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Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases — often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading therapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments. Our patient-focused and science-driven approach powers pioneering research and development advancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and neuroscience. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide. Please visit www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com for more information.
Reporting to the Country Medical Director (MD) for Jazz Nordics, the Neurosciences Senior 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 medicines withing the neurosciences portfolio.
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 key external experts (KEEs) 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
Launch Preparation
Identify (key) stakeholders (e.g. MD, nurse, pharmacist, payer &) others
Engage with key stakeholders
Explore market dynamic
Explore patient journey
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 therapies
Supports development of Jazz Pharmaceuticals positioning as the scientific authority in neurosciences
Attends appropriate scientific congresses to stay abreast of developments and to support Regional and National KEE activities
Provides Medical guidance and governance for all Jazz Pharmaceuticals neurosciences therapeutic areas
Acquires a broad understanding of local and national protocols of clinical practice
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 relevant therapies
Develop External Relationships
Develops influential relationships with National and Local KEEs, leading to a productive two-way exchange of scientific information and opinion.
Supports national KOL advocacy through provision of scientific and clinical information
Develops and maintain a national and regional database of key strategic contacts for each relevant product and disease area
Medical Affairs Planning
Contributes to the development of Nordic 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 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
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to critically analyze complex data
Clear and concise communication and presentation skills
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Excellent negotiation skills
Strong inter-personal relationship building skills/collaboration and cross functional teamwork
Knowledge of Specialty Neuroscience and Epilepsy market in the Nordics
Excellent command of spoken English, strong preference for at least one Nordic language
Required/Preferred Education and Licenses
Scientific Graduate with a higher qualification e.g. PhD, Pharm D, MSc etc.)
Description of Physical Demands
Responsibilities may require working outside of “normal” hours, in order to meet business demands.
Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation. For more information on our Benefits offerings please click here: https://careers.jazzpharma.com/benefits.html.
