Job Title: Medical Science Liaison- Rare Blood Disorder
Division/Business Unit: SE Asia & India MCO Medical, Pharma
Location: Delhi, Mumbai/Chennai/Bangalore
Reporting to: Medical Manager- Rare Blood Disorder
2. About the job
The Scientific Advisor (MSL) is a dynamic career option that combines technical and scientific requirements, planning, and communication with internal and external partners. These are healthcare professionals with solid, in-depth, and up-to-date technical and scientific knowledge of products, diseases, clinical practice, and clinical studies within a given therapeutic area. They are responsible for leading reliable, balanced, and in-depth scientific discussions with Key Opinion Leaders and other healthcare professionals, disseminating recent scientific evidence and developing structured relationships based on technical and scientific foundations
Main Responsibilities:
Plan, organize, and execute field activities related to strictly scientific information on the therapeutic area of responsibility (Rare Blood Diseases with a focus on Hemophilia), with the aim of disseminating medical knowledge and updating healthcare professionals.- Provide healthcare professionals with information on clinical studies relevant to their area of expertise and interest, as well as discuss treatment guidelines.
- Plan, organize, and execute meetings and/or scientific lectures with healthcare professionals in the therapeutic area;
- Relate the scientific activities presented and information gathered in the field to the company's strategic objectives.
- Discuss and support healthcare professionals with issues related to the diagnostic and management journey of patients with hemophilia.
- Collaborate in speaker training, when necessary and appropriate.
- Gather information on treatment trends and other insights from healthcare professionals and provide feedback to various areas of Sanofi.
- Participate, when requested, in periodic meetings with brand teams to align scientific field activities
- Maintain knowledge of and comply with the principles of Ethics and Integrity, Sanofi policies, and codes of conduct that regulate the pharmaceutical market
Maintain effective and appropriate communication among internal stakeholders (Medical Affairs colleagues, Medical Information and Commercial Operations) while maintaining full compliance with relevant company, industry, legal and regulatory requirements;- Use strong knowledge of relevant diseases and disease management protocols, healthcare environment and competitors to articulate the medical and scientific value of our products with external experts.
- Establish robust, long-term peer relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and other Stakeholder partners.
- Work with Sanofi`s Diagnostic coordinator to resolve queries on the paperwork and supply chain issues enable diagnostic pre work before therapy initiation.
- Record/report insights and information appropriately, using available mechanisms and tools.
- Supports evidence-generation activities by aiding in data acquisition and identifying opportunities for further data collection clinical or investigator-led.
Context of the Job/ Major Challenges
Operate Independently and in collaboration with Rare Blood disorder medical advisor- Travel: 10-12 days/month within India
- Effectively mediate KOL's complex and controversial opinions vs; corporate policy decisions ensuring KOL relationships/medical strategy is not negatively impacted.
- Ensures regulatory boundaries are non-promotional activities are respected vis-à-vis commercial partners.
Scope of Role/Output
- Plan day-to-day interactions, including discussion points in accordance with the Medical Affairs strategy, establishing a frequency of interactions per stakeholder per year to ensure that objectives are met.
- Executes on defined KOL territory strategy that is targeted to address diverse stakeholder needs (payers, patients, KOLs, HCP, etc.) and is aligned with company objectives.
- Develops relevant medical strategy and guides cross functional
- Uses approved scientific data during KOL interactions to advance the understanding of the therapeutic area.
3. About you
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in a technical, scientific or medical field (MBBS, MD) preferred with 2- 4 years of experience.
- Experience/knowledge of Hematology/ Hemophilia strongly preferred.
- Experience: Previous experience as a Scientific Advisor (MSL) in the pharmaceutical industry
- Knowledge of Coagulopathies and Bleeding Disorders (desirable) and prior experience of interacting with opinion leaders in the field of Hematology (desirable).
- Soft Skills: Effective communication, proactivity, prioritization, strategic planning, critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork. Technical Skills: Development and implementation of engagement and communication plans, knowledge of scientific methodology and data analysis.
- Languages: Advanced English
Skills/Knowledge
- Strategic thinking and flawless execution
- Actively listens to others and is adept at confidently stating expert opinion while respecting the positions of others
- Utilizes effective, professional communications to cultivate strong working relationships with internal and external colleagues, flexible in own approach to people and situations.
- Skillfully plans, prioritizes, and executes multiple responsibilities and projects. Demonstrates effective leadership skills (by example and through accomplishments), steps forward to handle challenges within scope of authority.
- Deep understanding and knowledge of local regulations and codes of practice for the pharmaceutical industry, as they apply to the non-promotional activities of this role.
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