MSL Oncology

Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Madrid, Spain

Reporting to the Oncology Ass. Dir. Medical Affairs, the Medical Science Liaison is responsible for the implementation of the local affiliates' Medical Plan and tactics that support the successful commercialization of in-market and future Jazz Pharma products. This is a field-based, non-promotional role. The incumbent will be the medical and scientific expert for the therapy area. The main areas of responsibility include responding reactively to unsolicited requests for information from healthcare professionals, building collaborative relationships with opinion leaders and facilitating the exchange of unbiased scientific information between the medical community and the company through best-in-class medical education. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring all activities are executed in accordance with regulatory and legal frameworks including but not limited to GCP, IFPMA and local regulations as well as Jazz Pharmaceuticals Policies and Healthcare compliance procedures.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

Provision of Medical Information

Provides high quality, balanced and scientific Medical Information to both internal and external customers on request and in a timely manner
Delivers best in class, scientific, educational meetings executed in accordance with Jazz and local regulatory and legal frameworks
Provides scientific information to ensure appropriate positioning of Jazz Pharmaceuticals medicines within relevant national and local protocols, guidelines and formularies in order to ensure appropriate access Positions self as Scientific Expert
Maintains an up to date and high level knowledge of the therapy area and Jazz products
Supports development of Jazz Pharmaceuticals positioning as the scientific authority on oncology and hematology
Attends appropriate scientific congresses to stay abreast of developments and to support Regional, National and local External Expert (EE) activities and Jazz interests
Provides Medical guidance and governance for all Jazz Pharmaceuticals oncology and hematology therapeutic areas in Spain
Acquires a broad understanding of local and national protocols and standards of clinical practice and trends in disease management in country
Ensure the collection of filed insights to adequately inform the local strategy of Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Supports company-sponsored and Investigator Initiated Research

Supports the local implementation of Jazz Pharmaceuticals sponsored studies and projects
Responds to requests for Investigator Initiated Research grants in accordance with Jazz standard operating procedures
Supports the submission and review of Investigator Initiated Research proposals
Ensures support of the life cycle management of all oncology and hematology products

Develop External Relationships

Develop influential relationships with National and Local External Experts (EE) in Spain, leading to a productive two-way exchange of scientific information and opinion.
Supports national EE advocacy through provision of scientific and clinical information
Develop, maintain and segment a national and regional database of key strategic contacts for each relevant product and disease area

Medical Affairs Planning

Ensures implementation and execution of country Medical Plan at local/territory
Contributes to the development of Spanish Medical Plan and provides input into local strategies and tactics
Manages relevant budget to enable execution of Medical Plan
Works in a collaborative manner with cross-functional colleagues to ensure a Key Account Management approach Responsible for maintaining minimum Company stand

Responsible for maintaining minimum Company standards

Adheres to the relevant national and local Codes of Practice
Behaves ethically and with integrity at all times
Acts as an ambassador for Jazz Pharmaceuticals following company mission and values
Keeps own written development plan and implement
Prepares timely reporting according to the company needs