What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Science Liaison (Remote) position at Eurofins?
Company Description
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.
Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.
In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.
Job Description
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.
Eurofins Transplant Genomics Inc. (“ETG”) is a molecular diagnostics company committed to improving organ transplant outcomes with non-invasive serial monitoring guided by biomarkers. ETG’s product portfolio of both individual and combined whole blood gene expression and donor derived cell-free DNA testing is capable of reliably ruling out subclinical kidney rejection and acute rejection in kidney transplant patients. In addition to kidney transplantation testing, our newest product for liver transplant patients is a blood-based biomarker assay designed to rule out rejection as immunosuppression therapy is optimized.
Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility:
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is responsible for scientific exchange and education around ETG products to academic and community Nephrologists, Transplant hospital clinicians and surgeons Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) as well as internal teams. The MSL seeks opportunities to develop and expand a network of KOLs through client-facing interactions to establish and maintain medical and scientific relationships, drive publications and presentations. The MSL position is responsible for working adjacently with their designated ETG field based clinical sales team to provide additional scientific and medical support. They will help to educate physicians on the ETG assay offerings and relevant scientific data either in person or via virtual presentations. The Medical Science Liaison will work cross functionally to help with scientific training needs throughout the organization. Candidates must be field based, have excellent scientific communication skills and a strong background in transplant and genomic testing.
Qualifications
- Doctoral (e.g. PharmD, MD or PhD) or Master’s degree
- 3 – 5 years transplantation experience within clinical, pharmaceutical, medical or diagnostic industries
- Willing to travel up to 75%
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
The ideal candidate would possess:
- Capability of learning, retaining, and effectively communicating technical material
- Ability to effectively use scientific knowledge in the course of a client visit or presentation
- Ability to understand and effectively compare and contrast diagnostic technologies used at Transplant Genomics against other available technologies
- Ability to understand and effectively discuss treatment and care of kidney transplant patients, immunosuppression management, renal transplant rejection, and related areas that Transplant Genomics' services revolve around
- Ability to monitor and understand latest information from clinical studies & abstracts
- Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
Leadership attributes
- Willingness and ability to work cross functionally across Eurofins companies
- Fosters a positive work culture
- Ability to adapt to a quickly changing environment
- Demonstrates effective and persuasive communication skills
Additional Information
Schedule:
- Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm plus ravel
What we offer:
- Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
Eurofins USA Clinical Diagnostics is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.