Opportunity awaits those up to the challenge of developing transformative therapies across a broad range of debilitating diseases.
Summary:
The Apellis MSL (Medical Science Liaison) is a remote role based in NSW, focused on developing and maintaining peer-to-peer scientific relationships with key medical experts in NSW and QLD. This role will primarily support the Apellis ophthalmology program and is embedded in the Medical Affairs department. The MSL will collaborate with ophthalmologists and other eye care professionals to support the medical strategy and ensure dissemination and discussion of up-to-date medical information based on scientific exchange.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain peer-to-peer collaborations and relationships with key medical experts in the ophthalmology community
- Support medical affairs (e.g. scientific exchange, conference support) and clinical development initiatives (e.g. site identification, trial recruitment)
- Collaborate with physicians on medical affairs initiatives including publications, advisory boards, medical education opportunities, training
- Serve as scientific peer-to-peer resource to external disease experts and internal stakeholders
- Support the medical community with up-to-date medical information, robust disease expertise, and product information
- Communicate clinical insights on new data to Apellis Medical Affairs and to inform medical strategy for the therapeutic area
- Train internal stakeholders on key scientific and medical topics in relevant therapeutic area
- Develop an understanding of the regional landscape including specialties involved in care of patients
- Maintain effective and appropriate communication among internal stakeholders while maintaining full compliance with relevant requirements
- Generate tactical regional plans to provide needs based, value-added support of the medical and scientific community in-line with company goals
- Uses systems to strategically map, identify, profile and prioritize thought leaders in line with the medical plan and goals
- Maintain accurate reporting and documentation of MSL activities
- Collaborate with internal cross-functional stakeholders (e.g. Commercial, Market Access)
Education, Registration & Certification:
- Tertiary qualification in health or medical science degree (MD, PhD, BPharm, BOptom, Borth, BSc); postgraduate studies highly desirable i.e. Master’s or PhD
Experience:
- At least 1-3 years of experience in Medical Affairs or Medical Science with a high level of scientific and business acumen
- Comprehensive understanding of, and the ability to continue to learn and disseminate information about the responsible disease area(s)
- Prior ophthalmology experience with knowledge of market dynamics in Australia (and New Zealand) and established relationships with eye care professionals is mandatory
- Understanding of compliance considerations and ability to work compliantly in a field-based role, within the medical organization, as well as across the commercial organization
- Thorough and current knowledge of the Medicines Australia Code of Conduct Skills
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Energetically embraces responsibilities, demonstrates ability to achieve goals
- Has strong initiative, and functions well as part of a cross-functional team
- Exhibits excellent time management and planning
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively while traveling
- Proactive mindset with the ability to shape internal processes and contribute beyond the core job scope when opportunities arise
- Must be pro-active team player, flexible, and able to work in a dynamic environment
Travel Requirements:
- This role requires regular travel within NSW and Queensland to engage with healthcare professionals and key stakeholders
- Occasional travel to national and international congresses and meetings may be required
- Must hold a valid driver’s license and have access to reliable transport for regional travel
Work Arrangement:
Travel Requirements:
This role requires regular travel within NSW and Queensland to engage with healthcare professionals and key stakeholders
Education:
Doctorate Degree
Benefits and Perks:
Apellis offers a comprehensive benefits package, inclusive flexible time off, summer and winter shutdowns, paid family leave and more!
Company Background:
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global biopharmaceutical company leading the way in complement science to develop life-changing therapies for some of the most challenging diseases patients face. We ushered in the first new class of complement medicine in 15 years and now have two C3-targeting medicines approved to treat four serious diseases. Breakthroughs for patients include the first-ever therapy for geographic atrophy, a leading cause of blindness, and the first treatment for patients 12 and older with C3G or primary IC-MPGN, two severe, rare kidney diseases. We believe we have only begun to unlock the potential of targeting C3 across many serious diseases.
For more information, please visit http://apellis.com or follow us on LinkedIn and X.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.