Teva Medical Science Liaison Senior Manager 

Spain, Community of Madrid, Madrid 

670870136

To achieve success, it is critical that the MSL manager:

• Understands the broader business strategy and provide scientific support to enable compliant delivery aligned with the medical plan
• Is an integral part of the medical and the brand team, contributing to the development of the brand and medical plan through provision of insights and expertise
• Works effectively in a collaborative manner with sales, marketing, market access, HEOR, clinical development and other relevant teams to achieve business goals
• Responsible for decisions around team resourcing and working practices of the MSLs across the relevant therapy areas
• Works closely with cluster, EU and global therapy area leads and EU MSL head to achieve best outcomes for the function, therapy area and the cluster
• Ensures that the MSL team leverages a variety of channels, including digital, to engage with external stakeholders, in line with Teva internal policy to maximize customer experience
• Fosters personal accountability and ownership of individual and team success

We prefer people located inor. However, we do accept talent from.

Reporting directly to Cluster Medical Head/Medical Affairs Director, the Medical Science Liaison Senior Manager will perform the following duties:

1. People Management

• Driving excellence & strategy across the MSL team by assisting in development and oversight of field activities, ensuring attainment of stated goals and providing continuous reports and activities to management and business partners
• Develops, coaches and motivates the MSLs and is ultimately responsible for the consistency and delivery of induction, training and ongoing coaching of new staff to ensure high caliber team
• Selects, recruits and retains high caliber staff and provides the environment for innovation, creativity and makes self-development the core team focus
• Drives cross functional team working relations across the MSL team.
• Budget responsibility of the MSL team within the cluster

2. Therapy area and brand support

• Leads and prioritizes the MSL team objectives and inputs into the medical plan and other relevant plans such as the Go to market plan (GTMAP)
• Ensures consistency of communication, objectives, expectations, resourcing, reporting (Veeva system) across all therapy areas with regards to MSLs
• Agree with brand teams (commercial and medical) the overall brand support required from the local MSLs
• Lead the MSL function to deliver on-going and future value to the business through strong organizational, analytical skills and results oriented approach
• Works closely with the CSU at affiliate and cluster level to deliver the clinical trial program aligned to the medical plan
• Collaborates with the EU and global medical affairs teams to co-ordinate & disseminate information and share best practice
• Supports and coordinates the design and implementation of medical action plans in line with the brand medical strategy

3. Customer focus

• Creates an environment where their team members actively work towards providing excellent customer experience with customers at the heart of their activities
• Facilitates partnership working with key internal and external stakeholders
• Acts as a sponsor and advocate to ensure that Teva MSLs are recognized as “best in class” valuable partners both internally and externally

4. Maintain compliance:

• Has an excellent understanding of the local and regional code of practice (such as the ABPI/ EFPIA) including but not restricted to maintaining high professional standards of conduct in line with relevant Teva policies and procedures, with a duty of care to the reputation of the organization
• Ensures that the team operates in a compliant fashion at all times, and performs relevant audits (as and when necessary) to ensure the same

1. Internally

Cross functional collaboration with:

• Wider medical affairs team including cluster, regional and global team members
• Wider commercial organisation including members of the sales, marketing and other appropriate commercial members
• Market access, Health Outcomes, Government affairs, Clinical Studies Unit and other relevant field or office based team members

2. Externally

• Regular contacts with appropriate Healthcare Professionals, Healthcare Organizations, Patient Organizations (as per local guidance), investigator sites, academic institutions and other relevant clinical networks

• MD, Pharm D, PhD, or educated to a degree level or equivalent with a scientific qualification
• At least 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry as MSL, medical advisor or medical manager. Ideally experienced in managing people
• Previous experience/ability to lead, manage and develop field-based team
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory process, local/ national healthcare economy and the pharmaceutical industry code of conduct
• Deep understanding and thorough knowledge of the relevant disease area preferred
• Fluency in written and spoken English (minimum B2)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with an attention to detail
• Ability to synthesize complex information, make decisions, communicate it effectively ultimately motivating and leading the team to success
• Ability to collaborate and share information to contribute to the planning process and manage execution of the agreed medical plan in line with the brand / therapy area objectives
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge, ability and willingness to drive team to engage with customers using traditional as well as novel digital channels
• Agile and flexible with regards to changing priorities and business needs. Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Effective teamwork and partnership with diverse internal and external stakeholders

Cluster Medical Head/Medical Affairs Director

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