Ascendis Pharma
Medical Science Liaison (Houston, TX) - Job ID: 1715
Ascendis Pharma, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Medical Science Liaison (Houston, TX) - Job ID: 1715
Ascendis Pharma is a dynamic, fast-growing global biopharmaceutical company with locations in Denmark, Europe, and the United States. Today, we are advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology. Our culture emphasizes Patients, Science, and Passion, and we use our TransCon drug development platform to address unmet medical needs. The Medical Science Liaison is the external-facing scientific expert in Medical Affairs, communicating confidently about our products using clinical and scientific expertise. The role involves identifying and developing relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and educating healthcare providers about disease states and Ascendis Pharma’s endocrinology pipeline. The position is remote and reports to the Director, Field Medical Team. Responsibilities
Serve as the field-based external facing medical representation of Medical Affairs Create awareness of Ascendis Pharma in the endocrinology community and communicate the potential of TransCon technology to transform the practice of endocrinology Maintain high level of medical expertise to support the portfolio/pipeline and relevant disease states (e.g., bone and growth) Provide medical/scientific presentations to both internal and external audiences Identify key opinion leaders (KOLs) and key organizations (e.g. professional associations, patient advocacy groups) for disease states within a geography Identify the scientific needs of healthcare providers (HCPs), researchers, and patient advocates important to patient care within a geography Develop and maintain a KOL engagement plan that fosters collaborative relationships within geography Capture external insights about the disease state, Ascendis portfolio and pipeline, and competitors and communicate to internal stakeholders in a timely and effective manner Build strong relationships with internal colleagues (e.g., Market Access, Marketing, and Sales) by providing medical expertise and support as needed Collaborate with Medical Outcomes Scientific Liaisons (MOSLs) to support regional deliverables (e.g., scientific support, internal/external presentations) Participate with the development and implementation of the Field Medical Team strategic goals and objectives Provide scientific support at medical congresses including participation in clinical data presentations, scientific exchange at the medical affairs booth, and internal or external meetings Provide internal onboarding and ongoing medical training for commercial and medical colleagues Engage with external researchers as a primary contact with interest in investigator-initiated trials (IITs) Support clinical trial operations to ensure success with planned and ongoing clinical trials, including identifying, supporting, and regularly engaging clinical trial investigators and sites; participate in patient find activities as needed Document all relevant activities in the CRM platform Ensure understanding of and compliance with department and corporate policies and procedures Requirements
MD/PhD/PharmD or equivalent Minimum 5+ years of pharmaceutical experience as a medical science liaison required Pediatric endocrinology, endocrinology or rare disease experience preferred Must be outgoing and enjoy interacting with healthcare providers and researchers Must have an incredible passion for patients Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to understand and effectively communicate scientific and clinical information in virtual and live settings Collaborates with a wide range of people to achieve results Ability to work autonomously to organize and prioritize one’s own work schedule Ability to make decisions with significant impact on the department’s credibility, operations, and services Ability to create materials such as reports and presentations and to present to internal and external groups Must live near a major airport hub within the geography Must possess a valid driver’s license in the state of residence; satisfactory driving record Estimated travel: 50-75% Salary and Benefits
Salary range: $175-190k/year DOE 401(k) plan with company match Medical, dental, and vision plans Company-offered Life and AD&D insurance Company-provided short and long-term disability benefits Pet Insurance and Legal Insurance Employee Assistance Program Employee Discounts Professional Development Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts Various incentive compensation plans Mental Health resources Paid leave benefits for new parents We do not allow external search party solicitation. Presentation of candidates without written permission from Ascendis Pharma HR is not allowed.
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Ascendis Pharma is a dynamic, fast-growing global biopharmaceutical company with locations in Denmark, Europe, and the United States. Today, we are advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease and Oncology. Our culture emphasizes Patients, Science, and Passion, and we use our TransCon drug development platform to address unmet medical needs. The Medical Science Liaison is the external-facing scientific expert in Medical Affairs, communicating confidently about our products using clinical and scientific expertise. The role involves identifying and developing relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and educating healthcare providers about disease states and Ascendis Pharma’s endocrinology pipeline. The position is remote and reports to the Director, Field Medical Team. Responsibilities
Serve as the field-based external facing medical representation of Medical Affairs Create awareness of Ascendis Pharma in the endocrinology community and communicate the potential of TransCon technology to transform the practice of endocrinology Maintain high level of medical expertise to support the portfolio/pipeline and relevant disease states (e.g., bone and growth) Provide medical/scientific presentations to both internal and external audiences Identify key opinion leaders (KOLs) and key organizations (e.g. professional associations, patient advocacy groups) for disease states within a geography Identify the scientific needs of healthcare providers (HCPs), researchers, and patient advocates important to patient care within a geography Develop and maintain a KOL engagement plan that fosters collaborative relationships within geography Capture external insights about the disease state, Ascendis portfolio and pipeline, and competitors and communicate to internal stakeholders in a timely and effective manner Build strong relationships with internal colleagues (e.g., Market Access, Marketing, and Sales) by providing medical expertise and support as needed Collaborate with Medical Outcomes Scientific Liaisons (MOSLs) to support regional deliverables (e.g., scientific support, internal/external presentations) Participate with the development and implementation of the Field Medical Team strategic goals and objectives Provide scientific support at medical congresses including participation in clinical data presentations, scientific exchange at the medical affairs booth, and internal or external meetings Provide internal onboarding and ongoing medical training for commercial and medical colleagues Engage with external researchers as a primary contact with interest in investigator-initiated trials (IITs) Support clinical trial operations to ensure success with planned and ongoing clinical trials, including identifying, supporting, and regularly engaging clinical trial investigators and sites; participate in patient find activities as needed Document all relevant activities in the CRM platform Ensure understanding of and compliance with department and corporate policies and procedures Requirements
MD/PhD/PharmD or equivalent Minimum 5+ years of pharmaceutical experience as a medical science liaison required Pediatric endocrinology, endocrinology or rare disease experience preferred Must be outgoing and enjoy interacting with healthcare providers and researchers Must have an incredible passion for patients Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to understand and effectively communicate scientific and clinical information in virtual and live settings Collaborates with a wide range of people to achieve results Ability to work autonomously to organize and prioritize one’s own work schedule Ability to make decisions with significant impact on the department’s credibility, operations, and services Ability to create materials such as reports and presentations and to present to internal and external groups Must live near a major airport hub within the geography Must possess a valid driver’s license in the state of residence; satisfactory driving record Estimated travel: 50-75% Salary and Benefits
Salary range: $175-190k/year DOE 401(k) plan with company match Medical, dental, and vision plans Company-offered Life and AD&D insurance Company-provided short and long-term disability benefits Pet Insurance and Legal Insurance Employee Assistance Program Employee Discounts Professional Development Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts Various incentive compensation plans Mental Health resources Paid leave benefits for new parents We do not allow external search party solicitation. Presentation of candidates without written permission from Ascendis Pharma HR is not allowed.
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