Company Description

At EVERSANA, we are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work across the globe. We’re fueled by our vision to create a healthier world. How? Our global team of more than 7,000 employees is committed to creating and delivering next-generation commercialization services to the life sciences industry. We are grounded in our cultural beliefs and serve more than 650 clients ranging from innovative biotech start-ups to established pharmaceutical companies. Our products, services and solutions help bring innovative therapies to market and support the patients who depend on them. Our jobs, skills and talents are unique, but together we make an impact every day. Join us! 

Across our growing organization, we embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs.  We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture we are building. We look for team members that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but also who care deeply about EVERSANA, our people, clients and most importantly, the patients we serve.   We are EVERSANA.  

Job Description

The role of the Rare Metabolic Disorders Medical Science Liaison/Senior Medical Science Liaison is pivotal, embodying a specialized, field-oriented expertise in the realm of Rare Diseases. Operating as a seasoned scientific authority, they will collaborate closely with healthcare professionals and thought leaders, facilitating discussions spanning clinical practice, scientific advancements, value-driven care, and ongoing research initiatives. At the forefront of their engagement is a treatment for Galactosemia further accentuating our client’s commitment to advancing therapeutic solutions for rare metabolic disorder.

Adhering rigorously to regulatory and corporate directives, they will adeptly foster and nurture scientific partnerships within the relevant scientific communities. This pivotal role entails engaging with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and healthcare practitioners (HCPs) at local, regional, and national levels, as well as collaborating closely with professional societies such as The Galactosemia Network (GalNet) and the Study of Inborn Errors of Metabolism (SSIEM). Additionally, they will actively interface with patient advocacy organizations like The Galactosemia Foundation, underscoring our client’s dedication to serving the needs of the rare metabolic disorder community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Function as the primary point of contact in the field for Medical Deployment.
• Maintain clinical, scientific, and technical expertise in Rare Metabolic Disorders, with specific focus in Galactosemia and SORD standards of care.
• Have a thorough understanding of the clinical protocols and related procedures.
• Develop and track key opinion leader (KOL) engagement plans - identify, develop, and maintain long-term collaborative relationships with KOLs within assigned region.
• Engage in medical & scientific exchange with the medical/scientific community including advisory boards.
• Responsible for ongoing territory management and development, including KOL tracking.
• Responsible for all clinical program requests and for unsolicited requests for information.
  • May collaborate with the clinical development team to support sites and investigators participating in the company-sponsored clinical trials.
• Conduct pre-launch KOL profiling efforts to enhance depth of product/disease/scientific knowledge. Facilitate top account/institution profiling efforts to enhance understanding of patient care pathways, including treatment protocol development.
• Work collaboratively and compliantly with commercial colleagues to ensure product strategic imperatives are represented cross functionally in account engagement.
• Respond to and document unsolicited requests for information on clinical initiatives.
• May serve as a resource for investigator sponsored trial (IST) proposals as subject matter expert.
• Provide internal teams with feedback and insights from interactions with KOLs.
• Represent the Company at medical meetings through Medical Affairs’ Scientific Booth coverage, session attendance and other related activities.
• Attend congresses as appropriate and develop meaningful internal reports of the congresses covered.
• Adhere to corporate SOPs and ensure vigilant compliance with relevant legal and regulatory guidelines governing scientific interactions with physicians and healthcare professionals across all activities, including those related to clinical trials, scientific interactions with internal and external groups, and responses to unsolicited requests for medical/scientific information.
• Consistently demonstrate a high standard of excellence in the management of assigned territory while also contributing to the success of colleagues and the MSL team.
• Willingness to contribute to the achievement of organizational goals beyond the borders of a geographic territory.
• Be solidly versed in the clinical data such that the full range of innovative science, clinical, outcome, economic and value aspects of the Company’s products can be appreciated by the healthcare practitioner, formulary member or payer.
• Provide medical support, clinical input, and/or training to internal teams as requested.

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Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• An advanced degree (e.g. PharmD, PhD, MD) is required.
• MSL: A minimum of 2 years previous MSL experience necessary with a minimum of 1 year in Rare Disease Sr. MSL: A minimum of 5 years of Pharma experience and 2 years of rare metabolic disorders experience.
• Specific rare disease experience in metabolic/genetic disorders is required.
• PKU, Rhett, Fabry, Gaucher, DMD, Friedrich's Ataxia experience is preferred.
• Prior product launch experience strongly preferred.
• Exhibits the highest level of scientific, business, and clinical acumen with excellent communication and networking skills.
• The ability to interpret and present scientific data to engage KOLs.
• Working knowledge of payer systems is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of Rare Metabolic Disorders Research Consortiums and Advocacy Groups.
• Ability to present to formulary and P&T committees.
• Sound working knowledge of institutions and clinics that treat inborn metabolic disorders and related health issues preferred.
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills.

Additional Information

OUR CULTURAL BELIEFS

Patient Minded - I act with the patient’s best interest in mind.

Client Delight - I own every client experience and its impact on results.

Take Action -  I am empowered and hold myself accountable.

Grow Talent - I own my development and invest in the development of others. 

Win Together - I passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results.

Communication Matters -  I speak up to create transparent, thoughtful and timely dialogue.

Embrace Diversity - I create an environment of awareness and respect.

From EVERSANA’s inception, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving the lives of patients and leading innovation within the healthcare industry. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.

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