Medical Science Liaison (Pain/Neurology) - Northeast Region

Date: Apr 25, 2024

Location: US-PA-Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

Company: Bausch Health

Bausch Health is a global company that develops, manufactures, and markets a differentiated product portfolio across multiple high-growth therapeutic areas including Gastroenterology, Generics, Neurology, Ortho Dermatologics, Medical Aesthetics and Dentistry.  We are delivering on our commitments as we build an innovative company dedicated to advancing global health.  Each day, Bausch Health products are used by over 150 million people around the world.

Our approximately 7,000 employees are united around our mission of improving people’s lives with our health care products.

 

 

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) plays a crucial role in Medical Affairs at Bausch Health, being part of an exclusive field-based team of medical scientific experts that partner with national, regional, and local key medical experts (KMEs). Thus, the MSL has significant responsibility and is expected to provide in-depth scientific, clinical and educational support to KMEs, as well as to internal clinical, sales, and marketing teams. In addition, the MSL provides scientific insights back to Medical Affairs management.

 

This specific MSL position should be based in an area that complements the existing team. Possible sites are to be determined.

 

The MSL should have an in-depth understanding of areas related to pain, supportive care, and neurology.

 

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain solid and credible relationships with the medical community on Bausch Health’s behalf in both academic, clinical, and community settings
  • Provide support to KMEs regarding assigned products
  • Follow all applicable policies and procedures related to MSLs
  • Provide KME insights and observations to the medical affairs organization on a timely basis
  • Help to ensure that KME speakers have access to Bausch Health data
  • Participate in coordinating and conducting peer-to-peer interactions and medical presentations
  • Be well-versed in the current therapeutic areas in which Bausch Health specializes
  • Where appropriate, provide overall medical/scientific support through the dissemination of on-label educational, scientific, and clinical information on diseases and its treatment
  • Develop relationships with local thought leaders (physicians, advanced practice practitioners, pharmacists, and nurses) whose opinions and treatment regimens influence the practice of their colleagues
  • Identify unsolicited requests for investigator-initiated research
  • In response to appropriate requests, disseminate to physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals state-of-the-art on-label research and medical concepts related to the treatment and management of diseases of interest to the company
  • Relay Medical Information requests through appropriate channels
  • When appropriate, represent Bausch Health at continuing educational events / programs, medical meetings and conventions

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree required. Advanced degree, PhD, PharmD, or MD in health care field from an accredited college or university is highly preferred
  • Minimum 1-3+ years MSL experience preferred
  • Established relationships with pain and neurology KMEs desired
    • Takes seriously relevant policies and procedures
  • Highly motivated self-starter with a positive attitude, possessing the initiative required to achieve desired goals both independently and within a team structure.
    • Demonstrated expertise in drug information communication
    • Demonstrated project management ability
    • Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
    • Knowledge of FDA requirements related to MSLs
    • Strong relationship-building skills, particularly with the research community
    • Strong administrative management skills
    • Team-oriented with the ability work effectively with others
    • Valid driver’s license in good standing
  • Title is commensurate with experience, candidates with less experience will also be considered

Confidential Data: Yes

Working Conditions: Home office, 60-70% travel required, significant air travel is required

 

As required by law, Bausch Health provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in the US. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. For this role, the range of starting pay for this role is $120k - $180k.

 

Benefits package includes a Comprehensive Medical (includes Prescription Drug), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account with company contribution, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) matching, discretionary time off, paid sick time, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, paid holidays, Employee Assistance Plan, commuter benefit, recognition awards, voluntary benefits (including Identity Theft, Student Loan and Breast Milk Shipping), employee referral bonuses and employee discounts. 

 

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This position may be available in the following location(s): US - Remote

 

Bausch Health Companies Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates collaboration.

If a candidate needs a reasonable accommodation/adjustment due to physical or mental health impairment for any part of the application process, they are encouraged to send their request to humanresources@bauschhealth.com  or call 908-927-1400 and let us know the nature of the request and their contact information. Please be sure to include the job requisition number.

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