Job description
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is the external facing medical-scientific expert in Medical Affairs at Ascendis Pharma who communicates confidently about our products using clinical and scientific expertise. The MSL is responsible for identifying and developing relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and educating all healthcare providers about the disease states and products in the Ascendis Pharma endocrinology pipeline. The position is remote and reports to the Head of Medical Affairs Germany and Austria.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the field-based external facing medical representation of Medical Affairs
- Create awareness of Ascendis Pharma in the endocrinology community and communicate the potential of TransCon technology to transform the practice of endocrinology
- Maintain high level of medical expertise to support the portfolio/pipeline and relevant disease states (e.g., bone and growth)
- Provide medical/scientific presentations to both internal and external audiences
- Identify key opinion leaders (KOLs) and key organizations (e.g. professional associations, patient advocacy groups) for disease states within a geography
- Identify the scientific needs of healthcare providers (HCPs), researchers, and patient advocates important to patient care within a geography
- Develop and maintain a KOL engagement plan that fosters collaborative relationships within geography
- Capture external insights about the disease state, Ascendis portfolio and pipeline, and competitors and communicate to internal stakeholders in a timely and effective manner
- Build strong relationships with internal colleagues (e.g., Market Access, Marketing, and Sales) by providing medical expertise and support as needed
- Collaborate with Internal Medical Affairs colleagues to support regional deliverables (e.g., scientific support, internal/external presentations)
- Participate with the development and implementation of the Field Medical Team strategic goals and objectives
- Provide scientific support at medical congresses to include participation in clinical data presentations, scientific exchange at the medical affairs booth, and internal or external meetings
- Provide internal onboarding and ongoing medical training for commercial and medical colleagues
- Engage with external researchers as a primary contact with interest in investigator-initiated trials (IITs)
- Support clinical trial operations to ensure success with planned and ongoing clinical trials to include identifying, supporting, and regularly engaging clinical trial investigators, and sites. Participate in patient find activities as needed.
- Document all relevant activities in the CRM platform
- Ensure understanding of and maintain compliance with department and corporate policies and procedures
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Minimum 2+ years of pharmaceutical experience as a Medical Science Liaison (or similar role) required with a 4-year bachelor’s degree in Health Science field is required (e.g., RN, PA, NP, RPh) or minimum one year of pharmaceutical experience required with a Doctoral degree (PhD, PharmD, or MD) or equivalent training preferred
- Pediatric endocrinology, endocrinology or rare disease experience preferred
- Must be outgoing and appreciate the opportunity to interact with healthcare providers and researchers
- Must have an incredible passion for patients
- Strong oral and written communication skills with a high capability to understand and effectively communicate scientific and clinical information in virtual and live settings is required
- Collaborates with a wide range of people to achieve results
- Ability to work autonomously to organize and prioritize one’s own work schedule
- Ability to make decisions which have a significant impact on the department’s credibility, operations, and services
- Ability to create materials such as reports and presentations and to present/speak to both internal and external groups
- Fluent in German language skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent English language skills, both written and verbal
- Must live near airport hub within geography
- Must possess a valid driver’s license in the state of residence; must possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record
- Estimated travel ~50-75%
Unique Ascendis DNA: Flat hierarchies, short lines of communication and a dynamic, open and informal working atmosphere. Tremendous opportunity to make an impact. Great team and corporate events.
Remuneration package: You can expect an attractive base salary, a sponsored pension scheme (bAV), we will pay for your internet, and we offer exciting short- and long-term incentives.
Onboarding: Structured, well-proven onboarding program to give you a clear picture of your responsibilities and the company you will be working for.
Transport connections: Direct connection to tram station, parking lots for cars and bikes.
Food & more: Soft drinks and a wide variety of snacks.
State of the art: Your new workplace is waiting for you, including an iPhone, an iPad and a brand-new laptop.
