Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - Los Angeles

Collegium Pharmaceutical is building a leading, diversified biopharmaceutical company committed to improving the lives of people living with serious medical conditions. We have a leading portfolio of responsible pain management and neuropsychiatry medications.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role is a field-based, non-sales focused position, working with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Key Decision Makers (KDMs), and Academic Medical Institutions. The MSL will collaborate with Health Care Professionals (HCPs) and KOLs to provide both proactive and reactive medical education to ensure that HCPs have the most up-to-date information.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as scientific and clinical peer-to-peer expert to external KOLs

Develop and execute KOL engagement strategy by identifying, profiling, cultivating, and successfully maintaining long-term relationships

Collaborate with HCPs and KOLs on Medical Affairs initiatives including publications, advisory boards, medical education opportunities, training and speaker development

Maintain accurate reporting and documentation of MSL activities

Inform Collegium medical strategy by capturing targeted clinical insights on new developments, studies, guidelines, or publications related to CNS, psychiatry and related therapeutic areas

Work with Director(s) of National Accounts and Market Access colleagues to foster relationships with Managed Care Organizations, Health Systems, and Population Health/Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) External Experts (EEs) with the goal of improving patient health outcomes

Provide competitive intelligence gained through interactions to help shape payor strategy

Assist with on-label KOL development, including identification and/or training/coaching of scientific speakers with approved slide decks and materials

Work with commercial as appropriate on new content creation and existing content updated, as well as new and innovative programming ideas

REQUIRED LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS

Leadership Behaviors are a core set of behaviors that vary based on Level in the organization categorized under Head, Heart, and Guts.

Head

Know our Business

Think Critically

Decide

Execute

Heart

Collaborate

Develop

Communicate

Embrace Authenticity

Guts

Be Disruptive

Innovate

Evolve

Be Tenacious

QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced degree required (PhD, PharmD, MD); MBA, M.Sc. or similar a plus

3+ years of experience as MSL required, 5+ years in Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industry preferred

Preferred candidates have well-established networks and active relationships with KOLs, preferably in the CNS community

Experience in a fast-pace pharmaceutical and/or life science environment preferred

Advanced knowledge of pharmacokinetics principles preferred

Experience with both field and headquarters protocols and procedures preferred

Must understand compliance considerations and demonstrate ability to work compliantly in a field-based role, within the medical organization, as well as across the commercial organization

Must demonstrate a high level of scientific and clinical knowledge

Excellent oral and written scientific communication skills

Has strong initiative and functions well as part of a cross-functional team

Exhibits excellent time management

Demonstrates ability to work independently and the adaptability to take on new projects or initiatives

Must be a proactive team player, flexible, and abele to work in ambiguous situations

Ability to engage HCPs and inform the execution of our brand and disease-state strategies

Ability to develop and execute educational and engagement strategies

Pay Range

$185,000 — $230,000 USD

Collegium is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Collegium, in all of its relations with its employees and applicants for employment, to base all employment-related decisions upon valid job-related factors, without regard to age, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, race, color, religion, creed, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to hiring, training, promotion, compensation, disciplinary measures, access to facilities and programs, and all other personnel actions and conditions of employment. By this policy, Collegium seeks to ensure that all employees have the opportunity to make their maximum contribution to Collegium and to their own career goals. This policy provides for an equal employment opportunity program that will simultaneously serve the requirements of society, the law, sound business practices and individual dignity.

If you have questions or concerns about equal employment opportunities in the workplace, you are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of the Head of Human Resources. We will not allow any form of retaliation against employees who raise issues of equal employment opportunity. To ensure our workplace is free of artificial barriers, violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.