Summary:
The Senior Medical Science Liaison will interact with pulmonary hypertension thought leaders, clinicians, and relevant support staff, and decision makers to communicate and advance the scientific platform as aligned with Gossamer’s corporate goals and objectives. This role is a field based position in the PAH and ILD-PH therapeutic areas within Gossamer Medical Affairs. The Sr MSL is an integral position in assuring accurate, clear and valued information regarding the scientific platform is communicated to multiple levels within the medical community.
The successful Sr MSL will communicate complex cutting-edge scientific information and research concepts to healthcare decision makers including, but not limited to, those at academic medical centers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and maintain business relationships with principle investigators, key opinion leaders, and other external experts.
- Demonstrate deep scientific expertise with respect to pipeline and overall therapeutic areas to exchange relevant information and insights with external stakeholders.
- Support the education and training of site research staff on clinical protocols and scientific rationale in partnership with the Clinical Operations Team.
- Identify key national and regional thought leaders and any other external experts of interest (i.e., patient advocacy groups, digital opinion leaders, new investigators, up and comers, nurse coordinators, etc.)
- Help coordinate scientific education to external stakeholders (patient advocacy groups and other experts within the specific disease areas).
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to support HCP education in support of patients.
- Participate in the collection and exchange of scientific/technical information important to development efforts and patient needs.
- Distill feedback received from HCPs into meaningful insights that provide internal stakeholders with data to leverage cross-functional strategies.
- Participate in the development of medical materials that reflect the highest standard of quality (i.e., material accurately referenced, correctly interpreted, communicated appropriately).
- Provide guidance to researchers on the process for submitting investigator-initiated study (IIS) protocols and communicate Gossamer’s review process for submissions.
- Represent the organization at major meetings and Congresses; staff the Gossamer Medical Affairs Booth; attend assigned sessions/symposiums/view posters and develop a synopsis of need-to-know information to share with internal stakeholders.
- Provide clinical & economic value information to payers and formulary decision makers.
- Assist in the development of strategic KOL plans to provide needs-based, value-added services;
- Provide relevant medical and scientific information and literature, within corporate guidelines, for healthcare provider education;
- Provide field-based medical and scientific support to answer unsolicited questions about Gossamer, seralutinib, PAH, and ILD-PH.
- Serve as a local scientific resource for the medical community in PAH and ILD-PAH.
- Deliver high quality educational presentations in a variety of settings and obtain feedback that can be disseminated throughout the organization.
- Participate in therapeutic advisory groups and internal project teams, as appropriate;
- Gather and disseminate competitive intelligence from multiple sources.
- Attend national and regional conferences on Gossamer’s behalf to provide feedback on current landscape, competitive landscape and continued cultivation of relationships.
- Complete accurate and timely administrative reports, projects, and other required documentation.
- Seek out opportunities to support the MSL value proposition, achieve results and set an example for others to follow by consistently demonstrating Gossamer’s values.
- Model openness and innovation through words, actions, and decisions.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced scientific degree or clinical degree (Ph.D., Pharm.D., DNP, MD, DO preferred).
- 5+ years of experience as an MSL required.
- 3-5 years experience within PAH and/or ILD-PH strongly preferred; cardiovascular, pulmonary, heart/lung transplant, or critical care experience considered.
- Clinical trial experience.
- Experience with key customer relationship building and expanding a company’s reach.
- Adaptability to changing landscape and ability to pivot quickly as new information becomes available.
- Must be willing to travel extensively and occasionally on weekends.
- Adaptability to changing landscape and ability to pivot quickly as new information becomes available.
- Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with clinical investigators and thought leaders and to establish trust through consistent demonstration of scientific expertise and satisfactory follow-through to requests from external partners.
- Ability to manage timelines, multiple priorities under tie constraints.
- Aptitude to develop technical expertise in new therapeutic areas.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to compile and disseminate information to others in a cohesive fashion to assure a clear understanding of project status and direction.
- Excellent communicator, skilled at diplomacy and capable of effectively combining science and relationship building.
- Office environment / Domestic and International travel up to 75% may be necessary.
- Territory encompasses a broad geographical area across North America (The exact boundaries may vary depending on the final hired MSLs).
Gossamer Bio is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants and complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location in California is $190,000 to $235,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographical location and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan.
This position also qualifies for the benefits as listed below:Gossamer Bio offers highly competitive benefit plans and programs, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) and 401(k) matching , long-term incentive plan, disability plan, vacation pay, sick time, holiday pay, and work, personal and family time off in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. For additional general information on Company benefits, please visit https://www.gossamerbio.com/careers-culture/who-we-are/
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