-the MSL responds to clinical inquiries regarding marketed or developmental company’s products.
-presents scientific and clinical data for these products.
-identifies and develops regional and national opinion leaders to support company’s products and trains approved speakers through personal contacts and on-site visits.
-establishes strong relationships with opinion leaders, clinical investigators and providers at academic and non-academic settings.
-assists with sales force training at national and regional levels.
-assists with company phase 4 program that includes collaboration with investigators and internal personnel.
-assists with site selection for both phase 4 and other clinical trials.
-anticipates obstacles and difficulties that may arise in the field and resolves them in a collaborative manner
-the MSL works collaboratively with company’s personnel in Sales, Marketing, Clinical Research, Global Safety and Medical Communication.
-others both from within and outside company seek the MSL out for advice and collaboration.
-utilizes scientific resources to deliver impactful presentations in a variety of different settings.
-the MSL travels to appointments, meetings and conferences on a frequent and regular basis, occasionally with short notice.
-excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills are required.
-the MSL must be fully cognizant of all relevant scientific data.
-must be cognizant of regulatory requirements for field-based personnel.
-must be committed to continuing education to maintain knowledge base.
-the MSL is sought out for advice and collaboration by others both from within and outside company.
-anticipates obstacles and difficulties that may arise in the field and acts upon these to resolve them in a collaborative manner.
-must have the ability to work as a member of several teams that may overlap such as national MSL team, regional sales team, national accounts, and others.
-utilizes scientific resources for impactful presentations in a variety of different settings.
-experience in preparing and delivering presentations is required.
-experience in the management or investigation of clinical trials is highly desirable.
-clinical patient contact experience is highly desirable