Medical Science Liaison; MSL

Sentynl Therapeutics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. (Zydus), is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company focused on bringing innovative therapies to patients living with rare diseases. With an emphasis on commercialization, Sentynl looks to acquire, develop and commercialize well-differentiated products across a broad spectrum of therapeutic areas to address a variety of genetic orphan and neurological disorders. To support its latest acquisitions, Sentynl is searching for a Medical Science Liaison (MSL).

The hybrid Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based medical expert who communicates appropriate and applicable scientific information to clinicians and researchers working in the rare disease areas of interest to Sentynl. This individual develops, manages and maintains collegial relationships with healthcare professionals (HCPs) and other stakeholders to determine research and clinical interests, obtain external insights on existing or emerging science and to increase HCP awareness of Sentynl’s rare disease programs.

This individual may also assist in other critical clinical/medical initiatives including, but not limited to, the support of ongoing clinical trials, Phase IV, or PMRs as needed. This position requires a professional with a strong clinical and/or scientific background to interact with HCPs and centers of excellence. The MSL will interact closely with external and internal stakeholders, taking a “hands-on” approach in a lean organization to support Sentynl’s commercial and development-stage products.

• Identify, develop and maintain healthcare professionals (HCPs) relations and become recognized as an informed, scientific peer within Sentynl’s therapeutic areas while ensuring interactions with HCPs comply with all applicable laws and Sentynl policies
• Educate the medical community on current medical and scientific information and relevant product information
• Gather and effectively communicate medical experts’ opinions and medical/clinical insights to the Sentynl’s Medical Affairs department
• Create and deliver fair-balanced clinical presentations in response to unsolicited questions in academic, community, and healthcare provider settings
• Respond to unsolicited field medical inquiries, as appropriate, and liaise with the in-house medical affairs team to ensure proper response has been provided
• Disseminate scientific and medical information that is transparent, fair-balanced and served in a timely, compliant and customer-focused manner
• Attend and provide scientific support at national, regional, and local medical conferences; lead insight gathering activities at these conferences
• Identify and critically assess research and clinical information and opportunities
• Communicate and educate Sentynl’s internal customers on disease state, treatment guidelines, competitive landscape and product information in a timely manner
• Support clinical initiatives as needed including site identification, trial recruitment, drug shipment and management, and presentation of final approved data (eg. PMRs, Phase
  
  IV, EAP protocols) as necessary
• Develop standard response documents/letters for products to assist Medical Information
• Assist as needed in biochemical diagnostic projects
• Meet with Patient Advocacy Groups and help crosspollinate relevant PAGs
• Support investigator-initiated trials activities (as needed)
• Assist with the development, implementation and maintenance of MSL CRM platform
• Document all relevant MSL activities in CRM platform
• Other duties as requested

• Pervasive focus on helping patients.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated track record of achieving results and optimizing team performance while adhering to the highest medical, legal and ethical standards.
• Strong business acumen with a proven ability to execute complex plans and manage budgets and resourcesresponsibly.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a strong sense of urgency.
• Adeptness at building collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, and conflict…