Medical Science Liaison - Upstate New York

Description

As a Medical Science Liaison with bioMérieux, you will play an important role in fostering relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and healthcare professionals in your designated geographical area. Your primary responsibility will be to engage with leading experts in the field, gather insights, and provide scientific information to support our mission of advancing public health.

You will also contribute to the development of strategic medical initiatives and act as a bridge between bioMérieux and the medical community. This role is ideal for professionals with a passion for scientific communication and a desire to make an impact in the healthcare space.

Primary Duties

• KOL Engagement & Relationship Building
• Develop and maintain a strong, collaborative network of relationships with KOLs, HCPs, and key stakeholders in your territory or region.
• Demonstrate ability to identify, develop, and nurture relationships with key clinical stakeholders in geographic areas or nationally, in alignment with North American strategic medical plans
• Cultivate partnerships with thought leaders to support the company’s medical strategy and therapeutic objectives.
• Engage in ongoing scientific discussions to share relevant data and insights, fostering trust and facilitating mutual understanding between bioMérieux and the medical

• Medical Education & Scientific Presentations
• Present scientific information on bioMérieux products and therapeutic areas, in alignment with the company’s strategic priorities.
• Deliver evidence-based presentations to healthcare professionals once trained and assessed for independence by senior team members.
• Participate in educational initiatives and share knowledge through various forums, conferences, and meetings.

• Insights Gathering & Reporting
• Collect and analyze insights from your territory to inform company strategies and enhance public health efforts.
• Provide detailed feedback to your MSL Lead or Senior MSL on impactful findings, ensuring alignment with medical objectives and future product development.
• Understand, interpret, and relay field insights with the goal of communicating trends, relaying internal and external priorities, and establishing strategic priorities for individual medical plans.

• Scientific Literature Review & Evidence-Based Information
• Stay up to date with the latest research and scientific publications in relevant disease areas.
• Review and interpret scientific data to effectively communicate product and disease state information to internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Regional Conference Engagement
• Identify and attend relevant medical and scientific conferences within your territory to network with KOLs, gather insights, and share bioMérieux’s latest advancements.
• Utilize these opportunities to strengthen relationships and stay informed about emerging trends in the medical field.

• Collaboration with Internal Teams
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., U.S. and Global Medical Affairs, Sales, Marketing, CSO, Regulatory Affairs) to align on company goals and share insights that impact strategic direction.
• Actively participate in integrated medical teams, contributing valuable medical insights with a demonstrated ability to understand the needs and trends of a geographic region

• Administrative Responsibilities
• Complete necessary administrative tasks, including expense reporting, internal training, vendor credentialing, data entry, and maintaining accurate records.
• Ensure all regulatory and company-specific guidelines are followed when documenting insights, providing scientific information, and submitting reports.

• Tools & Technology Proficiency
• Demonstrate proficiency with relevant tools and software such as CRM, Microsoft Office, i.e., Teams, PowerPoint, One Note, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc

Experience

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, NP, PA, MS/MLS/DCLS, or MD/DO, or similar) in life sciences or a related field.
• Prior experience in a medical science liaison role is preferred, but not mandatory. 2+ years of experience in a clinical setting (inclusive of fellowship/residency experience)
• Knowledge or interest in medical and scientific communications, product information, and healthcare trends is essential.
• Familiarity with disease state expertise and the ability to quickly develop in-depth understanding is highly valued.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with KOLs and internal/ external stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to gather and synthesize scientific and clinical insights.
• Proficiency in using digital tools like CRM Microsoft Office Suite.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach with the ability to work independently.