US Medical Science Liaison - South Central

At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.

Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.

We do so via: 

• Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;

• Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and 

• Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services. 

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the US Medical Science Liaison (MSL)  - South Central  role will make an impact:

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• 100% compliant with all Company policies & procedures

• Successfully achieve challenging, aligned short- and long-term team and individual performance goals (including Individual Development Plan)

• Engage in non-promotional, truthful, evidenced-based, and non-misleading communications with KOLs/HCPs using educational materials approved by the Medical Review Committee (MRC)

• Respond with Reactive Medical Communications to Unsolicited Medical Requests (UMRs) received from HCPs or other external stakeholders

• Identify & communicate internally the unmet medical education needs of KOLs/HCPs

• Develop & communicate internally independent Ad Board, Congress & Customer Insight Reports

• Staff independent Medical Affairs booths at congresses/conventions

• Provide investigator and investigator site recommendations for clinical studies

• Clinical late-stage development activities:

  • Engaging Principal Investigators (PIs) for increasing patient recruitment and investigator meetings

    • Site and investigator identification: build new site / investigator relationships

    • Site visits: establish regular cadence for conducting site visits; build relationships with trial site management and wider prescribing community during site visits; ensure co-creation of solutions with PIs for recruitment roadblocks

    • Meetings with investigators: participate in and lead scientific discussions at investigator meetings; actively organize roundtables, ad-boards, and SteerCos outside of trial sites; insight generation - e.g., safety and medical benefit, patient challenges used to refine trial and/or develop solutions

  • Increasing patient recruitment through engagement of Patient Advocacy Groups (PAGs)

    • Engaging PAGs to incorporate patient voice into clinical trials: include PAGs in SteerCos, investigator meetings, ad-boards, roundtables to ensure inclusion of patient perspectives in discussions; recruit patients via PAGs for patient ad-boards to understand unmet need and inform clinical trial decisions e.g., dosing, mode of administration etc., from PhI onwards; incorporate retrospective feedback from patients into clinical trial design

    • Engage PAGs to identify and inform patients of clinical trials: develop patient education materials, e.g., trial information in a patient-friendly format, for PAGs to leverage and sponsor disease awareness programs; engage PAGs if patient recruitment is lagging

  • Medical Congress presence

    • Set-up Medical Affairs booths: leverage digital tools such as interactive media screens to advertise the booth and display publicly available clinical trial information; engage in effective discussions on all clinical and medical topics

    • Pro-actively engage KOLs: engage KOLs as panelists during congresses on behalf of Viatris; engage KOLs / PIs to present clinical trial data at congresses; conduct ad-boards on topics of relevance, e.g., disease management, unmet need

  • RWE & HEOR generation

    • Conducting RWE / HEOR studies: ensure diverse patient populations and broader health equity considerations are represented in HEOR / RWE generation studies

• Perform other duties assigned

The minimum qualifications for this role are:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech or clinical (e.g. hospital setting/patient care) industry. Medical degree (MD) required. Experience in Cardiology / Rheumatology/ Internal Medicine required. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration. 

• Must possess knowledge of the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) roles and responsibilities, clinical trials, relevant therapeutic areas, understand all applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), the Standards for Interactions with U.S. Healthcare Providers, Federal and State promotional laws and regulations, the PhRMA Code, ACCME Standards, and the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.

• Must possess ability to effectively communicate, develop, and manage collaborative relationships with KOLs/PIs and other medical professionals, external academic institutions and PAGs. Strong analytic and organizational skills in managing, interpreting, and presenting clinical data. Ability to actively listen for insights stated directly or indirectly by stakeholders, and draw implications for Viatris. Driven by personal accountability & high levels of performance. Ability to set and accomplish compelling goals both individually and in a team setting. Motivated to overcome challenges, seek out opportunities, and develop both personally and professionally. Comfortable with change. Embraces the principles of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI).

• Position functions semi-autonomously with no direct supervisory responsibilities.  Position reports to US MSL Team Lead (Coach/Player).

• Ability to read and interpret comprehensive and intricate research documents.  Ability to write scientific reports and technical correspondence.  Ability to work with executives and communicate abstract concepts.   Ability to present to a high level of the organization and groups outside of the organization

• Ability to perform computations such as percentages, ratios, and rates, as well as perform statistical analysis. Ability to draw and interpret graphical data. Ability to understand pharmaceutical calculations is preferred.

• Ability to solve problems with a variety of concrete variables through semi-standardized solutions that require some ingenuity and analysis.  Ability to draw inferences and follow prescribed and detailed procedures to solve moderately complex problems.

• Typically sitting at a desk or table.  Intermittently sitting, standing, walking or stooping.  Periodic travel is required. May be required to stand; walk; stoop; bend; kneel; and climb steps. May require use of hands and use of arms.  Sedentary lifting requirements. 

• US Remote. Region: South Central - Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi.

• Extensive travel (50% of time) is a requirement; may include overnight stays and/or weekend travel; also leverage remote participation. Geographical territory may change over time.

• Proficiency in speaking, comprehending, reading and writing English is required.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. The salary range for this position is $112,000 - $236,000.

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.