Medical Science Liaison - Respiratory (up to 12 months FTC)

We have an exciting opportunity for an Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join our Medical team. The role is a fixed term contract for a period of up to 12 months and is field based, covering the home counties.

At Chiesi it is our people who are at the heart of what we do and achieve. A proud family business we are a Top Employer and a Great Place to Work in the UK. 

The in the role of MSL you will provide non-promotional medical and scientific support for the Chiesi UK business, with the aim of providing high quality, accurate and timely scientific advice to healthcare professionals regarding the company’s products and associated disease area(s).

The successful candidate will have a blend of strong scientific/clinical expertise and a high level of communication skill. It is essential that MSLs are self-starters with a high level of motivation, whilst possessing the ability to work both independently or as part of a team as the situation demands. Thorough knowledge of the allocated therapeutic and disease area(s) is essential as is a comprehensive knowledge of the ABPI Code of Practice to ensure that all activities undertaken are conducted in a non-promotional manner. A working knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and a thorough understanding of the wider NHS environment is highly desirable. 

We offer a great benefits package including Pension, Private Medical and Dental cover, 25 days leave, competitive salary, and an annual bonus scheme. 

We look forward to welcoming you to our team.

Purpose

To provide non-promotional medical and scientific support for the Chiesi UK business, with the aim of providing high quality, accurate and timely scientific advice to healthcare professionals regarding the company’s products and associated disease area(s).

To contribute to the development and implementation of Chiesi strategic planning for the UK by providing medical insight and applying expert knowledge about the product and/or disease area and by identifying, developing, maintaining credible relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and academic centres, proactively driving evidence generation activities, and enabling local CX initiatives.

The role functions a non-promotional capacity for 100% of the time and is field-based, covering the home counties.

Profile

This role requires a blend of strong scientific/clinical expertise and a high level of communication skill. It is essential that MSLs are self-starters with a high level of motivation, whilst possessing the ability to work both independently or as part of a team as the situation demands. Thorough knowledge of the allocated therapeutic and disease area(s) is essential as is a comprehensive knowledge of the ABPI Code of Practice to ensure that all activities undertaken are conducted in a non-promotional manner. A working knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and a thorough understanding of the wider NHS environment is highly desirable. 

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of relevant products and relevant disease area(s) to be the expert medical resource
• Provide fair, balanced and unbiased field-based medical and scientific support in response to specific requests from healthcare professionals for further information around Chiesi’s product portfolio, clinical development program, or disease area(s) of interest
  • Provide Medical Information responses to specific questions from secondary care HCPs, ranging from simple queries which do not require any interpretation to more complex queries which require in-depth interpretation and literature searches
• Identify, develop and maintain professional and credible relationships with the health care community, especially Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and academic centres, in the relevant disease area(s) and in collaboration with relevant internal functions
  • Gather actionable insights from customer feedback and share with cross functional teams 
• Project management of UK investigator-initiated trial (IIT) applications, ensuring that all IIT applications are carried out in compliance with applicable UK regulations and Chiesi SOPs 
• Provide local input into company sponsored UK Phase I-IV clinical development activities, as required
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the UK Medical Affairs strategic plan, including but not limited to:
  • Design and execute Medical Educational activities
  • Produce and update scientific and clinical presentations for assigned therapeutic area(s) 
  • Support the development and implementation of strategic collaboration and joint working initiatives related to Chiesi’s portfolio
• Attend relevant national and international scientific meetings/congresses to ensure up-to-date knowledge of therapy area, gather competitive intelligence, and respond to any specific enquiries from healthcare professionals
• Provide business partner support to regional commercial teams, including:
  • Providing expert compliance leadership and advice for regional activities and/or huddles
  • In collaboration with Learning and Development, providing support for the provision of training the commercial teams at national and international sales meetings 
  • Deliver the technical and/or medical review of materials and/or activities on internal approval system according to the ABPI Code of Practice
• Support medical social media activities
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, internal processes, and procedures for Pharmacovigilance
• Ensure that all activities and interactions are conducted in compliance with applicable local, global, and national laws, regulations, guidelines, codes of conduct (including but not limited to the ABPI Code of Practice) company policies and accepted standards of best practice

Role requirements

• Demonstrable relevant Industry experience, including proven ability to engage with KOLs
• In-depth knowledge of ABPI Code of Practice
• Good working knowledge of the clinical trial process, including the regulations pertaining to phase III/IV clinical study management and conduct
• Good understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and Good Pharmacovigilance Practice
• Understanding of the wider NHS environment and key opportunities for pharma and the NHS to partner effectively within the scope of the ABPI Code of Practice
• Ability to travel as part of role to support the UKI Medical Affairs plan and to attend domestic and international conferences. Occasional weekend travel will be required
• Excellent interpersonal skills with confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to engage and manage multiple stakeholders (both internal and external) to achieve the objective(s)
• Ability to work effectively both independently as well as part of a team, as the situation demands
• Ability to interpret and present complex clinical data in a clear manner to a variety of audiences
• Respond and deliver to ad hoc work requests from immediate line manager and/or senior managers.
• Ensure strict compliance to both company values, standards (SOPs) and the ABPI Code of Practice
• Comply with the Company Code of Ethics
• In line with annual objectives, contribute and support the UK Affiliate in its pursuit to become more sustainable, ensuring that you and/or your teams commit to and deliver at least 2 initiatives each year