PTC Therapeutics is a global commercial biopharmaceutical company. For over 25 years our team has been deeply committed to a unified purpose: Extending life’s moments for children and adults living with a rare disease.
At PTC, we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team, fostering a strong sense of belonging.
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Job Description Summary:
PTC is an established global biopharmaceutical company that delivers transformative therapies for people living with rare diseases. For over 25 years, we have been harnessing our scientific platforms to create new therapies that address the underlying cause of the disease and deliver on our promise to create more moments for those who count on us.We are on an exciting journey working to change patients’ lives every single day. We are motivated by our patients and the drive for them to have more moments with their families, made possible in part by our research and therapies.
The (MSL) is a field based position of Medical Affairs that is supporting disease diagnosis, diagnostic methods, and strategic initiatives to facilitate early, accurate diagnosis, across all programs of the PTC portfolio within the assigned country. Furthermore he / she supports and represents PTC and its products with, and to, key opinion leaders (KOLs), clinicians, academic institutions, and professional organizations. The Medical Science Liaison addresses the specific needs of these clients by responding to unsolicited requests for information about PTC Therapeutics marketed and PTC Therapeutics treatment areas and products promptly and accurately.
Clinical expertise for disease state, clinical presentation, and differential diagnosis of the diseases of interest in PTC’s portfolio will allow the MSL to evaluate and address regional diagnosis gaps. The MSL will develop strategic and innovative diagnosis initiatives within his / her country to complement the PTC portfolio, supporting PTC programs from clinical trial through commercialization. The MSL will partner with the clinical science and diagnostics function working in a matrix organization to support early disease recognition and diagnosis by health care providers. As the clinical and medical expert on the company’s products, he/she builds long-term relationships and establishes rapport with clinicians in hospitals, clinics, and academic centers through highly scientific product and disease state discussions that support or expand current therapeutic concepts and ensures safe and effective utilization of products. The incumbent is also a resource to company management regarding market dynamics, business development and client feedback
Job Description:
Responsibilities of the role include:
- Attends national and regional medical meetings and symposia as a representative of PTC and engages in discussions with attendees as appropriate; attends scientific sessions and poster presentations, gathers information, and summarizes findings; as possible, and when appropriate, cultivates professional relationships from these contacts.
- Delivers, and may develop/design, fair-balanced and objective clinical and scientific presentations to healthcare professionals (HCPs), payors, patient organizations in response to unsolicited requests for information on the use of company products.
- Identifies and trains speakers for advisory boards, symposia, and educational programs with regulatory approved materials, slides sets, abstracts, posters, etc.
- Identifies, organizes and carry outs regional medical initiatives e.g advisory board as needed.
- Provides input to management regarding alternative therapies, business development opportunities/risks, and client feedback.
- Establishes, manages and maintains successful relations with relevant health authorities, including but not limited to: KOLs, HCPs, academic institutions, payors, patient organizations, etc.
- Facilitates the accurate and timely submission of applications for unrestricted educational grants or research initiatives and requests for support of studies, per company policy.
- Maintains a thorough awareness of medical/clinical, regulator, compliance and quality issues and processes as they apply to the PTC therapeutic areas and adheres to, and supports, the standards established by the company.
- Maintains competitor information relevant to company’s therapeutic areas, goals/objectives, project activities and /product team priorities and stays current on therapeutic advances and competing therapies or products; analyzes and applies relevant intelligence findings and communicates and presents insightful data/impact in an efficient format to appropriate internal stake holders.
Requirements of the role include:
- Advanced degree (e.g., Masters, MPH, PharmD, M.D. or Ph.D.) in a scientific discipline and a minimum of 7 years progressively responsible, relevant experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related environment with a minimum of 3 years of experience as an MSL in rare diseases, or equivalent.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- Must be able to travel on a daily basis to/from customer accounts and drive and/or fly long distances (distances will vary based upon the size of assigned territory).
- Experience supporting an orphan, rare disease and/or specialized drug(s).
- A highly customer-orientated approach, committed to achieving excellent levels of customer service
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels
- A team mindset with the desire to go above and beyond to support the team and organization
EEO Statement:
PTC Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.
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