AskBio Inc. a wholly owned and independently operated subsidiary of Bayer AG is a fully integrated gene therapy company dedicated to developing life-saving medicines and changing lives. The company maintains a portfolio of clinical programs across a range of neuromuscular central nervous system cardiovascular and metabolic disease indications with a clinical-stage pipeline that includes investigational therapeutics for congestive heart failure limb-girdle muscular dystrophy multiple system atrophy Parkinsons disease and Pompe disease. AskBios gene therapy platform includes Pro10 an industry-leading proprietary cell line manufacturing process and an extensive array of capsids and promoters. With global headquarters in Research Triangle Park North Carolina and European headquarters in Edinburgh Scotland the company has generated hundreds of proprietary capsids and promoters several of which have entered pre-clinical and clinical testing.
Our vision: Pioneering science to create transformative molecular medicines.
Our mission: Lead innovative science and drive clinical outcomes to transform peoples lives.
Our principles:
Advance innovative science by pushing boundaries.
Bring transformative therapeutics to patients in need.
Provide an environment for employees to reach their fullest potential.
Our values:
Be a Pioneer. We are not afraid of the impossible and to innovate to make gene therapies accessible to those in need.
Cultivate Collaboration. Strive to be the best teammate actively listen openly communicate and embrace diverse points of view.
Embrace Responsibility. We are humbled by the enormity of our hold a relentless commitment to advance science and clinical outcomes for our patients families and caregivers.
Raise the Bar. Continuously drive improvements and efficiencies. Seek and provide constructive feedback. Have a bias for learning and action.
Act with Uncompromising Integrity. Be honest transparent and committed to doing whats right in every situation. Make clear commitments and follow through.
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific resource that strategically and tactically supports the development medical and scientific objectives of AskBios gene therapy portfolio/pipelines different phases of development.
The MSL will work very closely with the Sr Director Medical Affairs CNS therapeutic Area lead as well as the Field Medical Advisor Gene Therapy (FMAGT) and the Clinical Operations & Clinical Development teams to ensure the successful performance of clinical trials from early feasibility to successful study completion. They will also act as a peer scientific guide who communicates accurate and applicable scientific and medical information to Principal/Sub-Investigators and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and collects relevant data for AskBio from the field. This position will play a pivotal role in aligning medical affairs with clinical development medical communications field engagement and evidence generation. Drawing on deep expertise in clinical research therapeutic innovation and cross-functional collaboration the MSL will ensure medical excellence from early development through commercialization efforts.
The MSL is based in Heidelberg Germany and will report to the Sr Director Medical Affairs- therapeutic Area Lead CNS. This is a fixed term contract for a period of one year.
Job Responsibilities
Clinical Trial Support
Develop maintain manage and link relationships within investigational sites and across relevant referral networks to increase awareness of the clinical trial to maximize their success in reaching their enrollment goals
Drive identification of potential sites and investigators for clinical trials
In collaboration with the Clinical Development and Operations teams support clinical study feasibility and effective study implementation
Enhance clinical operations efforts to support and/or improve recruitment & retention by possible education training clinical discussions with clinical research/investigators team
Support the development of patient referral network within the geographic area
Identify effective prescreening strategies for each trial and recommend improvements
Work with study team to develop plan and execute strategies that will increase enrollment at the clinical trial site level
Support the Development CNS Center Of Excellence Map considering key criteria including KOLs/TLs geographic footprint referral network capacity and infrastructure
External Engagement & Development
Establish a network of KOLs focused on clinical management of conditions in AskBios therapeutic areas of interest
Identify new KOL/HCPs for future engagement including but not limited to identification of new clinical researcher scientific advisors and medical educators
Collect medical insights and intelligence gathered from scientific exchange with clinical investigators and non-investigator thought leaders
Attend and support key Medical/Scientific meetings to make contacts evaluate the field and obtain ideas for improvements in trial design and conduct trial awareness and patient recruitment/retention initiatives
As required support Therapeutic Area Scientific/Clinical National and Regional Advisory Board meetings
In collaboration with the Director patient advocacy and Sr Director Medical Affairs and Therapeutic Area Lead support Patient Advocacy initiatives in alignment with program and product strategies
Cross-functionally identity feasibility and interest of investigators interested in Investigator Initiated Studies (IIS) in alignment with the asset and pipeline
Scientific/Medical Communication
Develop and maintain the highest scientific and medical expertise in the relevant fields and be acknowledged internally and externally as an expert & resource in the assigned therapeutic area
Proactively Identify educational opportunities within assigned geography and address relevant educational gaps by delivering educational presentations to external audiences stakeholders and customers groups
Responsible for timely accurate specific and balanced responses to Medical Inquires in collaboration with Sr Director Medical Affairs and Therapeutic Area Lead
Compliance
Stay current of local laws and guidelines codes of practices and AskBio policies relevant to Clinical Development and Medical Affairs activity
Adherence to SOP and FDA guidance for distribution of scientific information
Adherence to SOP and compliance guidelines for all external contacts
Cross-functionally identity feasibility and interest of investigators interested in Investigator Initiated Studies (IIS) in alignment with the asset and pipeline
Minimum Requirements
PharmD or PhD in a relevant medical or scientific field with 8 years of relevant work experience (may include post-doctoral work) OR Medical Doctor degree
Previous career experience working as a field-based Medical Affairs representative or MSL
Experience collaborating with medical staff in both office and hospital based clinical trials
Ability to plan prioritize and execute multiple projects
Ability to multitask and work both independently and with cross-functional teams
Ability to communicate the scientific basis of the trials to other team members investigators and site staff
An independently motivated working style with good problem-solving skills allowing analysis synthesis and compilation of data from a broad range of disciplines
Strong interpersonal skills for effective professional communications with internal and external stakeholders
Excellent presentation and computer skills (e.g. Word Excel PowerPoint)
Highly motivated team player
Ability to travel to meetings and conferences up to 50% of the time
Preferred Education Experience and Skills
Advanced Degree focused in CNS Neuroscience and/or metabolic disorders
Prior experience in gene therapy
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