CooperSurgical

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a remote role and plays a pivotal role in advancing scientific and clinical understanding of Paragard among key stakeholders, including key opinion leaders (KOL), healthcare professionals, researchers and institutions. The MSL will serve as a subject matter expert on Paragard, providing scientific support, fostering KOL relationships, leading research initiatives, and providing in-person and virtual grant support for IUD insertion trainings. This position requires a strong scientific background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic, collaborative environment. 

About CooperSurgical

CooperSurgical is a leading fertility and women's healthcare company dedicated to putting time on the side of women, babies, and families at the healthcare moments that matter most in life. CooperSurgical is at the forefront of delivering innovative assisted reproductive technology and genomic solutions that enhance the work of ART professionals to the benefit of families. We currently offer over 600 clinically relevant medical devices to women's healthcare providers, including testing and treatment options.

CooperSurgical is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO). CooperSurgical, headquartered in Trumbull, CT, produces and markets a wide array of products and services for use by women's health care clinicians. More information can be found at www.coopersurgical.com.

Medical Information/ Knowledge

• Serve as a scientific resource to external healthcare providers and internal stakeholders.
• Support internal and external stakeholders with up-to-date medical information, disease state and product knowledge for contraception.
• Obtain and maintain full proficiency in disease state and product knowledge for contraception.
• Serve as a credible and valued representative in a variety of interactions with key stakeholders internally and externally (i.e., collaborate with the commercial team, regulatory, legal, R&D, commercial operations, etc.).
• Train internal stakeholders on key scientific and medical topics relevant to contraception.
• Provide fair balanced medical information for healthcare providers by addressing questions about safety and off-label use of company products based on available scientific data.
• Respond to Medical Information Request in a timely manner, and work collaboratively as needed with external vendor.
• Create multimedia scientific educational content for presentations in live and virtual formats for internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct regular, and extensive reviews of the literature, develop presentations, and assist with publications and medical communications.
• Keep abreast of medical and scientific developments in the assigned therapeutic area and proactively report competitive activities and events that can influence the use of company products.
• Provide support for non-promotional educational grant programs for residency and advance practice provider education institutions, community institutions, professional organizations and hospitals.
• Adhere to corporate compliance in all activities, including those related to scientific interactions with internal and external groups.

KOL Development

• Identify, establish and maintain relationships with KOLs, including KOLs, healthcare providers, and researchers.
• Engage KOLs in scientific discussions, share clinical data and insights, and gather feedback on Paragard.
• Establish and develop scientific and clinical relationships with thought leaders and academic centers to engage in scientific exchange and maintain a reliable presence with those scientific leaders to ensure they have a medical contact within the company.
• Actively participate in advisory boards, speaker training events, clinical investigator meetings, and regional and national conferences when required.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers on medical affairs initiatives including publications, conference presentations, advisory boards, medical education, training, speaker development and research.
• Communicate clinical insights and competitive intelligence to Medical Affairs team to inform medical strategy for the therapeutic area. 
• Maintain up to date and accurate reporting and documentation of MSL activities. 

Research

• Identify and evaluate scientific merit of Investigator Initiated Studies and External Collaborative Research study protocols in contraception. 
• Facilitation of the collaborative research process; to include assist in set-up, implementation, and execution of company-sponsored studies in contraception.
• Preparing and present materials for investigator and team meetings for contraception studies.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the company and investigators from inception to publication for investigator initiated studies and external collaborative research projects in contraception.
• Provide scientific input and guidance on study design, protocol development, data interpretation, and publication strategy.

Grant Support 

• Provide scientific support and education to healthcare professionals through in-person interactions and educational events.
• Coordinate and conduct in-person training sessions for healthcare professionals utilizing the VirtaMed simulator to simulate Paragard insertion procedures.
• Provide hands-on guidance and instruction to healthcare professionals on proper insertion techniques, device placement, and patient counseling using the VirtaMed simulator.

Subject Matter Expertise

• Maintain an expert level of knowledge regarding Paragard's mechanism of action, clinical profile, competitive landscape, and relevant scientific literature.
• Serve as a trusted resource for internal teams, including Medical Affairs, Clinical Affairs, Legal, Marketing, and Regulatory Affairs.
• Be capable to collaborate closely with the Promotional Review Committee to ensure that all promotional materials, including slide decks, scientific presentations, and educational resources, comply with regulatory requirements and corporate standards.
• Work to answer all medical information requests.

Medical Information Management

• Manage and disseminate accurate, up-to-date medical information on Paragard to healthcare professionals, researchers, and internal stakeholders.
• Respond to inquiries from healthcare professionals and researchers regarding clinical data, product information, and scientific literature, ensuring timely and comprehensive support.
• Implement a robust version control system and centralized repository for SRLs to facilitate easy access and tracking of revisions.
• Monitor SRL usage and feedback mechanisms to identify any deviations from standard language or regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate between medical, legal, regulatory, and marketing teams to ensure that SRLs reflect the most current scientific evidence and adhere to applicable regulations and corporate standards.
• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., PharmD, MD, PhD, DNP, PA, APRN) required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Medical Science Liaison or similar role within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, preferably in women's health or contraception preferred. 
• Strong background in women's health, reproductive biology, or related field preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage diverse audiences.
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex scientific information effectively to diverse audiences.
• Strong knowledge of clinical research methodologies, data analysis, and evidence-based medicine.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals.
• Self motivated, proactive, and able to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel extensively (approximately 50-70% of the time) as needed to attend meetings, conferences, and provide grant support.

As an employee of CooperSurgical, you'll receive an outstanding total compensation plan. As we believe your compensation goes beyond your paycheck, we offer a great compensation package, medical coverage, 401(k), parental leave, fertility benefits, paid time off for vacation, personal, sick and holidays, and multiple other perks and benefits. Please visit us at www.coopersurgical.com to learn more about CooperSurgical and the benefits of becoming a member of our team.

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of CooperSurgical about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at CooperSurgical via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of CooperSurgical, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by CooperSurgical for this position and a valid agreement with CooperSurgical is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the CooperSurgical agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

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