Medical Science Liaison - Vancouver, Canada - UCB

UCB

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Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Make your mark for patients
At UCB, we put our heart, soul, and skills into making a difference for people living with severe diseases. Working together to push the boundaries, we blend the best of our talents to unlock innovation. Will you join us in this pioneering adventure?

About the role:

The
Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based Medical/Scientific expert who serves as a key scientific partner to healthcare providers/organizations, and internal UCB colleagues.

As an MSL at UCB, you will be responsible for executing key medical strategies to enhance care and positively impact patients living with chronic neurologic and rare diseases.

This position will support our Neurology Patient Value Unit (PVU) in the geography of Western Provinces.

What you'll do:

Maintains deep scientific knowledge in areas of Neurology and Rare Diseases
Identifies, establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOL)s, clinical specialists, and researchers and conducts scientific exchances in the specific areas of focus
Delivers clinical value propositions and engages with key decisionmaker stakeholders in medical groups, IDNs, and regional payers
Identifies and supports potential research expansion projects/collaborations, medical advisors, and educational partnership opportunities
Conducts local roundtables and education programs that aim to enhance Key Opinion Leaders (KOL)s understanding of unmet clinical needs
Serve as a scientific expert at key medical and scientific conferences, advisory boards, clinical investigator meetings, and internal meetings
Supports and collaborates with fieldbased crossfunctional teams to provide medical insights and expertise
Reviews and critiques scientific publications to help inform healthcare trends in Neurology specific areas of focus
Collects, analyzes, and communicates information concerning therapeutic area, treatment options, emerging standards of care, and competitive intelligence
Addresses medical information inquiries
Provides effective clinical presentations to internal and external audiences to meet specific audience needs
Locally supports UCB clinical investigations, and assesses feasibility while serving as the primary liaison between UCB and investigator for unsolicited Investigator-Initiated Studies (IISs) from inception to publication
Provides field updates regarding topics of interest for creation and/or updating of Standard Response Letters
Operates at the highest level of UCB compliance and professional standards. Adherence to compliant behavior is an expectation at UCB and is demonstrated by embracing ethical decisionmaking practices and guidelines in all aspects of our organization

Interested? For this role we're looking for the following education, experience, and skills:

Minimum Qualifications:

Required: M

Sc, Preferred Qualifications:
Doctorate degree (PharmD, MD, DO, PhD or similar in a relevant field). Will consider Nurse Practitioner with experience in relevant therapeutic area

Track record of success as an MSL.
Neurology, Neuromuscular disease or Rare Disease experience strongly preferred (Neuromuscular disease/Myasthenia Gravis experience is an asset.)
Ability to clearly articulate complex scientific concepts in 1:1 and group settings
Welldeveloped interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills
Creative approach to finding solutions and to able to work effectively in a constantly changing environment
Strong business acumen with a solid understanding of the pharmaceutical industry
Basic knowledge and understanding of health economic principles and clinical trials
Must be a strong team player and effectively interface with other internal departments including regional business units, marketing, sales, medical affairs, and clinical operations
Regular travel required within region. Travel required to attend company meetings, conferences, etc. (including overnights and some weekends.)
Valid Driver's License
Must reside within the assigned business region (Vancouver or Calgary preferred) and available to travel to cover the territory (BC, AB, SK, and MB)
Must complete initial training and successfully pass all assessments

Why you should apply:

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 7,600 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

At UCB, everything we do start with a simple question: "How will this create value for people living with severe disease?".

We are on a journey to become the patient-preferred biopharma leader by delivering medicines and solutions that improve lives.

We want to ensure the creation of patient value, now and into the future, while contributing to a society where a population of 8 billion people and more should be able to live a good life within limited resources of one planet.

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