The Medical Science Liaison, will be responsible for providing medical opinion to Medical Affairs on matters relevant to infants, children, adolescents and adults with medical conditions related to gastroenterology, food allergies, and challenged growth as well as other related conditions.  The Medical Science Liaison provides the medical bridge between clinical research and Medical Department, as well as remaining departments within the organization.  The position will leverage knowledge of science and clinical practice to develop credible initiatives aligned with Faltering Growth and any other identified category objectives to drive business.  Person will work closely with a cross-functional team including Marketing, Sales Regulatory/Legal and, Cross-functional work involves ability to develop strategies to drive business, including successful product launches, messaging and identifying new areas of business.  The position requires working closely with major stakeholders, including key medical opinion leaders. This role will work closely with HCPs to conduct real world evidence programs.  Person is responsible for assuring medical messaging on products and product uses align with corporate goals. This position requires development of health care education materials, and training to internal and external stakeholders. Role requires ability to submit abstracts to present at national/international professional conferences.

Candidate must be based in the Mid-Atlantic region which will encompass Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, DC, West Virginia, and Virginia.

Essential Functions:

• Identify, cultivate, and maintain interactive relationships with current and future Key Opinion Leaders, Study Investigators, and professional organizations. Work with N+1 on developing strategies for driving regional business initiatives.
• Manage local/regional projects on new business initiatives.
• Active participation in driving successful launching of either new products in current areas of business or current products in new medical initiatives.
• Leverage relationship with KOLs to understand the role and current use of Nutricia products and gain consensus on optimal ways to include products in clinical practice.
• Consult KOLs, where appropriate, to ensure that medical messaging is scientifically and medically sound.   
• Provide competitive intelligence to internal stakeholders to gain public insights on competitor activities.
• Work with N+1 on developing and conducting a strong evidence generation platform, including Early Experience Programs.
• Provide support and in-house medical training to salesforce, and to participate in 1:1 visits, meetings and speaker programs.
• Manage KOL/ speaker bureau-delivered peer-to-peer educational talks in key area of business.

• Reach out and develop relationships with top and mid-tier KOLs to drive awareness, recommendation and prescriptions.
• Investigate new products ideas and emerging trends in nutrition therapy.
• Facilitate clinical trial management onclinical research.
• Provide training and support to Sales Force. 
• Actively participate with sales team one-on-one clinical visits, meetings, speaker programs, seminars, etc.  Co-manage peer-to-peer programs with sales force.
• Provide medical, scientific and technical expertise as part of the innovation process.
• Participate in medical/educational programs and initiatives, advisory boards, data presentation to key physicians, speaker training and research initiatives.
• Support publications and medical communications activities.
• Support commercial team with medical and scientific expertise.

The base compensation range for this position is $120,000 - $130,000 commensurate with experience. Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Clinical Knowledge – Understanding of clinical research/good clinical practice and clinical study protocol development.
• Communication Skills- Exceptional oral and written communication and presentation capabilities, speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, has excellent listening skills; seeks input and feedback.  Ability to create PowerPoint presentations.
• Functional Knowledge – Experience with medical research, knowledge of relevant academic institutions, hospitals and research organizations.
• Regulatory Knowledge – Knowledgeable in regulatory, commercial, and clinical issues.
• Work style – Strong team player with proven ability to work independently
• Solid nutrition background and clinical knowledge. Detailed disease knowledge in pediatrics preferred.
• Keep current on market trends, medical and nutrition practices.

• Experience in HCP learning strategies for education and training.
• Manage projects for successful completion.
• Ability to both provide and receive constructive feedback.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and key external stakeholders.

• Work style – strong team player. Work as part of a team to reach common goals.  Proven ability to work independently.

Supervisory responsibilities:
The Medical Science Liaison does not have direct reports.

Working conditions:
Work is conducted in a hybrid model.  Up to 60% domestic travel is required.

Minimum qualifications:

• 5 years’ experience in nutrition, including clinical work, industry or other fieldwork in area of nutrition.
• Registered Dietitian with advanced scientific and/or medical training such as PhD, DCN, RD-AP, MS, or CNSC.  NP, RN, Pharm D, or RD’s with relevant therapeutic area experience will also be considered.
• Must reside in the Mid-Atlantic region which will encompass Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, DC, West Virginia, and Virginia. 

Preferred:

Faltering growth, GI, cardiac, pediatric intensive care units, or nutritional product experience desirable.

Success factors:

• Self-motivated
• Deliver creative ideas for change and continuous process improvement
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Knowledge in basic Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel and Word, EndNote
• Ability to manage projects through successful completion
• Self-directed
• Time management; ability to prioritize work and time to complete products on time

Life at Danone
With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., our vibrant culture and endless growth opportunities are just a couple of the reasons our employees call themselves “Proud Danoners.” 

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Our Brands
When you join us, you’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world, including Activia®, DanActive®, Danimals®, Dannon®, evian®, Follow Your Heart®, Happy Family® Organics, International Delight®, Light + Fit®, Nutricia ®, Oikos®, Silk®, So Delicious® Dairy Free, STōK® Cold Brew Coffee ®, Too Good & Co™, and YoCrunch®.

Our Purpose
We’re committed to making a positive impact on our world. Rooted in our mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible, we’re proud to be the world’s largest B Corp.

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Our Benefits
Our commitment to making the world healthier starts with our employees.

• Physical Wellbeing: We pay for the majority of your medical benefits – which include medical, dental and vision – with our competitive 80%/20% cost-sharing model
• Mental Wellbeing: Danoners receive fitness discounts, unlimited flexible time off and hybrid work schedules. We also have a range of programs that support mental health and substance abuse.  
• Financial Support: We offer a performance-based bonus, a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs and voluntary perks.
• Family Care: We offer caretaker benefits, 18 weeks of parental bonding, fertility, surrogacy, adoption benefits and pet insurance. 

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Equal Opportunity Employer
Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.

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