Clinical Nurse Specialist Jobs in Louisiana

Job Title: Medical Science Liaison - CNS Company: UCB Pharma Location: New Orleans, LA Description: The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a professional who serves as a key field-based scientific resource for healthcare providers, patients, and internal UCB colleagues.  Information shared is timely, accurate, and fair-balanced.  Areas of responsibilities are broken down into six key areas: Scientific Knowledge and Exchange, Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Development, Territory Management, Research, Internal Functional Group/Commercialization Support, Team Development and Compliance and Pharmacovigilance.  Essential job functions include but are not limited to: Possesses superior knowledge of therapeutic area, including related disease states and co-morbid medical conditions Possesses in-depth knowledge of UCB products, competitive products, and other therapeutic options within relevant disease states Reviews and critiques scientific publications Collects, analyzes, and communicates fair-balanced information concerning therapeutic area, treatment options, emerging standards of care, and competitive intelligence Addresses medical information inquires Provides effective clinical presentations to internal and external audiences and tailors presentations to meet specific audience needs  Conducts local roundtables and education programs that aim to satisfy the specific needs of individual Key Opinion Leaders (KOL)s and Institutions Serves as a scientific expert at key medical and scientific conferences, advisory boards, clinical investigator meetings, internal meetings, and patient advocacy group meetings Identifies national, regional, and local KOLs Maintains and broadens synergistic relationships with KOLs to expand research, advisory, and educational partnership opportunities Anticipates and provides educational and scientific support to KOLs as needed Identifies and facilitates national and global networking opportunities between KOLs and internal and external colleagues Assesses feasibility, facilitates submission, and serves as the primary liaison between UCB and investigator, for unsolicited Investigator-Initiated Studies (IISs) from inception to publication Provides field updates regarding topics of interest for creation and/or updating of Standard Response Letters Identify & support Phase II-IV sites as required Ensures that questions related to AEs & safety are accurately addressed both internally & externally. A minimum of a Pharm D, Ph.D or M.D is required, no exceptions.  One year MSL or industry related experience strongly preferred. Knowledge of relevant therapeutic and clinical experience preferred such as: immunology, with gastroenterology and/or rheumatology, neurology, with epilepsy etc.    Specific Skills: Strong interpersonal skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to clearly articulate complex scientific concepts in 1:1 and group settings Ability to actively listen and process information to identify opportunities Business acumen with a solid understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare arena Ability to take initiative and work both independently and in a team environment Strong multi-tasking, time management, and organizational skills Ability to effectively balance field time and administrative duties Proficient in Microsoft applications, and web-based applications Personal values that align with UCB's core values of:  Passion and Performance, Care, Accountability, Entrepreneurship, Integrity and Quality, Innovation, Focus and "Act Now"