Senior Medical Science Liaison

About Nuclear & Precision Health Solutions:

The Nuclear & Precision Health Solutions (NPHS) division is committed to improving the lives of patients by applying more than 40 years of experience and expertise in nuclear and precision health. The business provides radiopharmaceutical development, manufacturing, preparation, market access, and business solutions across the care delivery continuum from origin to patient administration. As the only national source for both SPECT and PET radiopharmaceuticals with the largest network of 130 pharmacies and 30 cyclotron facilities, we can reach 95% of U.S. hospitals within three hours. We give customers the support they need in regulatory compliance, reimbursement, continuing education, information management and other crucial areas, so they can focus on their patients.

What a Senior Medical Science Liaison contributes to Cardinal Health:

The Senior Medical Science Liaison acts as a representative of the Nuclear & Precision Health Solutions (NPHS) medical affairs department to support Cardinal Health customers, the scientific development of drug products, and medical education.

This role leverages internal product knowledge and medical and clinical subject matter experts to develop activities that deliver highly credible, fair/balanced scientific information to internal and external stakeholders. They establish professional relationships with medical thought leaders including key opinion leaders (KOLs) to communicate and understand key relevant clinical and research insights and develops and deploys scientific & clinical education for healthcare professionals, patients and others.

This role reports to the Director of Regulatory & Medical Affairs.

Responsibilities:

• Identify Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to establish and maintain scientific relationships; connect with KOLs in academic and community centers in multiple therapeutic areas focused on radiopharmaceuticals (oncology, neurology, cardiology)
• Develop and execute territory plans in alignment with regional and national plans of action
• Collaborate across multiple functions and within a region to maximize territory opportunities
• Act as a technical resource to physicians using Cardinal Health NPHS products
• Act as primary liaison to investigators interested in developing and performing investigator-initiated research
• Collaborate with NPHS Clinical Affairs to enhance patient enrollment in NPHS-sponsored clinical trials with site recommendations and maintain contact with investigators participating in ongoing studies
• Provide clinical presentations and information in response to unsolicited questions (as appropriate) in academic, community, and healthcare provider settings in both groups and one-on-one situations
• Lead scientific strategy at medical congresses
• Lead internal and external clinical education programs
• Provide timely feedback/information on emerging clinical/scientific data and opportunities from literature and market insights to internal teams and stakeholders (strategy, business development, marketing)
• Maintain current knowledge of FDA regulations and internal policies regarding Medical Drug Information, including any MSL presentations and Medical/Safety Review Committees

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience preferred as a Medical Science Liaison or in a similar clinical education role with customer facing experience
• Radiopharmaceutical experience is required
• Nuclear Medicine certification (CNMT) or MD/DO/PharmD/RN/PhD strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in scientific field and/or medical discipline or completed college course work in applicable field highly preferred
• Current working knowledge of US legal, regulatory, and compliance regulations & guidelines to industry interactions with healthcare professionals
• Possess the ability to partner and maintain relationships within the medical community
• Proven ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams and networks
• Outstanding written and verbal presentation skills
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong business acumen, project management, analytical, communication and decision-making skills
• Ability to thrive in a matrix organization and enjoy a problem-solving, fast-paced environment
• Strong customer facing experience with ability to interact with all levels of internal and external customers
• Ability to travel if needed (primarily to scientific conferences or customer locations)

What is expected of you and others at this level:

• Interacts with subordinates, peers, customers, and suppliers at various management levels
• Interact with senior management
• Independently lead Medical Affairs projects
• Utilizes broad and deep knowledge to develop innovative new business practices, policies and procedures
• Contributes to the development of department strategy
• Works on or may lead highly complex projects of large scope
• Projects are typically cross-functional and have significant and long-term impact
• Provides solutions which set precedent
• Negotiates complex or risky technical business issues on behalf of the company
• Independently defines project establishes budgets identifies participants and mitigates risk
• Consults with management to determine project objectives with long-term implications
• Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range: $103,500 - $164,745

Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 09/28/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate?s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.