Director, Medical Science Liaison - Neurology & Pharmacogenomics (PGx) (REMOTE)
Overview The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for Neurology and Pharmacogenomics will be a subject matter expert for all Quest neurology and pharmacogenomics offerings and will be responsible for metrics reporting and performance evaluations of the team.
The MSL is responsible for supporting clinical franchise/disease and diagnostic insight related medical needs in a defined geography.
Primary responsibilities include establishing frequent and timely interactions with Thought Leaders (TL), payers and other Health Care Providers (HCP) aligned with medical strategies to discuss safe and appropriate use of approved pharmacogenomics diagnostics and relevant pharmacoeconomic data.
MSLs also respond to unsolicited requests for information on current medical and scientific issues, healthcare advances, treatment trends, and health outcomes measures.
TLs may include nationally, regionally and locally recognized scientific and clinical leaders, medical advisors to managed care providers and committees, payers and HCPs active in addressing patient advocacy issues.
Responsibilities Must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of pharmacogenomics related to Quest Diagnostics therapeutic areas of interest.
Ability to translate medical/scientific information and data into high quality medical dialogue.
Possess a sophisticated understanding of the pharmaceutical, diagnostic and healthcare industry including commercial, and government payer strategies, and the evolving healthcare delivery models.
Respond to unsolicited inquiries form HCPs, provide lectures, lead discussion groups, and to educate physicians, other health care professionals, and the sales team (via phone, internet and other means), using relevant approved materials about pharmacogenomics and therapeutic areas relevant to the company's products.
Participate in local, regional, and national professional meetings to promote the science around Quest's pharmacogenomics offerings.
Assist with the identification and training of speakers and consultants.
Address inquiries/clinical support questions from health care professionals for all pharmacogenomics test offerings.
Identify potential investigators for Quest Diagnostics initiated clinical trials utilizing approved resources.
Provides support to the Clinical Site Manager, as requested and approved by the appropriate clinical oversight committees, for site support activities relating to the conduct of a Quest Diagnostics initiated clinical trial (e.
g.
recruitment support).
Facilitates the submission process of investigators' proposals for clinical trials if support is requested, in accordance with Company Policies, and applicable laws, regulations and ethical standards.
Contribute to the development of Medical Brand Plans and Strategies by communicating his or her medical insight and knowledge derived from Expert Physicians, other Healthcare providers or scientific publications about the product or disease area, in particular with reference to patients' needs and treatment trends.
Fully understands and complies with Quest Diagnostics medical and corporate SOP's.
Adheres to the US Compliance Code of Conduct.
Certifies against all required compliance training.
Conveys a clear message on laws, regulations, and ethical standards to both internal and external customers.
Develops an understanding of and complies with all GMA SOPs, the OIG Guidance, the CLIA requirements, ICH, GCP, and relevant FDA laws and regulations (certify completion where required).
Alerts management to possible compliance issues.
Qualifications BA required; PharmD or PhD preferred Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a clinical, diagnostics or pharmaceutical environment.
Require expertise as SME in Pharmacogenomics Understanding of clinical research principles Understanding of the US Healthcare system, the diagnostics/pharmaceutical industry and clinical and health economic practices in the US.
Ability to work independently- experience working across a matrix organization and commercial teams.
Travel required (25% - 50%), varies by geography Ability to work independently- experience working across a matrix organization and commercial teams.
Recommended Skills Clinical Research Clinical Trials Clinical Works Communication Conflict Management Diagnostic Skills Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The MSL is responsible for supporting clinical franchise/disease and diagnostic insight related medical needs in a defined geography.
Primary responsibilities include establishing frequent and timely interactions with Thought Leaders (TL), payers and other Health Care Providers (HCP) aligned with medical strategies to discuss safe and appropriate use of approved pharmacogenomics diagnostics and relevant pharmacoeconomic data.
MSLs also respond to unsolicited requests for information on current medical and scientific issues, healthcare advances, treatment trends, and health outcomes measures.
TLs may include nationally, regionally and locally recognized scientific and clinical leaders, medical advisors to managed care providers and committees, payers and HCPs active in addressing patient advocacy issues.
Responsibilities Must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of pharmacogenomics related to Quest Diagnostics therapeutic areas of interest.
Ability to translate medical/scientific information and data into high quality medical dialogue.
Possess a sophisticated understanding of the pharmaceutical, diagnostic and healthcare industry including commercial, and government payer strategies, and the evolving healthcare delivery models.
Respond to unsolicited inquiries form HCPs, provide lectures, lead discussion groups, and to educate physicians, other health care professionals, and the sales team (via phone, internet and other means), using relevant approved materials about pharmacogenomics and therapeutic areas relevant to the company's products.
Participate in local, regional, and national professional meetings to promote the science around Quest's pharmacogenomics offerings.
Assist with the identification and training of speakers and consultants.
Address inquiries/clinical support questions from health care professionals for all pharmacogenomics test offerings.
Identify potential investigators for Quest Diagnostics initiated clinical trials utilizing approved resources.
Provides support to the Clinical Site Manager, as requested and approved by the appropriate clinical oversight committees, for site support activities relating to the conduct of a Quest Diagnostics initiated clinical trial (e.
g.
recruitment support).
Facilitates the submission process of investigators' proposals for clinical trials if support is requested, in accordance with Company Policies, and applicable laws, regulations and ethical standards.
Contribute to the development of Medical Brand Plans and Strategies by communicating his or her medical insight and knowledge derived from Expert Physicians, other Healthcare providers or scientific publications about the product or disease area, in particular with reference to patients' needs and treatment trends.
Fully understands and complies with Quest Diagnostics medical and corporate SOP's.
Adheres to the US Compliance Code of Conduct.
Certifies against all required compliance training.
Conveys a clear message on laws, regulations, and ethical standards to both internal and external customers.
Develops an understanding of and complies with all GMA SOPs, the OIG Guidance, the CLIA requirements, ICH, GCP, and relevant FDA laws and regulations (certify completion where required).
Alerts management to possible compliance issues.
Qualifications BA required; PharmD or PhD preferred Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a clinical, diagnostics or pharmaceutical environment.
Require expertise as SME in Pharmacogenomics Understanding of clinical research principles Understanding of the US Healthcare system, the diagnostics/pharmaceutical industry and clinical and health economic practices in the US.
Ability to work independently- experience working across a matrix organization and commercial teams.
Travel required (25% - 50%), varies by geography Ability to work independently- experience working across a matrix organization and commercial teams.
Recommended Skills Clinical Research Clinical Trials Clinical Works Communication Conflict Management Diagnostic Skills Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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