Job Description

The MSL role is field based customer facing role, activities should be Key medical expert (KME) focused with the intent to maximize medical one on one interactions with HCPs. Approximately 80% field work is expected in the role; Acts as a scientific expert knowledgeable of Biogen products, disease state and competitors; Establishes long term scientific/strategic relationships with leading specialists (physicians nurses, allied health), and with related medical societies and academic centers of excellence; Ensures KMEs and organizations have access to relevant scientific information and Facilitates KME involvement in educational forums and advisory boards to optimize scientific knowledge exchange.

• Identify KMEs in specified therapeutic area and work in collaboration with respective commercial counterparts in engaging KMEs from a medical perspective
• Develop, maintain and implement KME engagement plans to build and maintain strong scientific relationships such that Biogen is recognized as an industry partner of choice
• Gather insights from KMEs that inform business strategy including market access
• Plan KME visits and utilize the CRM database to record HCP interactions
• Provide current, accurate and balanced scientific education to HCPs and facilitate data discussions in relevant therapeutic areas
• Provide scientific presentations to individual physicians or groups of physicians, e.g. scientific seminars, round table, journal clubs
• Source and brief international and local speakers for national and state meetings according to internal process
• Reactively explore & facilitate clinician driven ideas for Investigator Initiated Researches (IIRs)
• Act as a liaison between investigators and Biogen ensuring regular communication regarding the progress of IIR proposals
• Work with relevant commercial counterparts to address specific regional needs from a medical perspective in alignment with both medical and commercial brand plans
• Record all healthcare professional (HCP) interactions and track MSL activity in the CRM database
• Participate in respective integrated brand team meetings to provide in-field medical updates, trends, insights and competitor intelligence
• Contribute to medical training for commercial team
• Collaborate with relevant medical and commercial team/s to develop strategy and execute tactics on communication of complex scientific information to relevant healthcare professionals
• Collaborate with medical lead to generate high quality approved medical and scientific presentations aligned to medical strategy
• Keep abreast of relevant medical literature. Review Biogen literature alerts
• Discuss, analyze and educate on appropriate medical and scientific publications and clinical study findings in collaboration with Medical lead
• As per requested attend national and international conferences and provide a medical summary of these conferences to internal stakeholders
• Ensure speaker briefings, contracts and slide review processes adhere to SOP
• Maintain compliance within local regulation and Biogen frameworks and codes of conduct
• Maintain 100% training compliance on all allocated courses and internal SOPs.

Qualifications

• Academic background in science, pharmacy or medicine.
• Advanced degree preferred (PhD, PharmD) or equivalent combination of experience and education
• 5 years experience in medical or clinical affairs
• Experience in rare disease TA in Medical (pharmaceutical or CRO) or Medical studies is preferred

Additional Information

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.