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Position Overview - Long Term Care Medical Science Liaison
Long Term Care Medical Science Liaisons (LTC-MSL) are trusted and credible medical/scientific experts that provide relevant, reliable and unbiased scientific information to Otsuka Key Opinion Leaders and other individuals impacting the care of patients within the LTC framework. Responsible for developing creative and innovative strategies for addressing the specific needs of external audiences in the long-term care space. Goals will be accomplished by the development and execution of a national and regional medical plans in concert with the overall medical affairs strategy.
Key Activities and Responsibilities
- Identify, develop, and maintain professional relationships with LTC clinical decision makers and healthcare professionals (HCPs) to ensure communication of current and emerging medical and scientific information products, resulting in improvement of optimal patient care and outcomes.
- Develop and execute engagement plans to align education between LTC clinical decision makers and HCPs.
- Develop prioritized plans for local LTC facilities and HCPs.
- Coordinate with Ecosystem partners (RMLs, MSLs, MMLs, etc) to facilitate local outreach and insight gathering
- Establish line of communication with Otsuka internal stakeholders to assure coordinated activity and a customer view of one company.
- Advocate for disease awareness to address LTC resident unmet medical needs.
- Facilitate communication between Otsuka and clinical decision makers in the LTC space.
- Facilitate and moderate scientific peer discussions and education programs.
- Arrange or conduct educational programs ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Attend local, regional, and national medical conferences to build advocacy for Otsuka and our areas of focus.
- Collect competitive intelligence and analyze data (symposia, abstracts, poster presentations, etc.)
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, Biological Sciences, Health Services Research or Public Health, (PharmD., M.D., PhD. or D.Ph.) is required.
- Minimum of 3-5 years related work experience (clinical, health system or industry)
- Long term care experience is highly preferred
- Business travel, by air or car, up to 70%
- Territory includes ND, SD, NE, MN, IA, WI, IL, IN and MI.
- Preferred living location is Chicago, Minneapolis, Indianapolis, Detroit or Milwaukee
Competencies
Accountability for Results - Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.
Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.
Patient & Customer Centricity - Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.
Impactful Communication -Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.
Respectful Collaboration - Seek and value others' perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.
Empowered Development - Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.
Company benefits: comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage, company provided Basic Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, a 401(k) match, PTO allotment each calendar year, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.
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