Medical Science Liaison

Position Summary:

The Apellis MSL (Medical Science Liaison) is a remote role based in NSW, focused on developing and maintaining peer-to-peer scientific relationships with key medical experts in NSW and QLD. This role will primarily support the Apellis ophthalmology program and is embedded in the Medical Affairs department. The MSL will collaborate with ophthalmologists and other eye care professionals to support the medical strategy and ensure dissemination and discussion of up-to-date medical information based on scientific exchange.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Develop and maintain peer-to-peer collaborations and relationships with key medical experts in the ophthalmology community
• Support medical affairs (e.g. scientific exchange, conference support) and clinical development initiatives (e.g. site identification, trial recruitment)
• Collaborate with physicians on medical affairs initiatives including publications, advisory boards, medical education opportunities, training
• Serve as scientific peer-to-peer resource to external disease experts and internal stakeholders
• Support the medical community with up-to-date medical information, robust disease expertise, and product information
• Communicate clinical insights on new data to Apellis Medical Affairs and to inform medical strategy for the therapeutic area
• Train internal stakeholders on key scientific and medical topics in relevant therapeutic area
• Develop an understanding of the regional landscape including specialties involved in care of patients
• Maintain effective and appropriate communication among internal stakeholders while maintaining full compliance with relevant requirements
• Generate tactical regional plans to provide needs based, value-added support of the medical and scientific community in-line with company goals
• Uses systems to strategically map, identify, profile and prioritize thought leaders in line with the medical plan and goals
• Maintain accurate reporting and documentation of MSL activities
• Collaborate with internal cross functional stakeholders (e.g. Commercial, Market Access)

Education, Registration & Certification:

• Tertiary qualification in health or medical science degree (MD, PhD, BPharm, BOptom, Borth, BSc); postgraduate studies highly desirable i.e. Master's or PhD

Experience:

• At least 1 - 3 years of experience in Medical Affairs or Medical Science role with a high level of scientific and business acumen
• Comprehensive understanding of, and the ability to continue to learn and disseminate information about the responsible disease area(s)
• Prior ophthalmology experience with knowledge of market dynamics in Australia (and New Zealand) and established relationships with eye care professionals advantageous and highly preferred
• Understanding of compliance considerations and ability to work compliantly in a field-based role, within the medical organization, as well as across the commercial organization
• Thorough and current knowledge of the Medicines Australia Code of Conduct Skills

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Energetically embraces responsibilities, demonstrates ability to achieve goals
• Has strong initiative, and functions well as part of a cross-functional team
• Exhibits excellent time management and planning
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively while traveling
• Proactive mindset with the ability to shape internal processes and contribute beyond the core job scope when opportunities arise
• Must be pro-active team player, flexible, and able to work in a dynamic environment

Travel Requirements:

• This role requires regular travel within NSW and Queensland to engage with healthcare professionals and key stakeholders
• Occasional travel to national and international congresses and meetings may be required
• Must hold a valid driver's license and have access to reliable transport for regional travel

Benefits and Perks:

Apellis offers a comprehensive benefits package, inclusive family building benefits, flexible time off, summer and winter shutdowns, paid family leave, and more 

Company Background:

Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global biopharmaceutical company that combines courageous science and compassion to develop life-changing therapies for some of the most challenging diseases patients face. We ushered in the first new class of complement medicine in 15 years and now have two approved medicines targeting C3. These include the first and only therapy for geographic atrophy, a leading cause of blindness around the world. With nearly a dozen clinical and pre-clinical programs underway, we believe we have only begun to unlock the potential of targeting C3 across many serious diseases.

In Australia, Apellis has achieved a significant milestone with the approval of our innovative therapy, marking an important step in our mission to transform care for patients. We are committed to partnering with healthcare professionals and stakeholders to ensure access to treatments that make a meaningful difference.

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EEO Statement:

Apellis is an equal opportunity employer. Apellis strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, physical or mental disability.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

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