IQVIA™ is the leading human data science company focused on helping healthcare clients find unparalleled insights and better solutions for patients. Formed through the merger of IMS Health and Quintiles, IQVIA offers a broad range of solutions that harness the power of healthcare data, domain expertise, transformative technology, and advanced analytics to drive healthcare forward.

IQVIA in partnership with Assertio Therapeutics, is excited to announce that currently we are looking for a RegionalMedical Director/Medical Science Liaison to initiate scientific dialogue within the Gastrointestinal procedure/ERCP area. The Regional Medical Director (RMD) will be responsible for providing non-promotional scientific, educational, and research support. The RMD position is a field-based member of the Scientific & Medical Affairs team.

The Regional Medical Director will also be responsible for field-based activities such as developing and maintaining relationships with key GI experts and building a well-informed advocacy base for our client’s product portfolio. The appointee will act as a channel for providing accurate and updated clinical, scientific and medical information to GI experts, health care professionals and other members of the scientific community, in compliance with all relevant company policies.

Regional Medical Director

The Regional Medical Director (RMD) will have all of the functional responsibilities of the MSLs and will also provide coaching and mentoring for MSL skills development and overall performance. Goals will be accomplished by the development and execution of a business plan in concert with the business objectives of the organization and appropriate internal clients.

• Serve as primary point of contact for Client. Same “Primary Functions” as the MSL with reduced geographic responsibility to allow for managerial oversight
• Handle performance management, personnel issues, discipline and termination of MSL
• Monitor and manage expectations in line with project goals as set by Client and agreed upon by IQVIA
• Act as the primary link between the Client and IQVIA for all operational and human resources/personnel needs relating to the MSL team
• Make regular field visits: to develop and motivate MSLs for achievement of objectives; to assess and monitor field activity and work schedules; to monitor and manage field reporting by MSLs
• Assist with the planning and delivery of training and periodic MSL team meetings
• Assist in backfill recruiting, interview and selection of MSLs as needed
• Provide monthly reports to the Client
• Review and approve expense reports; monitor compliance with expense policies.
• Monitor compliance with MSL Program, and proper use of Product Materials and Expense Budgets
• Monitor compliance with PDMA guidelines
• Monitor time-keeping and attendance

Additional MSL Responsibilities:

Maintain business and clinical knowledge of the GI landscape, including current strategies, current and pending competitors, and new technology developments.  Increase Company’s visibility among leaders in the GI field. Identifies, establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with key experts, investigators and institutions strategic to product development.

• Participate in medical education for healthcare professionals through presentations at office visits, investigator meetings, advisory boards, medical meetings, and other appropriate venues to enhance product knowledge.
• Provide effective clinical presentations to internal and external audiences and tailors presentations to meet specific needs of the audience.
• Identify and communicate key clinical and research issues and insights from industry leaders to appropriate Company’s departments to help shape company research, development, and strategies for investigational products.
• Facilitate the identification of medical community educational needs around vaccination.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in support of needs of Key Opinion leaders (KOLs).
• Maintain scientific & clinical expertise through comprehensive education including attendance at relevant symposia, scientific workshops, and review of key journals.
• Maintain appropriate communication with Medical, Regulatory, and Legal personnel within the company to ensure appropriate timelines and procedures are met.
• Adhere to regulatory and compliance guidelines and company policies in all aspects of scientific dissemination of information to include responses to unsolicited requests for medical information.
• Enhance clinical/scientific knowledge of customers and colleagues through education and appropriate scientific exchange.
• Address administrative and reporting needs on a timely basis or as requested by management, including documenting of MSL activities as required.
• Provide scientific & clinical presentations to Payer groups as requested.
• Travel 60% or greater, including domestic and international travel as needed.

Requirements:

• MD, PharmD, PhD, or other doctoral-level degree required
• Minimum of 7 years of MSL and management experience strongly preferred
• GI experience preferred
• Ability to identify the unmet medical, educational, and research needs within the regional medical community
• Interpretation of key scientific data and ability to translate this information to meet educational and research needs.
• Exemplary communication and presentation skills; ability to think strategically.
• Ability to initiate and maintain relationships with medical community.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to travel a minimum of 75%.

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