Senior Medical Science Liaison (Mid-Atlantic)

We are seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison (Senior MSL) - this is an opportunity to join Xenon in a field-facing role and to help shape the development of the MSL function and team within wider Medical Affairs and Clinical Development teams. This role will engage with external Health Care Providers, Key Opinion Leaders, and patient groups to provide education on the benefits of the Xenon’s pipeline in epilepsy. 

The Senior MSL will be responsible for the Mid-Atlantic territory, engaging with Health Care Providers and attending both major and regional congresses.

The successful candidate will have proven ability to operationalize product communication strategies and have a clear understanding of the needs of health care providers, patients and families, able to clearly communicate complex scientific and medical information in an articulate and warm manner as appropriate for the specific audience. Preferred locations for this position include Philadelphia, Cleveland, and Washington, DC. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    Build strong relationships with KOLs and other healthcare thought leaders, interacting to communicate and advance Xenon’s scientific platform, clinical and medical information in alignment with corporate and brand objectives; identify and report key scientific, clinical and research insights from KOLs to Medical Affairs and the Clinical Development and Commercial teams.
•    Act as a key scientific resource to Health Care Providers, communicate up to date medical, clinical, and scientific information about Xenon’s neurology and epilepsy products.
•    Support KOL identification and patient recruitment initiatives for assigned clinical programs in epilepsy.
•    Lead assigned national and/or regional congress activities in accordance with Medical Affairs strategies and plans.
•    Contribute to Medical Affairs and MSL strategies and plans; adapt strategies, plans, and tactics for the assigned territory.
•    Provide instruction, coaching and mentoring to new or less experienced MSLs.
•    Travel domestically up to 50% of the time, including overnight travel as business needs require. International travel may be required on an ad-hoc basis.
•    Act in accordance with Company policies, including, for example, the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and ensure policies are understood and followed by direct reports, if any.

QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Minimum of a relevant doctorate degree (i.e. M.D., PhD, PharmD, DPH).
•    Minimum 5 years MSL experience required, with 8+ years strongly preferred.
•    Minimum 3 years MSL experience in neurology therapeutic area; experience in epilepsy strongly preferred.
•    Clinical trial development and drug launch experience strongly preferred.
•    Knowledge of clinical research processes, FDA regulations, and OIG guidelines required.
•    Ability to communicate accurately and confidently across multiple disease states.
•    Established relationships with KOLs and knowledge of institutions in neurology; epilepsy strongly preferred.
•    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
•    Proven ability to work both independently and cross-functionally.

The base salary range for this role is $197,400 to $210,000 USD; we will consider above this range for exceptional candidates. Base salary is determined by a combination of factors including, but not limited to, education and other qualifications, years of relevant experience, and internal equity.