Medical Science Liaison - SMA
Biogen
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About This Role
As a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - SMA at our esteemed biotechnology organization, you will be an integral member of our medical affairs team, focusing on Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). In this dynamic role, you will be the foundation of our customer engagement strategy, interacting directly with Key Medical Experts, Healthcare Professionals (HCPs), and key academic institutions. Your responsibility will be to articulate the clinical and scientific narrative for our therapies, ensuring deep understanding and confidence in clinical decision-making. This role is pivotal in advancing medical practice within the field of neuroscience and contributing to our mission of enhancing patient care. As an MSL, you will foster strategic, long-term relationships and be seen as a collaborative partner rather than a transactional contact. Your insights and expertise will guide our clinical and medical strategies and keep us at the forefront of medical innovations.
What You’ll Do
Engage with key stakeholders as a credible and trusted medical/scientific expert, enhancing their confidence in clinical decisions for patient care.
Provide tailored, credible, and unbiased scientific information aligned with each customer's needs and Biogen's clinical and medical strategies.
Build and maintain valued long-term relationships with customers, developing scientific advocates for our neuroscience ambitions.
Stay abreast of therapy advances, current research, and detailed knowledge of Biogen products and relevant Disease Areas.
Extract and share high-value medical insights to shape Biogen's medical and clinical strategies.
Collaborate compliantly with cross-functional teams, particularly with the Commercial organization, while maintaining the non-promotional nature of the role.
Lead educational initiatives to enhance Biogen’s reputation as a trusted and valued partner.
Creatively leverage multichannel opportunities for customer engagement and education.
Contribute to brand planning processes using extensive knowledge of disease areas, competitive environments, and customer needs.
Who You Are
You are a passionate advocate for advancing patient care through scientific excellence and integrity. With a deep understanding of the medical field, you are proactive and eager to share knowledge that can transform lives. Your ability to cultivate meaningful relationships is matched by your commitment to compliance and ethical practice. You are a strategic thinker, adept at gleaning insights from interactions that can shape the future of medical strategies. Your flexibility and customer-focused approach make you a valued partner in the medical community, and your "medical business savvy" is a testament to your ability to balance patient needs with organizational goals.
Qualifications
Advanced Scientific or Clinical degree (PharmD or PhD level desired) and at least 1-2 years of experience as a high-specialty (rare diseases, neurological disorders, genetics) MSL in the pharmaceutical industry is required OR
Advanced Scientific or Clinical degree (PharmD or PhD level desired) and strong history of study in neuromuscular diseases.
Demonstrated ability to engage and communicate complex medical information effectively.
Proven track record of building long-term, strategic relationships within the medical community.
Strong understanding of compliance and ethical guidelines in the pharmaceutical industry.
Ability to travel at least 60% of the time, including overnight and occasional weekend travel.
Must be 18 years of age or older with a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
Authorization and ability to drive a company leased vehicle or rental.
Preferred Skills:
Experience in pediatric neurology highly preferred.
Experience in neuroscience and/or SMA therapeutic areas.
Demonstrated ability to navigate multichannel engagement opportunities.
Strong strategic planning and insight generation skills.
Proficiency in English with fluent proficiency preferred.
Sobre este rol
Como Medical Science Liaison (MSL) – SMA en nuestra prestigiosa organización biotecnológica, serás un miembro clave del equipo de Asuntos Médicos, con enfoque en Atrofia Muscular Espinal (AME). En este rol dinámico, serás la base de nuestra estrategia de relacionamiento científico con clientes, interactuando directamente con Líderes de Opinión (KOLs), Profesionales de la Salud (HCPs) y principales instituciones académicas.
Serás responsable de comunicar la narrativa clínica y científica de nuestras terapias, asegurando una comprensión profunda y confianza en la toma de decisiones clínicas. Este rol es fundamental para impulsar la práctica médica en neurociencia y contribuir a nuestra misión de mejorar la atención a pacientes.
Como MSL, fomentarás relaciones estratégicas y de largo plazo, posicionándote como un socio colaborativo. Tus insights y experiencia contribuirán a definir estrategias médicas y clínicas.
La posición está basada en la Ciudad de México. El candidato ideal deberá tener disponibilidad para viajar a Monterrey, Querétaro, Toluca, Morelia y Aguascalientes, entre otras localidades.
Lo que harás
• Relacionarte con actores clave como un experto médico-científico confiable.
• Proporcionar información científica personalizada, creíble y sin sesgos.
• Desarrollar y mantener relaciones sólidas y de largo plazo.
• Mantenerte actualizado sobre avances terapéuticos y productos de Biogen.
• Generar y compartir insights médicos de alto valor.
• Colaborar de manera ética con equipos multifuncionales.
• Liderar iniciativas educativas.
• Aprovechar múltiples canales para la interacción con clientes.
• Contribuir a procesos de planeación de marca.
Quién eres
Eres un profesional apasionado por impulsar el cuidado del paciente con excelencia e integridad. Posees fuerte conocimiento médico, capacidad de generar relaciones y pensamiento estratégico. Actúas con ética, enfoque en el cliente y visión de negocio en el entorno médico.
Requisitos
Título avanzado en Ciencias o área Clínica (deseable PharmD o PhD) y al menos 1-2 años de experiencia como MSL en áreas de alta especialidad (enfermedades raras, trastornos neurológicos o genética) en la industria farmacéutica, o
Título avanzado en Ciencias o área Clínica (PharmD o PhD deseable) con sólida formación en enfermedades neuromusculares. Capacidad para comunicar información médica compleja.
Licencia de conducir vigente.
Autorización para conducir vehículo de compañía.
Disponibilidad para viajar ≥60%.
Experiencia en desarrollo de relaciones estratégicas.
Conocimiento de cumplimiento normativo en farma.
Habilidades preferidas
• Experiencia en neurología pediátrica.
• Experiencia en neurociencias y/o AME.
• Experiencia en multicanalidad.
• Planeación estratégica e insights.
• Inglés avanzado.
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
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