What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Science Liaison, Ketogenic Diet Therapies position at Talent?
Short Intro and About the Job
The purpose of the Medical and Scientific Affairs function is to ensure the company is a trusted partner for healthcare professionals, consumers, payers and other stakeholders through medical credibility and integrity. The team overall provides clinical and scientific expertise to ensure medical excellence and win for Nutricia. Communicating credible information to the medical community and thereby influencing the adoption of Nutricia products is key to the role of the Medical and Scientific Affairs Department.
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Ketogenic Diet Therapies is a healthcare professional with extensive patient care experience in ketogenic diet management in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy and who builds on their strong knowledge and deep understanding of medical Ketogenic Diet Therapies (KDT). The role is recognized internally and externally as subject matter expert in KDT and is geographically responsible for the United States and Canada.
The role is responsible for providing medical / clinical expertise to promote the use of Nutricia’s KDT products throughout the product lifecycle. The position will leverage knowledge of science and clinical practice to develop credible initiatives aligned with Nutricia’s epilepsy / ketogenic diet business. The person will work closely with a cross-functional team including Marketing and Sales. Cross-functional work involves the ability to develop strategies to drive business, including successful campaign and product launches, messaging and identifying new areas of business. The position requires working closely with major stakeholders, including key medical opinion leaders, and professional organizations. The person is responsible for assuring medical messaging on products and product uses align with corporate goals. This position requires development of healthcare education materials and training for internal and external stakeholders. The role requires the ability to co-create with the manager a real-world evidence platform resulting in publications and / or presentations at national / international professional conferences.
As such, the function plays a key role in working cross-functionally with the commercial teams through scientific evidence, clinical insights, excellence in external stakeholder engagements and scientific exchange.
This position is remote and can be based from a home office anywhere in the United States.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities -
Stakeholder Management :
- Increase understanding of ketogenic diet and product usage in key epilepsy centers
- Identify, develop, cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders (e.g. professional groups), key opinion leaders (KOLs) and HCPs in key epilepsy clinics
- Work with the manager on developing strategies for driving national and regional business initiatives, including market shaping initiatives
- Manage local / regional projects on new business initiatives
- Support programs for HCP engagement (e.g. ad boards, speaker selection)
Medical Education :
Product Life Cycle Management and Innovation :
Medical and Scientific Knowledge :
The base compensation range for this position is $110,000 - $130,000 commensurate with experience. Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options.
About You
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Working conditions : Up to 70% domestic travel is required.
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About Us, We offer and What's next
Nutricia Advanced Medical Nutrition is focused on pioneering and delivering specialized nutritional solutions and Best Care for medical professionals and their patients, helping people live healthier and longer lives. Nutricia North America was established in 1983 and is headquartered in Rockville, MD. We seek to provide solutions and services wherever nutritional intervention can be shown to improve clinical outcomes. In partnership with doctors, healthcare professionals and caregivers, we work to make a real difference in people's lives by speeding recovery and encouraging independence. Our ambition is to deliver only proven benefits through nutrition, as an integral part of disease management. Consisting of a wide variety of FDA and Health Canada regulated nutrition products, we are especially active in the management of inherited metabolic diseases, severe pediatric allergic and gastrointestinal disorders, pediatric epilepsy, and long term and critical care for seniors. Please join us in nourishing lives & inspiring a healthier world through food! Learn more @www.nutricia-na.com
Nutricia North America is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other unlawful criterion.
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Salary : $110,000 - $130,000
