Medical Science Liaison, Neuropsychiatry - Midwest

<p><b>About this role</b></p><p></p><p>The (Sr) Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role is a part of US Medical Affairs, a strategic partner within Biogen, that helps inform medical practice across our therapeutic areas and pipeline to improve meaningful patient outcomes. The (Sr) Medical Science Liaison enables critical stakeholder engagement with Key Medical Experts (KMEs) and other healthcare professionals (HCPs) so they understand the clinical and scientific narrative for Biogen’s therapies. Biogen’s priority is to continue to foster and enable a diverse and inclusive workforce – representing age, gender, sexual identity, race, ethnicity, Veterans, and people with disabilities – that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients who we serve.</p><p></p><p>This territory will cover Illinois, Minnesota, and Iowa.  The successful candidate must reside within the boundaries of the territory. </p><p></p><p><b>What You Will Do</b></p><ul><li><p>Be a credible medical/ scientific expert who engages with KME and HCP to increase confidence in making the best clinical decisions pertaining to disease state and Biogen’s products in the near and long term for the benefit of patient care.</p></li><li><p><i>Focus on </i><b>building deep, strategic, long-term relationships</b><i> with internal & external stakeholder to be viewed as a partner rather than transactional. </i></p></li><li><p>Be a “partner in the trenches”—be responsive, engage often and be a solutions-driven conduit to leaders in the medical community.</p></li><li><p>Engage in projects and/or initiatives aligned to US Medical strategy, objectives and tactics</p></li><li><p><b>Be highly accountable</b><i> to qualitative and quantitative medical excellence performance goals, standards, and measurements. </i>Deliver against KME engagement plans that add high value by navigating resources at the office in collaboration with field and non-field colleagues.  Capture and report KME/HCP medical insights using Veeva with the highest level of consistency and accuracy to help inform the medical and clinical strategies.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Who You Are</b></p><p></p><p>You are a scientific or clinical professional with a passion for science and deep scientific knowledge.  You have a marked curiosity about healthcare and business opportunities.  You keep patients, payers and physicians top of mind in your daily work and collaborate to solve critical scientific and business challenges.</p><p></p><p><b>Required skills</b></p><ul><li><p><b>Advanced Scientific or Clinical degree required; Doctoral (MD, PhD, PharmD) level is preferred.</b></p></li><li><p><b>Effective communication</b>: Communicates concisely, confidently, and credibly; Easily understands other points of views and responds appropriately; Listens with empathy to respond to current and future needs and adjust the communication according to the audience.</p></li><li><p><b>Must reside within the Midwest territory, which includes the following states: IL, MN, and IA.</b></p></li><li><p><b>For Senior Medical Science Liaison consideration, minimum of 5 years’ experience as Medical Science Liaison or similar role within the <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">pharmaceutical/biotechnology</span> industry is required.</b></p></li><li><p><b>Digital potential</b>: Comfortable using and experimenting with technology; Embraces and optimally utilizes new tools and systems; Demonstrates a willingness and aptitude to learn if not yet well versed.</p></li><li><p><b>Accountability</b>: Delivers reliably against goals; Motivated to perform to meet and even exceed metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Views metrics and KPIs as a positive opportunity to communicate value to internal stakeholders.</p></li><li><p><b>Ethical:</b> Understands rules for industry and is committed to following them for the benefit of patients.</p></li><li><p>Able to <b>travel </b>at least 60% of the time, including ability to travel overnight and occasionally on weekends is required.</p></li><li><p><b>Must be 18 years of age or older with valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record</b>. Must have authorization and ability to drive a company leased vehicle or rental.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Preferred Skills & Therapeutic Area Specific Skills</b></p><ul><li><p>Neuropsychiatry experience preferred.</p></li><li><p><b>Experience</b> in a clinical or pharmaceutical environment.</p></li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"><br> </p>Job Level: Management<p style="text-align:left"><br><b>Additional Information</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>The base compensation range for this role is: <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">$165,000.00-$221,000.00</span><div><p style="text-align:left"><br><span>Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance. </span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families <i>physical, financial, emotional,</i> and <i>social well-being</i>; including, but not limited to:</span></p><ul><li><span>Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances</span></li><li><span>Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement </span></li><li><span>Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance</span></li><li><span>A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)</span></li><li><span>Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance </span></li><li><span>80 hours of sick time per calendar year</span></li><li><span>Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit </span></li><li><span>401(k) program participation with company matched contributions</span></li><li><span>Employee stock purchase plan </span></li><li><span>Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year </span></li><li><span><span>Employee Resource Groups participation</span></span></li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"></p></div><div><p style="text-align:left"><b>Why Biogen?</b></p><p style="text-align:left">We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired.<span> </span><a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.biogen.com%2Fresponsibility%2Fdiversity-inclusion.html&data=05%7C01%7Cdennis.mercier%40biogen.com%7C67adaf5a6edd4324716208db0dcd2182%7C7b7466bbfe1d47a0b9438ded565c8e54%7C0%7C0%7C638118946897044815%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=p2vFGx6ZWK7lyBEL4wuNIQJcKSVRZD90VuJxcOkjX04%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read on</a><span> </span>to learn more about our DE&I efforts.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.</p></div>

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