Medical Science Advisor

The Medical Science Advisor (MSA) is a key member of the medical affairs team, reporting to the Head of Medical Affairs, supporting broader medical affairs goals and initiatives. The Medical Science Advisor (MSA) serves as a bridge between field-based medical activities and internal strategic department initiatives. This hybrid position leverages in-depth scientific knowledge to help implement and execute medical affairs projects while maintaining engagement with key external stakeholders.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Strategic Initiatives and Insight Generation:

• Partner with Sr. Director, Medical Affairs to support and execute Medical Affairs Plan and assigned Strategic Initiatives (i.e., clinical trial support, advisory boards, training programs, publication development).
• Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., clinical, regulatory, commercial) to align medical activities with corporate goals.
• Represent medical affairs at internal and external (i.e., partner) meetings, ensuring alignment and consistency in messaging.
• Attend scientific conferences as requested to better understand therapeutic landscape and research needs of scientific community.
• Identify trends and gather insights from the field to inform and refine medical strategies.

KOL Engagement:

• Build and sustain scientific relationships with KOLs, healthcare providers, and institutions
• Conduct scientific exchange to communicate the science and clinical application of company products.

Field-Based Education and Awareness:

• Respond to educational requests from commercial field colleagues in assigned territory or on a national basis in limited situations where requests are best suited to individual expertise. MSAs are responsible for the delivery of accurate and compliant information to HCPs.
• Develop and implement educational activities for HCPs inclusive of allied health professionals and support staff.

• Contribute to the development and execution of product-focused strategies, including medical communication materials and field tools.

• Ensure timely and compliant reporting of field activities and outcomes.

Business Development Support:

• Provide medical and scientific input to assess partnerships, licensing opportunities, and potential acquisitions aligned with individual expertise, as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced Medical or Health Science degree from an accredited college or university (i.e., MD, PharmD, NP or PhD)
• 7+ years experience/proven track record in a medical scientific role or equivalent.
• Excellent skills with MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
• Superior presentation and communication skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Frequently required to stand
• Frequently required to walk.
• Frequently required to sit.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to lift light weights (less than 25 pounds)
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include: close vision, color vision and ability to adjust or focus
• Ability to travel, including overnight stays by plane, train or auto, up to 50%

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The noise level in the work environment usually is quiet.

HEMA Biologics is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.