Medical Science Liaison (CV)

Job description

JOB PURPOSE:

Build and execute scientific partnerships with key thought leaders (KOLs) to build advocacy. Strategically prepare and support the development, launch, and commercialization of new compounds through education of KOLs/Key Stakeholders and the scientific community, clinical trial support, and by facilitating the scientific exchange between Sanofi Korea and KOLs in order to build commercial and development programs.

ORGANIZATION CONTEXT:

Report to a MSL manager (subject to Change in case of organizational change), MSL may not be under the control of, or otherwise be directed by Commercial Personnel

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

KOL Management & Medical and/or Medical Information Support

Contributes to mapping / profiling of KOL/decision makers in line with segmentation and subsequently to KOL development plans and activities such as programs on physician training, speaker development, and advisory or cooperative group set-up. Identify, develop and maintain professional relationships with current and potential KOLs and medical groups, build advocacy and gain contributions of KOL/decision makers. Provide and discuss scientific information and data to KOLs and scientifically accurate and balanced responses to medical inquiries from KOLs on disease and its new treatment options including Sanofi compounds and selected areas of therapeutic interest in order to engage in a full exchange of scientific information but not for the purpose of promoting company products. Liaise and provide up-to-date medical support to KOLs to facilitate listing of products in medical guidelines, formularies to impact pricing and health-economic discussions. Provide speaker trainings to KOLs to support the best use of new therapies developed and commercialized by Sanofi.

Clinical Development Support & Life Cycle Management

Collect, analyse, and report insights that may impact medical plans /trial designs. Collaborate and plan, with cross-functional groups (i.e. RAMA, AP TSU, CSU, S&BD), country registration strategies e.g., indication applications, registration and post registration trials. Identify, develop and coordinate, with cross-functional groups (i.e. RAMA, AP TSU, CSU, S&BD), clinical trials that will support peri- and post- launch activities. Develop medical strategies to support business (patient group activities, scientific meetings, registry, and other treatment access programs) Contribute to the identification of appropriate clinical investigators and facilitates placement into company-sponsored clinical trials (CSTs). Support the investigational sites as part of a cross-functional team with CSU and the Medical Advisor and others as appropriate. Collaborate with KOLs in the identification of research opportunities and development of ISTs that are consistent with our product development strategies and facilitate the IST process including study completion, presentation, and publication as appropriate and support the investigators to comply with the IST process in accordance with the guideline.

Others ( Internal cross-functional)

Plan and develop medical-marketing activities to support the various life-cycle status of relevant products Collaborate with cross-functional colleagues to actively support medical and scientific meetings by collecting and interpreting insights /presentations/ results. Develop and initiate disease and product training programs to internal and external customers.

JOB-HOLDER REQUIREMENTS:

[Education]

Science or Medical background: MD, pharmacist, PHD and other life sciences with solid medical/technical background and proven competencies influencing skills, clinical research insight, business and market knowledge

[Experience & knowledge]

At least three year career in pharmaceutical industry

[Core competencies /skills]

- Working knowledge of the Healthcare System and of the research procedures as well as the ICH guidelines, GCP and other ethical guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry

- Sound level of knowledge of clinical medicine, disease management, and medical research in relevant area of therapeutic interest

- Ability to synthesize recent scientific information, analyse them within strategic and regulatory settings

- Fluent in local language (Korean) and at least conversational in english (both written & spoken)

- Communication skills including advanced presentation skill

- Strong personal integrity and customer focus

- Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skill

- Understanding of local culture and relevant market of therapeutic interest

- Effectively contribute to work on multifunctional teams

- Ability to use IT tools and interface effectively with a variety of technical platforms.

- Project management skill and experience

At Sanofi diversity and inclusion is foundational to how we operate and embedded in our Core Values. We recognize to truly tap into the richness diversity brings we must lead with inclusion and have a workplace where those differences can thrive and be leveraged to empower the lives of our colleagues, patients and customers. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.