Medical Science Liaison
About the role
ABOUT US Celltrion Healthcare provides biosimilars and innovative biopharmaceutical medications to enhance patient access to advanced therapies worldwide.
We offer biologics to approximately 110 countries and collaborate with more than 30 global partners. With hands-on experience and expertise gained from operating in advanced pharmaceutical markets, Celltrion Healthcare continues to strengthen it's distrubiton networks and provide biosimilars at affordable prices.
POSITION SUMMARY The mission of the Medical Science Liaisons is to be the trusted scientific partners in the field for external experts and decision-makers engaging in mutual scientific exchanges to accelerate data dissemination. Celltrion HC’s Medical Team enhances the knowledge of the scientific and medical value of our products in their respective therapeutic areas, and gather new insights by bringing cutting edge scientific exchange. This is a field-based position focused on establishing and maintaining peer-to-peer relationships with external Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and other relevant healthcare professionals (HCPs). MSLs directly report to the Medical Manager and work and communicate very closely with the Marketing team, as well as the Market Access and the BD teams as needed.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for Quebec and Atlantic Canada provinces, which incorporates multiple territories with different key account managers, needs and priorities Maintain clinical/scientific expertise and serve as subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders Establishes and maintains healthcare professional relationships with physicians and other clinicians to provide scientific exchange per predefined targets and objectives and to ensure the safe and effective use of Company products Interact with top regional KOLs as a key company point of contact for products of Celltrion HC Canada’s portfolio, related activities for the medical community, with an initial focus on immunology products, and build & maintain positive relationships with KOLs through the continuous customer education and engagement Identify and interact with Scientific Experts or other relevant stakeholders (i.e., patient advocacy groups) through credible and accurate medical/scientific exchanges of information Deliver scientifically meaningful medical programs and ensure execution of medical activities Deliver MSL related activities in the specific geography (where located) to engage KOLs in value added provision of clinical and scientific information/data to health professionals via scientific exchanges/presentations Contribute to the planning & execution of symposia, advisory board, consultant meetings, and/or meetings with KOLs and other HCPs Ensure cross-functional collaboration that supports on-time delivery and flawless execution of field initiatives Maintain up-to-date knowledge of competitor products, activities and medical strategies Provide information relevant to the medical landscape in the assigned region, and continuously update knowledge & expertise on products, treatment trends, competitive direction, unmet medical needs, clinical trials, and scientific activities Provide training, education and expert therapy area knowledge to internal staff and commercial partners Provide strategic execution insights for outcome research studies, and develop local RWD generation strategy Provide appropriate medical and scientific support to the generation of data via supporting HCPs and academia in investigator-initiated studies, non-interventional studies, and the generation of real-world evidence Provide medical & scientific support to marketing, marketing access, patient access, business intelligence, regulatory, pharmacovigilance, etc. Ensure all activities are in compliance with regulations, and internal processes & SOPs Contribute to the development and/or review of medical content within promotional and non-promotional materials
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE Doctorate level Degree eg., MD, PhD or PharmD Experience in medical affairs (academic or industry) is required, experience in biologics and IMIDs is required (especially in IBD), experience in the management of clinical studies is a strong asset, experience in oncology is a plus Experience supporting and collaborating with recognized key opinion leaders (KOLs) Experience with Biologics including biosimilars is required Demonstrated analytical skills and a solid understanding of research methodology, project management Ability to travel extensively (up to 60-70%)
BEHAVIROURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS Demonstrate critical leadership capabilities including strategic thinking, driving results, execution excellence, collaborating and influencing Demonstrate enthusiasm, strong initiative, high sense of urgency, and being comfortable managing conflicts Embrace an agile mindset to develop necessary processes to ensure consistent deliverables, and know how to organize people and activities effectively to achieve impactful outcomes Display sound business judgement and business acumen Ensure cooperative and collaborative communication and execution between all internal stakeholders Excellent communication skills (i.e., verbal, written, presentations) and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in cross-functional teams Ability to learn and convey medical/scientific information to healthcare professionals and decision-makers; Translate clinical and/or medical data into compelling messages to help physicians best serve their patients Knowledge of clinical trials designs /HEOR, and RWE studies Ability to prepare and deliver high quality presentations and/or interpretation of scientific or clinical research publications
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About Celltrion Healthcare Canada Limited
Since its humble beginnings in October 2001, Celltrion Healthcare has become one of the world’s recognized players in the area of biosimilars, with operations in over 110 countries and more than 30 worldwide partners.
Our goal is to provide effective and affordable therapeutics to patients everywhere. Our dream is to develop innovative new drugs and become a global biopharmaceutical leader.
Now, with the opening of operations in Canada, this dream has become a reality for all Canadians who are in need. In January 2021, Celltrion Healthcare received Health Canada marketing authorization for world's first subcutaneous formulation of infliximab, RemsimaTM SC, for the treatment of people with rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common chronic inflammatory joint disease, affecting approximately 374,000 Canadians over the age of 16.
In December 2021, Celltrion Healthcare Canada received Health Canada marketing authorization for Yuflyma®, a high-concentration (100 mg/mL), low-volume, citrate-free, and latex-free biosimilar to Humira® (adalimumab). Yuflyma® is approved in ten indications for the treatment of multiple chronic inflammatory diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, adult Crohn's disease, adult ulcerative colitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, plaque psoriasis, adult uveitis, and pediatric uveitis.
We are proud to expand our biosimilar portfolio in Canada, with Remsima™ SC in 2021, and now with Yuflyma®, bringing innovative therapies to help patients on their treatment journey. We will be a contributor to the overall Celltrion journey to become a leading global biopharmaceutical company. At the same time, we will work tirelessly to bring effective therapies to Canadians from coast to coast.
