Medical Science Liaison

Medical Affairs Medical Affairs International TTR and Japan stands for integrity through unbiased,objective and balanced medical-scientific dialogs with the medical community. Itplays a strategic role in a matrix of major responsibilities. Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert in the field of ATTR Polyneuropathy and Cardiomyopathy
• Keep up to date on scientific and clinical developments in the therapeutic areas in which Alnylam operates.
• Establish and maintain relationships with medical experts and healthcare professionals (HCPs) to create a better understanding of the company’s products and increase product awareness.
• Lead medical-scientific engagements with medical experts and implement clinical and educational strategies.
• Respond to unsolicited medical enquiries and provide clinical and scientific support for HCPs, including answering questions about products, drug interactions, side effects,and other related issues.
• Provide medical information (including sharing the insights gained in medical-scientific conversations with HCPs) to internal stakeholders.
• Support the efforts of patient advocacy groups and educational foundations.
• Provide medical and scientific input into the planning and execution of advisory boards and HCP educational meetings (including congresses of medical professional societies) and additional medical-scientific background where requested.
• Coordinate required medical, legal, and regulatory review and approval of all field documents for distribution or presentation.
• The job requires 60-70% travel.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., PharmD. or MD strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in the fields of neurology and cardiology strongly preferred.
• A minimum of five years experience in Pharma Medical Affairs or related functions. MSL experience, at least for three years strongly preferred.
• Proven basic science and clinical background to enable engagement with Health Care Professionals in a scientifically meaningful exchange.
• Experience in clinical research, patient recruitment, investigator-sponsored trials.
• Publication experience.
• Experience in medical education and medical expert engagement.
• Multi-lingual capability with business fluency in English preferred. 2/3
• Excellent communication skills; oral and written, including presentation skills to effectively communicate evidence-based scientific information.
• Hard-working, energetic, and passionate about making a meaningful difference for patients and caregivers.
• An unwavering commitment to upholding the highest ethical, legal, regulatory, and scientific standards.