Sr Manager, Medical Science Liaison - LAZIO / ABRUZZO / UMBRIA
Sr. Manager, Medical Science Liaison - LAZIO / ABRUZZO / UMBRIA
Overview
The Senior Manager, Medical Science Liaison is responsible for executing field medical activities that support the Medical Affairs strategy for marketed products and/or development compounds. The role applies strong clinical knowledge and field expertise to gather insights from the external healthcare environment and communicate these internally to support decision-making. The Senior Manager, Medical Science Liaison builds and maintains relationships with key external stakeholders and contributes to the identification of scientific and clinical trends within the therapeutic area. Working under the guidance of the Medical Affairs Lead and/or Medical Affairs Manager, the role supports the delivery of medical plans, contributes to the identification of data gaps, and helps ensure stakeholder information needs are met through appropriate scientific exchange. The successful candidate will demonstrate solid scientific expertise, effective stakeholder engagement skills, and a good understanding of the disease area and product landscape.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain professional relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) within assigned therapeutic areas Identify potential investigator-initiated study (IIS) opportunities and support interactions with investigators as appropriate Gather and communicate field insights, including emerging clinical and scientific trends Support the development and execution of advisory boards, symposia and publication activities Contribute to the development and implementation of local Medical Affairs plans under guidance (e.g. Medical Activity Plans) Support review of promotional and non-promotional materials (e.g. MRCP) in collaboration with the Medical team Collaborate effectively with cross-functional colleagues, including Medical and Commercial teams, to support aligned execution of plans Provide accurate, balanced and timely scientific information in response to external and internal requests Support scientific presence at conferences and external meetings Escalate and respond to medical enquiries in line with company processes Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the therapeutic area, product data and competitor landscape Ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory and company policies
Qualifications
Degree in medical, clinical or life sciences (PhD, MD or equivalent preferred) Relevant experience in the healthcare industry; prior MSL or similar field medical experience preferred Understanding of clinical research and working knowledge of GCP is beneficial Experience reviewing and interpreting scientific literature Strong communication and presentation skills Ability to manage territory and prioritise workload effectively Willingness to travel (approximately 50–60%) About Alnylam: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ALNY) has led the translation of RNA interference (RNAi) into a whole new class of innovative medicines with the potential to transform the lives of people afflicted with rare and more prevalent diseases. Based on Nobel Prize-winning science, RNAi therapeutics represent a powerful, clinically validated approach to treating diseases at their genetic source by “interfering” with mRNA that cause or contribute to disease. Since our founding in 2002, Alnylam has led the RNAi Revolution and continues to turn scientific possibility into reality. Our culture: Our people-first culture is guided by our core values: fiercely innovative, open culture, purposeful urgency, passion for excellence, and commitment to people, and these values influence how we work and the business decisions we make. Thanks to feedback from our employees over the years, we’ve been fortunate to be named a top employer around the world. Alnylam is extremely proud to have been recognized as one of Science Magazine’s Top Biopharma Employers, one of America's Most Responsible Companies for 2024 by Newsweek, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and UK – among others. At Alnylam, we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equal employment opportunity. We are dedicated to building an environment where employees can feel that they belong, can bring their authentic selves to work, and achieve to their full potential. By empowering employees to embrace their unique differences at work, our business grows stronger with advanced and original thinking, allowing us to bring groundbreaking medicines to patients.