The Assoc Director, Medical Science Liaison will be responsible for developing strong product advocacy through KOL development by delivering quality medical education to internal and external colleagues. The MSL will also be part of project teams and responsible for the successful delivery of project deliverables, on time and with quality focus. The MSL is responsible to provide relevant consultation to project teams as needed.  The MSL will work independently and under broad direction of the VP, Clinical Development and Medical Affairs. 

RESPONSIBILIITES:

·         Identifies, conceptualizes and activates investigator-initiated study concepts, along with investigators, to identify unique product characteristics.

·         Provides investigators with support for study development, accrual, completion and publication.

·         Maintains appropriate communication with Medical, Regulatory, and Legal personnel within the company to ensure appropriate timelines and procedures are met.

·         Develops, and maintains and leverages collaborative relationships with current and future industry leaders to identify scientific communication opportunities.

·         Develop strategic thought leader plans to provide needs-based, value-added services and to improve their advocacy

·         Manages clinical research and medical educational activities at targeted institutions with industry leaders and other key decision makers.

·         Participates in medical education for healthcare professionals through presentations at investigator meetings, advisory boards, and other appropriate venues to enhance product knowledge.

·         Identifies and communicates key clinical and research issues from industry leaders to appropriate departments to help shape company research, development, marketing plans and strategies.

·         Facilitates the identification of medical community training and educational needs for product introduction.

·         Maintains clinical expertise through aggressive education including attendance at relevant symposium, scientific workshops, preceptorships, and review of key journals.

·         Provides input and participate in cross-functional initiatives including field-based medical support to clinical research programs.

·         Participates in publication planning; slide-deck development, and training initiatives.

·         Takes on additional developmental and leadership responsibilities.

·         Assists with administrative aspects of regional activities.

·         Completes accurate and timely administrative reports, projects, and required documentation requests.

CORPORATE COMMITMENTS:

·         Demonstrate commitment and support for company goals, objectives and procedures

·         Represent Reata by developing collaborative relationships with site personnel, colleagues and vendors

·         Demonstrate professionalism and adherence to moral, ethical and quality principles

·         Participate in corporate and departmental meetings

·         Comply with applicable regulations, GCP and corporate policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Completion of a doctorate level degree (Pharm.D. M.D., D.O., or Ph.D.) is required, with relevant residency and/or fellowship experience desired.

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·         Has an established track record of effective and influential oral presentations within the healthcare profession.

·         Demonstrative relevant therapeutic research or substantive patient care experience is required (3 years minimum).

·         Experience with drug therapy positioning with a track record of influencing others to make accurate and effective therapeutic decisions is desired.

·         Demonstrates deep therapeutic competency - stays abreast of trends and new information in the profession.

·         Keeps up to date with changes in the medical industry, current business initiatives, and competition.

·         Highly articulate and persuasive during formal and informal presentations; able to convey complex, scientific ideas fluently to any audience.

·         Has the ability to tactfully provide scientifically sound, constructive feedback to national, regional and local thought leaders and speakers.

·         Actively listens to others and is adept at confidently stating expert opinion while respecting the positions of others - can exert diplomacy while standing firm on a position.

·         Builds and leverages strategic internal and external relationships to identify potential opportunities, does not allow team to have “us versus them” attitude.

·         Utilizes effective, professional communications to cultivate strong working relationships with internal and external colleagues, flexible in own approach to people and situations.

·         Can work alone comfortably on difficult assignments, “owns” consequences of errors, and emphasizes “lessons learned.”

·         Is able to work effectively on multi-disciplinary teams in order to achieve desired outcomes, is familiar with people and organizational chart of other groups.

·         Skillfully plans, prioritizes, and executes multiple responsibilities, seeks to expand current level of responsibilities.

·         Demonstrates effective leadership skills (by example and through accomplishments), steps forward to handle challenges within scope of authority.

·         Has a winning attitude and demonstrates a commitment to goals with a positive approach to problems, even in the face of adversity.

INDUSTRY REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

·          8-10 years of relevant MSL experience in a Pharmaceutical or Biotech environment, with at least 24 months of experience as a field MSL.

·         Strong GCP and regulatory knowledge including FDA and ICH regulations.