Senior Medical Science Liaison – Biopharma; NY​/NJ​/Eastern PA​/CT

Senior Medical Science Liaison – Biopharma (NY/NJ/Eastern PA/CT)

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Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with key operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), Canada (Sumitomo Pharma Canada, Inc.) and Europe (Sumitomo Pharma Switzerland GmbH) focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, psychiatry & neurology, and cell & gene therapies. With several marketed products in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner.

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We are currently seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and experienced individual for the position of Senior Medical Science Liaison. The Senior Medical Science Liaison will be responsible for integrating scientific expertise and knowledge with brand strategies to ensure successful implementation of Sumitomo Pharma America’s marketed and emerging product portfolio. This will be fulfilled mainly through the development of excellent working relationships with key opinion leaders and regional clinicians of influence.

• Identify key national and regional, and local urology and women’s health thought leaders and priority customers, build and maintain advocacy with these individuals, and function as their primary scientific contact.
• Participate in the collection and exchange of scientific/technical information important to the Company’s market and development portfolio.
• Assist in the management of relationships between key opinion leaders and corporate product teams, as well as provide education of priority customers on research and development projects.
• Accumulate key competitive information to aid the clinical and marketing teams in drug/brand development.
• Identify, initiate, coordinate, evaluate and monitor investigator-sponsored studies intended to support the clinical and scientific strategy of the Company’s products.
• Help develop and manage timelines of publication plans of investigator-sponsored studies.
• Assist in the identification, evaluation, and engagement of potential investigators for corporate trials.
• Assist the clinical trials team, as needed, in the ongoing support and communication with investigators on corporate trials.
• Develop key advocates as speakers to support the Company’s products and strategies.
• Assist in the development of, and participate in, advisory boards and medical education programs.
• Contribute scientific and clinical expertise to the development and execution of commercial educational activities.
• Provide clinical resources for programs supporting sales/sales training and marketing efforts and professional services.
• Represent the Company at national, regional, and local urology and women’s health meetings and conferences.
• Maintain clinical and technical expertise in the area of urology and women’s health through review of the scientific literature and attendance at key scientific meetings.
• Lead assigned projects within the MSL organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Patient care clinical experience or strong scientific research experience in the therapeutic area (Urology and Women’s Health) preferred.
• Strong project leadership and management history required.
• Ability to efficiently manage time and priorities.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to compile and disseminate information to others in a cohesive fashion to assure a clear understanding of project status and direction.
• Understanding of drug development and life‑cycle development of a product.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with thought leaders and to establish trust through the consistent demonstration of scientific expertise and satisfactory follow‑through to requests from thought‑leaders; the ability to work effectively with key decision makers, both within and outside the Company.
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