Medical Science Liaison (MSL) – Haemonc Spain & Portugal – Fixed Term Contract

Overview

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Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (NASDAQ: JAZZ) is a global biopharmaceutical company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases - often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines and novel product candidates, from early- to late-stage development, in neuroscience and oncology. We actively explore new options for patients including novel compounds, small molecules and biologics, and through cannabinoid science and innovative delivery technologies. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland and has employees around the globe, serving patients in nearly 75 countries. For more information, please visit www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com and follow @JazzPharma on Twitter.

Position Profile

Brief Description:

Reporting to the Haem/Onc Ass. Dir. Medical Affairs & MSL Manager, the Medical Science Liaison is responsible, during his temporary mission, for the implementation of the local affiliates' Medical Plan and tactics that support the successful commercialization of in-market and future Jazz Pharma products.

This is a field-based, non-promotional role. The incumbent will be the medical and scientific expert for the therapy area. The main areas of responsibility include responding reactively to unsolicited requests for information from healthcare professionals, building collaborative relationships with opinion leaders and facilitating the exchange of unbiased scientific information between the medical community and the company through best-in-class medical education.

The incumbent is responsible for ensuring all activities are executed in accordance with regulatory and legal frameworks including but not limited to GCP, IFPMA and local regulations as well as Jazz Pharmaceuticals Policies and Healthcare compliance procedures.

Essential Functions

Provision of Medical Information

• Provides high quality, balanced and scientific Medical Information to both internal and external customers on request and in a timely manner
• Delivers best in class, scientific, educational meetings executed in accordance with Jazz and local regulatory and legal frameworks
• Provides scientific information to ensure appropriate positioning of Jazz Pharmaceuticals medicines within relevant national and local protocols, guidelines and formularies in order to ensure appropriate access

Positions self as Scientific Expert

• Maintains an up to date and high level knowledge of the therapy area and Jazz products
• Supports development of Jazz Pharmaceuticals positioning as the scientific authority on haematology and oncology
• Attends appropriate scientific congresses to stay abreast of developments and to support Regional, National and local External Expert (EE) activities and Jazz ineterests
• Provides Medical guidance and governance for all Jazz Pharmaceuticals haematology and oncology therapeutic areas in Spain
• Acquires a broad understanding of local and national protocols and standards of clinical practice and trends in disease management in country

Supports company-sponsored and Investigator Initiated Research

• Supports the local implementation of Jazz Pharmaceuticals sponsored studies and projects.
• Responds to requests for Investigator Initiated Research grants in accordance with Jazz standard operating procedures
• Supports the submission and review of Investigator Initiated Research proposals
• Ensures support of the life cycle management of all haematology and oncology products

Develop External Relationships

• Develop influential relationships with National and Local External Experts (EE) in Spain, leading to a productive two-way exchange of scientific information and opinion.
• Supports national EE advocacy through provision of scientific and clinical information
• Develop and maintain a national and regional database of key strategic contacts for each relevant product and disease area

Medical Affairs Planning

• Ensures implementation and execution of country Medical Plan at local/terri
• Contributes to the development of Spanish Medical Plan and provides input into local strategies and tactics
• Manages relevant budget to enable execution of Medical Plan
• Works in a collaborative manner with cross-functional colleagues to ensure a Key Account Management approach

Responsible for maintaining minimum Company standards

• Adhere to the relevant national and local Codes of Practice
• Behaves ethically and with integrity at all times
• Act as an ambassador for Jazz Pharmaceuticals following company mission and values
• Keep own written development plan and implement
• Prepare timely reporting according to the company needs

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of specialty Haematology and Oncology market in Spain is a plus
• Ability to critically analyses complex data
• Clear and concise communication and presentation skills
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Strong inter-persona l relationship building skills/collaboration and teamwork
• Excellent command of spoken and written English

Required/Preferred Education and Licenses

• Scientific Graduate with a higher qualification (e.g. PhD, Pharm D, MSc etc.)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry Medical Affairs type role

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.