Medical Science Liaison, West
Harmony Biosciences is recruiting for a Medical Science Liaison in our West region. The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific expert supporting Harmony Biosciences' Sleep/Wake and Epilepsy franchises. The MSL builds scientific relationships with KOLs, facilitates peer-to-peer scientific exchange, supports clinical research, and educates on (or discusses) appropriate use of Harmony therapies. Title/level will be commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Scientific Exchange & KOL Engagement
- Identify and engage KOLs in Harmony products and therapeutic areas
- Conduct compliant scientific exchange for Harmony products and therapeutic areas
- Deliver medical presentations, journal clubs, and disease-state education
- Serve as a trusted scientific resource for external experts
Territory Medical Strategy
- Develop and execute a territory medical plan aligned with franchise strategy
- Gather and communicate field insights, unmet needs, and competitive intelligence
- Support brand and launch strategies through compliant medical activities
Clinical Research Support
- Support company-sponsored trials: feasibility, site identification, initiation, and engagement
- Serve as liaison for Investigator-Initiated Studies (ISS)
- Communicate clinical data and emerging science to stakeholders
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Market Access, and Commercial (as appropriate)
- Participation in advisory boards, speaker training, and internal scientific training
- Represent Harmony at scientific congresses and generate internal reports
Leadership (Senior MSL Level)
- Mentor junior MSLs
- Lead field-based medical initiatives and special projects
- Serve as subject matter expert in Sleep/Wake and Epilepsy
Qualifications:
MSL Level:
- 2+ years of MSL experience OR 5+ years as clinical pharmacist, researcher, neurologist, sleep specialist, or related provider required
Senior MSL Level:
- 5+ years of MSL experience OR 8+ years as medical director, clinical pharmacy manager, neurologist, or similar required
- CNS/Sleep/Epilepsy experience strongly preferred
- Product launch experience preferred
Physical demands and work environment:
- This position will require up to 50% domestic travel, depending on geography; Some travel will be required to attend meetings on a local and national basis and training sessions.
- Valid US Driver's License with safe driving record is required.
- While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision.
- Manual dexterity requires use of computers, tablets, and cell phone.
- Continuous sitting for prolonged periods.
What can Harmony offer you?
- Medical, Vision and Dental benefits the first of the month following start date
- Generous paid time off and Company designated Holidays
- Company paid Disability benefits and Life Insurance coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Parental leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Company sponsored wellness programs
- Professional development initiatives and continuous learning opportunities
- A certified Great Place to Work® for eight consecutive years based on our positive, values-based company culture
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Harmony Biosciences is a pharmaceutical company headquartered in Plymouth Meeting, PA. The company was established in October 2017 with a vision to provide novel treatment options for people living with rare, neurological disorders who have unmet medical needs. For more information on Harmony Biosciences, visit [click to reveal website link]
Harmony Biosciences is an Equal Opportunity, e-Verify Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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