Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - HIV, North

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Job description

We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we "follow the science" and that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. And we believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.Our Medical Affairs team advances patient care by engaging in scientific exchange with external medical experts and industry leaders ensuring the scientific value of our products is understood. We connect, communicate and train internal employees to ensure a thorough understanding of the science behind the medicine and review further unmet medical needs to support collaboration to further differentiate our portfolio.Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of an individual like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork. As part of our global team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues while developing and expanding your career.Role ProfileThis role requires a blend of strong scientific/clinical expertise and a high level of communication skill. In addition, it is essential that successful candidates are self-starters with a high level of motivation, whilst possessing the ability to work both independently or as part of a team as the situation demands. Thorough knowledge of the allocated therapeutic and disease area(s) is preferable or the ability to demonstrate the aptitude to rapidly assimilated the knowledge. A comprehensive knowledge of the ABPI Code of Practice to ensure that all activities undertaken are conducted in a non-promotional manner is also needed. A working knowledge of the pharma industry and a thorough understanding of the wider NHS environment is highly desirable. Successful candidates must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills as they will be dealing with a variety of internal and external stakeholders on a daily basis.Role PurposeTo provide field-based non-promotional medical and scientific partnership for the business, with the aim of providing high quality, accurate and timely scientific advice to healthcare professionals, providers and other relevant stakeholders regarding the company's products and associated disease area(s).To contribute to the development and implementation of our companies strategic planning for the UK by providing medical insight and applying expert knowledge about the product and/or disease area.To identify, develop and maintain credible relationships with healthcare professionals, providers and academic centres.Champion cross functional partnership across the business in the delivery of company and team objectives.Be a champion to maintain integrity and ethical governance for the organisation, always leading by example.To function in a non-promotional capacity for 100% of the time spent in role.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide fair, balanced, non-promotional and unbiased field-based medical and scientific support in response to specific requests from healthcare professionals (HCPs) for further information on our product portfolio, clinical development program, or disease area(s) of interest.Identify, develop and maintain professional and credible relationships with the health care community, especially Scientific Leaders (SL) and academic centres, in the relevant disease area(s) and in collaboration with relevant internal functions deliver improved patient outcomes in a given disease area.Interacts (e.g. group presentation or 1:1 meeting) as necessary and appropriate with healthcare organisations, health professionals, clinical investigators, and other health care providers and organisations in order to provide complete, accurate, balanced, scientifically rigorous and non-promotional medical and clinical information.Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of relevant products and relevant disease area(s) in order to act as an expert medical resource.Identifies/specifies general areas of company interest where Investigator Initiated Study Programs (IISP) may be supported, facilitate applications from investigators and at all time ensure applications are carried out in compliance with applicable UK regulations and our SOPs.Collaborates with our research laboratories/GCTO personnel to identify potential investigators for clinical development programmes.Ensure that all activities and interactions are conducted in compliance with applicable local, global and national laws, regulations, guidelines, codes of conduct (including but not limited to the ABPI Code of Practice) company policies and accepted standards of best practice.Qualifications and ExperienceWe invite applications from candidates with the following skills, qualifications and experience:Medical degree, pharmacy degree, or higher science degree (i.e. MSc, PhD).High level of knowledge of ABPI Code of Practice.Proven relationship building and interpersonal skills with scientific leaders (either in the pharmaceutical industry or healthcare/academic setting).Strong experience in clinical HIV or a strong HIV backgroundUnderstanding of the wider NHS environment and key opportunities for pharma and the NHS to partner effectively within the scope of the ABPI Code of Practice IT skills, including but not limited to use of MS Office softwareWe are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively for the common good. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.Our presence in the UK goes back a long way. For over 80 years, we've been researching, developing and supplying new medicines and vaccines that prevent and treat diseases that occur at every stage of life.Today we're one of the top five biopharmaceutical companies in the UK and employ over 2,000 people across five sites in Hertfordshire, Northumberland, Buckinghamshire, Edinburgh and London.We are officially certified by the Top Employer Institute and been awarded the exclusive Top Employer United Kingdom Certification for the second year running.Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HERESearch Firm Representatives Please Read CarefullyMerck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.Employee Status:RegularRelocation:No relocationVISA Sponsorship:Travel Requirements:75%Flexible Work Arrangements:Not SpecifiedShift:Not IndicatedValid Driving License:YesHazardous Material(s):noRequisition ID:R139270