and effectively, and that the client studies are the primary focus of the study site support teams.
8. Act as field-based reference point of scientific and clinical expertise for study sites and CRO.
9. Alignment between client and CRO study project teams to ensure synergies occur between them and that all field-based clinical activities achieve global study team goals.
10. Liaise closely with client to monitor and measure study performance.

Support of ongoing and future company sponsored trials:

1. Liaison between corporate clinical operations and study sites e.g., visit trial centers as required to provide updates on study, maintain client presence, enhance enrolment rates, patient retention, and assist in study closure.
2. Identify additional trial centers for future trials for all client pipeline products.
3. Respond to requests for investigator-sponsored research in line with company procedures.
4. Build on the image and professionalism of client across territory.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE

Education:

Physician, Pharmacist, PhD (preferred), MSc in a relevant scientific field or associated qualification (min. requirement).

Fluent written and spoken English (mandatory) and local language of primary country to be covered.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years relevant experience in pharmaceutical industry.

MSL experience

Solid Tumor Oncology experience must / Breast Cancer experience highly preferred.

Experience in management of KOLs, Researchers and HCPs at all levels in both 1:1 and group settings.

Skills:

Communication and strong interpersonal skills

Demonstrable thirst for knowledge (technical, clinical, medical, scientific) with an ability to assimilate information quickly, present clinical data clearly and concisely and discuss the statistical and clinical relevance in line with clinical development strategy.

Ability to work autonomously, in a field-based setting whilst contributing positively to the Medical Affairs team.

Ability to drive performance of self and others.

Highest ethical standards

Project management skills - to deliver on complex tasks within timeframe and manage milestones.

Able to prioritize and work effectively on their own and in an evolving environment.

Experience of working in a matrix management environment.

Mature professional presence and credibility.

Passionate and self-confident.

IT skills in particularly competent with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Knowledge:

In-depth knowledge of the applicable GXP regulations, Good Clinical Practices, ICH Guidelines and National Codes of Practice.

Understands the overall audit process including design, conduct and reporting.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Willingness to travel, be away from home and visit international destinations.

Valid and clean driver’s license.

ABOUT AMPLITY

Amplity Health is the true partner of global healthcare companies who builds transformational solutions by challenging the boundaries of commercialization strategies to improve the lives of patients.

VALUES

These are our company values that we expect all candidates and potential employees to embody as these values strongly underpin our culture:

1. Excellence
2. Passion
3. Integrity
4. Innovation
5. Collaboration

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have any questions about your application, please contact our recruiter Laura Franco at [emailprotected].

Application notes:

While we really value your multilingual skills, please ensure your application and CV are submitted in English to be considered for this position.

OUR DIVERSITY POLICY

We encourage and support equal employment opportunities for all associates and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, colour, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or veteran status. Employment decisions are evaluated on the basis of an individual's skills, knowledge, abilities, job performance and other qualifications. In addition, Amplity Health maintains policies and procedures designed to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which Amplity Health has facilities.

About Us

Amplity powers biopharma innovation through expert-led teams that deliver. Whether you knew us in the 80’s as Physician Detailing Inc., or in the 00’s as part of Publicis Health, the companies that came together in 2019 to form Amplity have delivered contract medical, commercial + communications excellence for 40+ years.

Our people-driven, tech-enabled DNA fuels everything we do. Our professionals understand the pharmaceutical industry from the inside out. With a deep grasp on product lifecycles, marketing hurdles, operational nuances + the complex needs of providers and patients, we help our clients launch products + operate smoothly with precision - across all business shapes, sizes + specialties.

We are on a mission to improve patient outcomes through executional excellence - enabling our partners in pharma to thrive in turn. At Amplity, we are allies in excellence. And we do it quicker, better, nicer than anyone else.