Regional Medical Scientific Director (Medical Science Liaison) - Ophthalmology (Florida & PR)

Job Description

Role Summary

The Regional Medical Scientific Director (RMSD) is a credentialed (i.e., PhD, PharmD, OD, DO, or MD) therapeutic and disease expert who engages in bidirectional exchange of scientific or medical information with Scientific Leaders (SLs). The role provides balanced, factual, scientific information about non-product areas of interest to the Company and replies to scientific questions from SLs, including questions about Company products. The work of an RMSD is aligned to: Scientific Exchange, Research, Scientific Congress Support, and Scientific Insights.

RMSDs liaise between the scientific community and the Company to enhance the comprehension of scientific foundations and goals for approved, in-development, and active Company-sponsored trials and/or investigator-sponsored research studies. The RMSD serves as a role model for other field medical team members in ways that include on-boarding and/or sharing of therapeutic expertise.

Location details:

This role covers

Florida & Puerto Rico

.  Candidates must reside within the territory and can travel up to 50% (with some overnight) within the territory.

Responsibilities and Primary Activities

Scientific Exchange

Develops professional relationships and engages with national and regional SLs to ensure access to company-approved medical and scientific information on areas of therapeutic interest and Company products

Conducts peer-to-peer scientific discussions and maintains a reliable presence with those SLs to ensure they have a medical contact within the company

Addresses scientific questions and directs SL inquiries on issues outside of RMSD scope (e.g., grants) to appropriate company resources consistent with applicable policies

Maintains current knowledge and comprehension of dynamic scientific and clinical environment in the Company's Areas of Interest (AOI) for the RMSD’s specific therapeutic area.

Research

Upon request from Global Center for Scientific Affairs (GCSA),

Initiates discussions with SLs and/or potential investigators that include scientific/data exchange within our AOI to determine the alignment with our research strategies, studies concepts, scientific merit, and qualifications for a specific compound or trial

Enhances the comprehension of the scientific foundations and goals of investigator-sponsored research

Identifies barriers to patient enrollment and retention efforts to achieve study milestones

Upon request from Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO),

Recommends study sites and identifies potential investigators to participate in phase II-IV clinical development programs, conducts Site Initiation Visits (SIVs), and detects barriers to patient enrollment and retention efforts to achieve study milestones.

Protocol lead responsibilities in collaboration with GCTO

Addresses questions from investigators and provides information regarding participation in Company-sponsored clinical studies

Scientific Congress Support

Engages in scientific congresses and medical meetings, facilitates scientific and data exchange for both Company and competitor data.

Scientific Insights

Gathers feedback, data, or information during routine activities that can help the company better comprehend medical or scientific needs, priorities, or concerns of SLs and/or patients

Inclusive Mindset and Behavior

Demonstrates eagerness to contribute to an environment of belonging, inclusion, equity, and empowerment

Leads by example and serves as a role model for creating, leading, and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce

Required Qualifications, Skills, & Experience

Minimum

PhD, PharmD, OD, DO, or MD

Proven competence and a minimum of 2 years of Eye Care experience beyond that obtained in the terminal degree program

Ability to conduct doctoral-level discussions with key external stakeholders

Dedication to scientific excellence with a strong focus on scientific education and dialogue

Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and networking skills

A thorough comprehension of FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and other ethical guidelines, laws, and regulations relevant to the pharmaceutical industry and its customers

Ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a constantly changing environment

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, OneNote)

Familiarity with virtual meeting platforms

Desire to contribute to an environment of belonging, engagement, equity, and empowerment by:

Working to transform the environment, culture, and business landscape

Leveraging diversity and inclusion to ensure business value, per global diversity and inclusion strategy

Ensuring accountability to drive an inclusive culture

Strengthening the foundational elements of diversity

Consistent adherence to field and corporate policies and Global Medical Scientific Affairs (GMSA) strategy, including field standard operating procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and administrative/operational responsibilities