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Medical Science Liaison
About the role
ABOUT US Celltrion Healthcare provides biosimilars and innovative biopharmaceutical medications to enhance patient access to advanced therapies worldwide.
We offer biologics to approximately 110 countries and collaborate with more than 30 global partners. With hands-on experience and expertise gained from operating in advanced pharmaceutical markets, Celltrion Healthcare continues to strengthen it's distrubiton networks and provide biosimilars at affordable prices.
POSITION SUMMARY The mission of the Medical Science Liaisons is to be the trusted scientific partners in the field for external experts and decision-makers engaging in mutual scientific exchanges to accelerate data dissemination. Celltrion HC’s Medical Team enhances the knowledge of the scientific and medical value of our products in their respective therapeutic areas, and gather new insights by bringing cutting edge scientific exchange. This is a field-based position focused on establishing and maintaining peer-to-peer relationships with external Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and other relevant healthcare professionals (HCPs). MSLs directly report to the Medical Manager and work and communicate very closely with the Marketing team, as well as the Market Access and the BD teams as needed.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for Quebec and Atlantic Canada provinces, which incorporates multiple territories with different key account managers, needs and priorities Maintain clinical/scientific expertise and serve as subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders Establishes and maintains healthcare professional relationships with physicians and other clinicians to provide scientific exchange per predefined targets and objectives and to ensure the safe and effective use of Company products Interact with top regional KOLs as a key company point of contact for products of Celltrion HC Canada’s portfolio, related activities for the medical community, with an initial focus on immunology products, and build & maintain positive relationships with KOLs through the continuous customer education and engagement Identify and interact with Scientific Experts or other relevant stakeholders (i.e., patient advocacy groups) through credible and accurate medical/scientific exchanges of information Deliver scientifically meaningful medical programs and ensure execution of medical activities Deliver MSL related activities in the specific geography (where located) to engage KOLs in value added provision of clinical and scientific information/data to health professionals via scientific exchanges/presentations Contribute to the planning & execution of symposia, advisory board, consultant meetings, and/or meetings with KOLs and other HCPs Ensure cross-functional collaboration that supports on-time delivery and flawless execution of field initiatives Maintain up-to-date knowledge of competitor products, activities and medical strategies Provide information relevant to the medical landscape in the assigned region, and continuously update knowledge & expertise on products, treatment trends, competitive direction, unmet medical needs, clinical trials, and scientific activities Provide training, education and expert therapy area knowledge to internal staff and commercial partners Provide strategic execution insights for outcome research studies, and develop local RWD generation strategy Provide appropriate medical and scientific support to the generation of data via supporting HCPs and academia in investigator-initiated studies, non-interventional studies, and the generation of real-world evidence Provide medical & scientific support to marketing, marketing access, patient access, business intelligence, regulatory, pharmacovigilance, etc. Ensure all activities are in compliance with regulations, and internal processes & SOPs Contribute to the development and/or review of medical content within promotional and non-promotional materials
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE Doctorate level Degree eg., MD, PhD or PharmD Experience in medical affairs (academic or industry) is required, experience in biologics and IMIDs is required (especially in IBD), experience in the management of clinical studies is a strong asset, experience in oncology is a plus Experience supporting and collaborating with recognized key opinion leaders (KOLs) Experience with Biologics including biosimilars is required Demonstrated analytical skills and a solid understanding of research methodology, project management Ability to travel extensively (up to 60-70%)
BEHAVIROURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS Demonstrate critical leadership capabilities including strategic thinking, driving results, execution excellence, collaborating and influencing Demonstrate enthusiasm, strong initiative, high sense of urgency, and being comfortable managing conflicts Embrace an agile mindset to develop necessary processes to ensure consistent deliverables, and know how to organize people and activities effectively to achieve impactful outcomes Display sound business judgement and business acumen Ensure cooperative and collaborative communication and execution between all internal stakeholders Excellent communication skills (i.e., verbal, written, presentations) and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in cross-functional teams Ability to learn and convey medical/scientific information to healthcare professionals and decision-makers; Translate clinical and/or medical data into compelling messages to help physicians best serve their patients Knowledge of clinical trials designs /HEOR, and RWE studies Ability to prepare and deliver high quality presentations and/or interpretation of scientific or clinical research publications
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About Celltrion Healthcare Canada Limited
Since its humble beginnings in October 2001, Celltrion Healthcare has become one of the world’s recognized players in the area of biosimilars, with operations in over 110 countries and more than 30 worldwide partners.
Our goal is to provide effective and affordable therapeutics to patients everywhere. Our dream is to develop innovative new drugs and become a global biopharmaceutical leader.
Now, with the opening of operations in Canada, this dream has become a reality for all Canadians who are in need. In January 2021, Celltrion Healthcare received Health Canada marketing authorization for world's first subcutaneous formulation of infliximab, RemsimaTM SC, for the treatment of people with rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common chronic inflammatory joint disease, affecting approximately 374,000 Canadians over the age of 16.
In December 2021, Celltrion Healthcare Canada received Health Canada marketing authorization for Yuflyma®, a high-concentration (100 mg/mL), low-volume, citrate-free, and latex-free biosimilar to Humira® (adalimumab). Yuflyma® is approved in ten indications for the treatment of multiple chronic inflammatory diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, adult Crohn's disease, adult ulcerative colitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, plaque psoriasis, adult uveitis, and pediatric uveitis.
We are proud to expand our biosimilar portfolio in Canada, with Remsima™ SC in 2021, and now with Yuflyma®, bringing innovative therapies to help patients on their treatment journey. We will be a contributor to the overall Celltrion journey to become a leading global biopharmaceutical company. At the same time, we will work tirelessly to bring effective therapies to Canadians from coast to coast.