Medical Science Liaison - Ophthalmology (Southern CA, AZ, NM)
Biogen
Summary
The Medical Science Liaison / Senior Medical Science Liaison role is a part of US Medical Affairs, a strategic partner within Biogen, that helps inform medical practice across our therapeutic areas and pipeline to improve meaningful patient outcomes. The (Senior) MSL enables critical stakeholder engagement with Key Medical Experts (KMEs) and other healthcare professionals (HCPs) so they understand the clinical and scientific narrative for Biogen's therapies. This territory will cover Southern California, Arizona, and New Mexico. The successful candidate must reside within the boundaries of the territory.
Job description
What You Will Do
- Be a credible medical/scientific expert who engages with KME and HCP to increase confidence in making the best clinical decisions pertaining to disease state and Biogen's products in the near and long term for the benefit of patient care.
- Focus on building deep, strategic, long-term relationships with internal & external stakeholders to be viewed as a partner rather than transactional.
- Be a "partner in the trenches"—be responsive, engage often and be a solutions-driven conduit to leaders in the medical community.
- Engage in projects and/or initiatives aligned to US Medical strategy, objectives and tactics.
- Be highly accountable to qualitative and quantitative medical excellence performance goals, standards, and measurements.
- Deliver against KME engagement plans that add high value by navigating resources at the office in collaboration with field and non-field colleagues.
- Capture and report KME/HCP medical insights using Veeva with the highest level of consistency and accuracy to help inform the medical and clinical strategies.
Who You Are
You are a scientific or clinical professional with a passion for science and deep scientific knowledge. You have a marked curiosity about healthcare and business opportunities. You keep patients, payers and physicians top of mind in your daily work and collaborate to solve critical scientific and business challenges.
Required skills
- Advanced Scientific or Clinical degree required; Doctoral level (OD, MD, PhD, PharmD, DNP) is preferred.
- Clinical experience and subject matter expertise in Optometry or Ophthalmology is strongly preferred.
- Must live within the territory, which covers Southern California, Arizona, and New Mexico.
- Effective communication: Communicates concisely, confidently, and credibly; Easily understands other points of views and responds appropriately; Listens with empathy to respond to current and future needs and adjust the communication according to the audience.
- Digital potential: Comfortable using and experimenting with technology; Embraces and optimally utilizes new tools and systems; Demonstrates a willingness and aptitude to learn if not yet well versed.
- Accountability: Delivers reliably against goals; Motivated to perform to meet and even exceed metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Views metrics and KPIs as a positive opportunity to communicate value to internal stakeholders.
- Ethical: Understands rules for industry and is committed to following them for the benefit of patients.
- Able to travel at least 60% of the time, including ability to travel overnight and occasionally on weekends.
- Must be 18 years of age or older with valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
- Must have authorization and ability to drive a company leased vehicle or rental.
Requirements
- Advanced Scientific or Clinical degree required; Doctoral level (OD, MD, PhD, PharmD, DNP) is preferred.
- Clinical experience and subject matter expertise in Optometry or Ophthalmology is strongly preferred.
- Must live within the territory, which covers Southern California, Arizona, and New Mexico.
- Effective communication: Communicates concisely, confidently, and credibly; Easily understands other points of views and responds appropriately; Listens with empathy to respond to current and future needs and adjust the communication according to the audience.
- Digital potential: Comfortable using and experimenting with technology; Embraces and optimally utilizes new tools and systems; Demonstrates a willingness and aptitude to learn if not yet well versed.
- Accountability: Delivers reliably against goals; Motivated to perform to meet and even exceed metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Views metrics and KPIs as a positive opportunity to communicate value to internal stakeholders.
- Ethical: Understands rules for industry and is committed to following them for the benefit of patients.
- Able to travel at least 60% of the time, including ability to travel overnight and occasionally on weekends.
- Must be 18 years of age or older with valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
- Must have authorization and ability to drive a company leased vehicle or rental.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- Fitness & Wellness Programs
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Sick Time
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
Company overview
Founded in 1978, Biogen is a leading global biotechnology company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for serious neurological and neurodegenerative diseases. As one of the oldest independent biotechnology companies in the United States, Biogen has established itself as a pioneer in neuroscience, focusing on difficult-to-treat conditions where few or no treatment options exist. The company's portfolio includes groundbreaking treatments for multiple sclerosis, spinal muscular atrophy, Alzheimer's disease, ALS, and Friedreich's ataxia. With approximately 7,000 employees worldwide, Biogen operates through a global network that includes research and development hubs in Cambridge, Research Triangle Park in North Carolina, and South San Francisco, along with world-class manufacturing facilities in the United States and Switzerland. The company's commitment to scientific innovation is demonstrated by its Nobel Prize-winning founders and its receipt of the U.S. National Medal of Technology and Innovation. Biogen's patient-centric approach drives its mission to deliver transformative medicines that improve lives while creating sustainable value for shareholders and communities.