Collegium Pharmaceutical

Specialty biopharmaceuticals developing extended-release pain medications

Medical Science Liaison

Biology & BiotechConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLos Angeles, CA, USA$185k - $230kRemote

About the Job

Requirements

An advanced degree in PhD, PharmD, or MD is required.
Three or more years of experience as a Medical Science Liaison is required.
Must understand compliance considerations and demonstrate the ability to work compliantly in a field-based role, within the medical organization, and across the commercial organization.
Must demonstrate a high level of scientific and clinical knowledge.
Must demonstrate excellent oral and written scientific communication skills.
Must demonstrate the ability to engage healthcare professionals and inform the execution of brand and disease-state strategies.
Must demonstrate the ability to develop and execute educational and engagement strategies.

Responsibilities

Serve as a scientific and clinical peer-to-peer expert to external Key Opinion Leaders.
Develop and execute a Key Opinion Leader engagement strategy by identifying, profiling, cultivating, and maintaining long-term relationships.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals and Key Opinion Leaders on Medical Affairs initiatives, including publications, advisory boards, medical education opportunities, training, and speaker development.
Maintain accurate reporting and documentation of Medical Science Liaison activities.
Inform medical strategy by capturing targeted clinical insights on new developments, studies, guidelines, and publications related to central nervous system, psychiatry, and related therapeutic areas.
Work with Directors of National Accounts and Market Access colleagues to foster relationships with Managed Care Organizations, Health Systems, and Population Health/Health Economics and Outcomes Research external experts, with the goal of improving patient health outcomes.
Provide competitive intelligence gained through interactions to help shape payer strategy.
Assist with on-label Key Opinion Leader development, including identification and/or training and coaching of scientific speakers using approved slide decks and materials.
Work with commercial colleagues, as appropriate, on new content creation, updates to existing content, and innovative programming ideas.

Desired Qualifications

An MBA, Master of Science, or similar degree is a plus.
Five or more years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry is preferred.
Well-established networks and active relationships with Key Opinion Leaders, preferably in the central nervous system community, are preferred.
Experience in a fast-paced pharmaceutical and/or life science environment is preferred.
Advanced knowledge of pharmacokinetics principles is preferred.
Experience with both field and headquarters protocols and procedures is preferred.
Strong initiative and the ability to function well as part of a cross-functional team are desired.
Excellent time management is desired.
The ability to work independently and adapt to new projects or initiatives is desired.
The ability to be a proactive team player, remain flexible, and work in ambiguous situations is desired.

Collegium Pharmaceutical is building a leading, diversified biopharmaceutical company committed to improving the lives of people living with serious medical conditions. We have a leading portfolio of responsible pain management and neuropsychiatry medications.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role is a field-based, non-sales focused position, working with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Key Decision Makers (KDMs), and Academic Medical Institutions. The MSL will collaborate with Health Care Professionals (HCPs) and KOLs to provide both proactive and reactive medical education to ensure that HCPs have the most up-to-date information.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as scientific and clinical peer-to-peer expert to external KOLs
Develop and execute KOL engagement strategy by identifying, profiling, cultivating, and successfully maintaining long-term relationships
Collaborate with HCPs and KOLs on Medical Affairs initiatives including publications, advisory boards, medical education opportunities, training and speaker development
Maintain accurate reporting and documentation of MSL activities
Inform Collegium medical strategy by capturing targeted clinical insights on new developments, studies, guidelines, or publications related to CNS, psychiatry and related therapeutic areas
Work with Director(s) of National Accounts and Market Access colleagues to foster relationships with Managed Care Organizations, Health Systems, and Population Health/Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) External Experts (EEs) with the goal of improving patient health outcomes
Provide competitive intelligence gained through interactions to help shape payor strategy
Assist with on-label KOL development, including identification and/or training/coaching of scientific speakers with approved slide decks and materials
Work with commercial as appropriate on new content creation and existing content updated, as well as new and innovative programming ideas

REQUIRED LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS

Leadership Behaviors are a core set of behaviors that vary based on Level in the organization categorized under Head, Heart, and Guts.

Head
- Know our Business
- Think Critically
- Decide
- Execute
Heart
- Collaborate
- Develop
- Communicate
- Embrace Authenticity
Guts
- Be Disruptive
- Innovate
- Evolve
- Be Tenacious

QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced degree required (PhD, PharmD, MD); MBA, M.Sc. or similar a plus
3+ years of experience as MSL required, 5+ years in Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industry preferred
Preferred candidates have well-established networks and active relationships with KOLs, preferably in the CNS community
Experience in a fast-pace pharmaceutical and/or life science environment preferred
Advanced knowledge of pharmacokinetics principles preferred
Experience with both field and headquarters protocols and procedures preferred
Must understand compliance considerations and demonstrate ability to work compliantly in a field-based role, within the medical organization, as well as across the commercial organization
Must demonstrate a high level of scientific and clinical knowledge
Excellent oral and written scientific communication skills
Has strong initiative and functions well as part of a cross-functional team
Exhibits excellent time management
Demonstrates ability to work independently and the adaptability to take on new projects or initiatives
Must be a proactive team player, flexible, and abele to work in ambiguous situations
Ability to engage HCPs and inform the execution of our brand and disease-state strategies
Ability to develop and execute educational and engagement strategies

Pay Range

$185,000—$230,000 USD

Collegium is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Collegium, in all of its relations with its employees and applicants for employment, to base all employment-related decisions upon valid job-related factors, without regard to age, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, race, color, religion, creed, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to hiring, training, promotion, compensation, disciplinary measures, access to facilities and programs, and all other personnel actions and conditions of employment. By this policy, Collegium seeks to ensure that all employees have the opportunity to make their maximum contribution to Collegium and to their own career goals. This policy provides for an equal employment opportunity program that will simultaneously serve the requirements of society, the law, sound business practices and individual dignity.

If you have questions or concerns about equal employment opportunities in the workplace, you are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of the Head of Human Resources. We will not allow any form of retaliation against employees who raise issues of equal employment opportunity. To ensure our workplace is free of artificial barriers, violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

Pay Range 185000 - 230000 USD

About the Company

Collegium Pharmaceutical

Specialty biopharmaceuticals developing extended-release pain medications

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Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Cumberland, MD
Founded: 2002

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