Division Overview:
Acrotech Biopharma Inc. was formed as a global platform to commercialize innovative proprietary medications. The company aims to launch scientifically advanced products to address unmet needs and deliver value to patient's as well as all healthcare stakeholders. Acrotech aspires to be a patient focused, research-based organization that strives to launch treatments which are accessible to patients that need them.
Acrotech Biopharma is focused on building a presence in unmet needs in oncology and dermatology. We are currently building out a new Dermatology Business Unit to launch ADQUEY™ a novel treatment for mild to moderate Atopic Dermatitis.
This is a great time to join Acrotech. We are seeking talented leaders to grow our organization. Here you won’t be just a number, but a key contributor who will make significant impact on our organization and the patients we support.
Job Overview:
The Southeast Region includes: AL, AR, FL, GA, KS, LA, MS, MO, NC, OK, SC, TN, and TX. Candidates must live within region.
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will be responsible for cultivating relationships with current and future thought leaders in academic and clinical medicine as assigned. The position carries out planned field activities associated with advancing the knowledge of current available data as well as generating new data with our products. The MSL provides research results and new concepts in medical treatment to physicians and medical personnel affiliated with key institutions. Goals will be accomplished by the development and execution of a regional MSL business plan in concert with the Company’s overall strategy in dermatology.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain relationships with key thought leaders in academic and community centers within assigned territory utilizing scientific evidence-based materials.
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Develop and execute territory plans in alignment with regional and national (U.S.) Medical Affairs strategies.
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Collaborate effectively and proactively establish working relationships with cross-functional teams
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Deliver scientifically accurate, fair-balanced, and compliant presentations
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Support product launches through healthcare provider (HCP) education for safe use of our medicines, serving as a scientific resource to medical and commercial partners as appropriate, to support pre-, peri-, and post-launch activities
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Gain insights from physicians that may impact product strategies
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Act as the primary point of contact and facilitator for investigator-initiated studies (IISs), from submission, review and approval, through study activation/completion
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Support the execution, organization, and planning of advisory boards
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Ensure that all activities are conducted in accordance with company policies
Qualifications - Skills & Requirements:
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Experience in the field of dermatology is preferred with prior MSL experience required.
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Excellent planning, communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
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Ability to provide medical and scientific education, interpreting and communicating complex data, related to disease state and Acrotech products (as appropriate) to HCPs.
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Ability to build strong relationships with peers and cross functional teams. Knowledge of drug development and regulations.
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Ability to establish deep knowledge of assigned therapeutic area and scientific expertise with ability to interact with relevant experts.
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Ability to manage operational workload and effectively multi-task
Education & Experience:
- MD, PhD, or PharmD degree required, candidates with a clinical background (e.g. NP, PA, etc.) and extensive MSL experience will be considered. A minimum of 2 years MSL experience in dermatology is preferred.
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Annual Bonus
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Long-term Incentive Plan
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Medical and Rx Benefits choice of four medical plans through Horizon. Rx automatically provided with medical benefits
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Dental Benefits with three dental plan options through CIGNA
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Vision Plan with two plan options through VSP
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Life Insurance, Basic Life and AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance
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Disability Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Disability and State Disability • Long-Term Disability (LTD), State (short term) disability – where applicable
- FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts) – Both Health Care & Dependent Care Available
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HSA (Health Savings Account)
- 401(k) Plan - Through Fidelity / Employer Match / fully vested after 3 years
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - 100% Confidential and 100% company paid
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Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
- Legal and Identity Theft Insurance
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Paid Time Off - Paid vacation, PTO, Holiday
Notice to Recruitment Agencies:
Please note that we are not accepting unsolicited resumes or proposals from recruitment firms or agencies for this position. Thank you for your understanding.
Physical Requirements: FIELD - While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to: •Work in a temperature controlled office environment or travel via vehicle or commercial transportation •While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to handle or feel objects, talk, hear, and walk during the course of employment •Position requires some degree of travel for business purposes •Employee may use computer, phone, copier and other office equipment in the course of a day •Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and an ability to adjust focus Sedentary work Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Additional Physical Requirements: No Additional Requirements Blood/Fluid Exposure Risk: Category III: Tasks involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. Category I tasks are not a condition of employment.
