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This is a remote traveling role, you must live near a major airport in the territory Territory is : Texas and Oklahoma Who We Are : Harvesting Hope with a Growing Family At Merz Therapeutics, we take a nurturing approach to our organization – treating colleagues like family, embracing our whole selves and creating a company culture that encourages growth and decisive action. We are committed to caring for whole communities by focusing on individuals suffering from movement disorders and neurological conditions and the healthcare providers dedicated to helping them, while simultaneously bolstering our team members in a united effort to make a difference. As a private, family-owned company, we have the liberty and support to make decisions for ourselves, our customers and the patients we serve. We pride ourselves on building an inclusive culture where there is room to celebrate individual growth with the ability to contribute to a common good as a collaborative team. Our mission is grounded in a long-term view of making a difference for the common good, while growing together as a family. If you‘re looking to immerse yourself in a passionate team rooted in community, connection and camaraderie, then we’re looking for YOU! #IAmMerz As the Medical Science Liasion (MSL), you will have the opportunity to develop and maintain a network of strong Merz Therapeutics relationships with regional, national and international key opinion leaders . The relationships you cultivate with future leaders will span across core specialties (Neurologists, Adult Physical Rehabilitation Medicine, ENT) related to our Merz Therapeutics product portfolio. Through these relationships, you will also pave the way for greater receptivity to future pipeline products within the communities we serve, and generate clinical data in support of the Merz Therapeutics portfolio. Overall, you will help facilitate broad dissemination of Merz Therapeutics clinical information supporting the therapeutics business, ensuring fair and balanced discourse. As the MSL, you will also serve as a BU scientific product expert in support of internal business unit stakeholders and high- level key opinion leaders. As a BU expert, this position will help identify and support investigator initiated trials, clinical slide decks, aid in publication review and development, assist in creating scientific messaging and materials for the medical affairs team to utilize in the field and serve as scientific liaison with internal and external stakeholders. Managing Key Opinion Leader Relationships Drive regional, national, and international Key Opinion Leader identification, development, and support across core specialties (Neurologists, Adult PM&R, ENT) that reside in the respective region in support of the Merz Therapeutics product portfolio. Respond to and document unsolicited requests from healthcare providers and / or payers for medical information on company products and pipeline. Develop and implement effective educational messaging plans to increase scientific awareness and advocacy of Merz Therapeutics products among healthcare providers in the field. Manage the scientific exchange and deliver fair balanced scientific responses to managed care key decision makers at both commercial and federal plans. Support grants, investigator initiated trials, advocacy / speaking opportunities and educational requests Maintain high level of clinical knowledge around Merz Therapeutics portfolio and market competitors, increasing credibility and strong educational discourse Provide competitive intelligence to Merz Therapeutics internal stakeholders Manage Medical Congress Activities and Planning Advanced profiling / planning for assigned medical meetings Manage calendar of events for congresses, planning key opinion leader / Merz Therapeutics activities and engagements and lead appropriate Senior Level management / key opinion leader interactions. Educate key opinion leaders congress faculty on Merz Therapeutics portfolio science to ensure awareness around new indications, identify educational opportunities and communicate follow-up activities to commercial counterparts where appropriate Observe and audit relevant sessions at medical meetings, follow up on educational opportunities ( misinformation) and provide post meeting report on educational value Be a Brand Lead Expert Assigned as specific Merz Therapeutics product lead expert to support clinical and scientific commercial needs (create brand workshops / training sessions, contribute scientific information for brand plans / war-games, develop materials for medical affairs presentations, etc.) Execute scientific and clinical workshops for internal meetings to help strengthen scientific acumen across various divisions of Merz Therapeutics Facilitate company sponsored investigator initiated trials (IITs) including milestones, patient recruitment and enrollment and publication planning Provide Medical / Clinical teams with feedback and insights from interactions with thought leaders and investigators Facilitate investigator interactions with R&D. Aid Scientific Advisory Boards Aid with the execution of Medical Affairs advisory boards in support of the Therapeutics portfolio for the purpose of identifying knowledge / science gaps, problem resolution, aid with product development and generate key opinion leader consensus on treatment guidelines Minimum 60% field travel, which may include weekends and overnights, for both key opinion leader office visits, managed markets meetings and attendance at medical meetings Education (required) Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD or MD) Professional experience (required) At least one year MSL or related industry experience Knowledge of Methods (required) Adhere to corporate SOPs and ensure vigilant compliance with relevant legal and regulatory guidelines governing scientific interactions with physicians and healthcare professionals across all activities, including those related to clinical trials, scientific interactions with internal and external groups, and responses to unsolicited medical / scientific information. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and regulatory guidelines governing commercial and scientific interactions with healthcare professionals and other business partners. Maintain strict adherence to company compliance policies and government regulations. Foster the highest levels of personal and corporate integrity. Should have working knowledge of PhRMA and AdvaMed Code and FDA regulations regarding marketing of prescription drug and medical device products. (preferred) Preferred Knowledge and Skills : Strong clinical knowledge in relevant therapeutic areas Business acumen and strong working knowledge of therapeutics / neurosciences industry and the medical device / pharmaceutical regulatory and compliance environment. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint Strong interpersonal skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to clearly articulate complex scientific concepts in 1 : 1 and group settings Strong multi-tasking, time management and organizational skills Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Merz Therapeutics we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Recruitment Note : Merz Therapeutics only sends emails from verified “” addresses and never asks for sensitive, personal information or money. 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