Medical Science Liaison

2 days ago


Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Astellas Pharma Inc. Full time
Job Description

Medical Science Liaison - Women's Health Specialist

Astellas Pharma Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Medical Science Liaison to join our team in Western Canada. As a Medical Science Liaison, you will play a critical role in facilitating non-promotional scientific exchange and translating scientific knowledge into value for patients in alignment with our corporate strategic direction.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement a Stakeholder Identification and Engagement Plan that addresses the medical needs of stakeholders, in alignment with our Therapeutic Area Medical Affairs strategic plan and corporate business priorities.
  • Establish trusted relationships with medical stakeholders that deliver non-promotional scientific/medical value in a timely manner with the goal of improving patient care.
  • Represent Astellas Medical Affairs at relevant provincial Health Technology Assessment (HTA) and payer meetings, coordinating appropriate resources and clinical input to facilitate opportunities and collaborations with these customers.
  • Investigate and understand medical, healthcare, HTA, and payer landscape and implement a Medical Science Liaison Regional Plan to address existing or future scientific/Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) gaps, in collaboration with the Medical Science Liaison Associate Director, Associate Medical Director, and Medical Affairs Governance and Risk (MAGR) colleagues.

Research Support Activities:

  • In collaboration with Research Operations, identify and understand site research capabilities within assigned region.
  • Identify potential investigators for upcoming research activities based upon the criteria set by the study teams.
  • Lead regional profiling and communicate insights.
  • Provide Therapeutic Area expertise for study sites as needed (i.e., site initiation visit, throughout the study) to identify changes in the medical landscape.
  • Support Investigator-Sponsored Research requests, as needed.

Canada Medical Plan Deliverables:

  • Interpreting, applying, and communicating stakeholder (including payer) insights from regular field interactions to shape the medical strategy.
  • Identifying and supporting international, national, and regional scientific meetings, including collection of scientific insights from sessions and stakeholders.
  • Supporting regional expert meetings, regional HTA and payer meetings, internal training (e.g., disease management, HEOR, product information, etc.), and other medical activities.
  • Participating in other Therapeutic Area/HEOR or departmental activities as needed.
  • Assisting in the development of content for strategic Medical Science Liaison activities, such as regional expert meetings or payer meetings.
  • Act as a strategic medical interface with provincial HTA and payer stakeholders and head office to ensure the voice of the customer is represented in strategic HEOR and Medical Affairs (MA) plans.
  • Develop and demonstrate best practices to optimize Medical Science Liaison regional activities.

Non-Promotional Scientific Exchange Activities:

  • Presenting scientific data in various venues, including as requested by various stakeholders, including physicians, pharmacists, and formulary committees.
  • Discussing approved scientific information with stakeholders regarding Astellas products and disease state management concepts as appropriate.
  • Identifying opportunities/speakers for regional Medical Education events that align with the Medical Affairs Therapeutic Area Strategic Plan and collaborating with Medical Education to develop and implement the program, including speaker training and content development for other learning activities.
  • Identifying gaps in Therapeutic Area non-promotional medical materials (NPMM) and leading the development of content to satisfy Therapeutic Area needs.

Medical/Governance Expertise:

  • Maintaining advanced scientific expertise and understanding of the relevant Therapeutic Area disease, Astellas pre-marketed and approved products, as well as competitor products.
  • Establishing effective communication with internal stakeholders to understand and support the needs of the business.
  • Maintaining in-depth knowledge and understanding of Astellas Medical Governance framework, global and local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Innovative Medicines Canada, and Health Canada guidelines.
  • Ensuring that all activities are compliant with medical governance guidelines and are consistent with the Astellas Corporate Code of Ethics.

Requirements:

  • Advanced scientific degree, including Ph.D., PharmD, MD, MSc, in a healthcare or scientific discipline, and at least 2 years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in Medical Affairs.
  • Minimum two (2) years field-based pharmaceutical medical experience.
  • A high level of scientific expertise, including knowledge of Canadian healthcare delivery, HTA, and payer systems, and principles of health economics and clinical outcomes research, with a proven ability to interpret and effectively communicate complex clinical and pharmacoeconomic data.
  • Strong strategic thinking ability, operating with a sense of urgency to respond to business needs in a timely manner and solid business acumen.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a matrix organization.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for successful cross-functional collaborations with internal partners is essential.
  • Demonstrated independence in managing assigned projects within established timelines.
  • Familiarity with all aspects of clinical trial processes.
  • Knowledge and adherence to local regulatory agency (Health Canada) policies, the Innovative Medicines Canada Code of Conduct, and Good Clinical Practices (GCP) guidelines.
  • Complex problem-solving skills.
  • Able to manage a frequent travel schedule, with up to 40% overnight travel. Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior Medical Science Liaison and Women's Health experience is an asset.
  • Bilingualism (English/French) an asset.
  • Experience in a healthcare environment strongly preferred.
  • Prior experience in working remotely and managing frequent travel schedule.
  • Thorough understanding of applicable external and internal guidelines as they relate to Medical Affairs.


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