Scientific Liaison (Denver)

Job Summary:The Scientific Liaison (SL) is responsible for cultivating current and future thought leaders in academic and clinical medicine within the local assigned area. He or she carries out field-based scientific support activities associated with bringing new Astellas Pharma US, Inc. (APUS) products to market and implementing product development plans. The SL provides research results and disease management concepts in medical treatment to thought leaders and primary investigators. The SL implements education, research and therapeutic area support projects at thought leader institutions. All responsibilities are related to the therapeutic area the SL is assigned to. eoe(M/F/D/V)Job Responsibilities:Identifies, develops and maintains collaborative relationships with future and current thought leaders within local scope of responsibility.Attends key scientific local, regional and national scientific meetings.Provides support at the APUS Medical Information booth and completes summaries for sessions/abstracts assigned.Attends APUS scientific symposia.Communicates field intelligence obtained from thought leaders to APUS that has an impact at the local, regional and/or national level.Provides scientific support of product development plans within therapeutic area through discussions regarding Astellas products and compounds, disease state management concepts and identification of areas of mutual interest with thought leaders and APUS.Interacts with Medical Director as appropriate.
REQUIREMENTS
Job Requirements: Minimum of 3 years experience in pharmaceutical industry or related fields required.1-2 years Liaison experience preferred.Experience with teaching hospitals preferred.Demonstrated high level of scientific expertise/competency in therapeutic area of responsibility preferred.Competency in role of the Liaison preferred.Demonstrated ability to understand and effectively communicate scientific information is imperative.Proven oral and written communication skills.Ability to travel overnight 40% - 60% of the time required.Prior experience in managing a frequent travel schedule is desirable.Demonstrated computer skills are essential; familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes is highly desirable.Bachelor degree in related field required; advanced scientific degree, allied healthcare degree or business degree preferred.Skills: Attend Clinical Investigator Meetings, Bone Marrow Transplantation, Case Report Form CRF, Microsoft PowerPoint, Patient & Family Education, Pharmaceutical Research & Development, Phase IV Clinical Reports, Phase IV Clinical Studies, Presentation Skills, Protocol Compliance, Recruit Clinical Investigators, Research & Create New Manuscript Subjects, Strong Interpersonal Skills, Written Communication Skills