Medical Education Research Liaison/Sr. MERL-Metabolic/Hyperuricemia

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The Medical Education and Research Liaison (MERL) is responsible for supporting the scientific and business interests of TAP by developing, nurturing and leveraging relationships with leading experts and thought leaders (Key Opinion Leaders) at the local, regional and national levels. This is done by conducting scientific / clinical exchange with opinion leaders on a peer-to-peer level, regarding TAP's marketed products and scientific exchange regarding disease states in areas of upstream products. The MERL will work to become the preferred educational liaison and partner for Investigators initiating IIR studies by earning their respect through his/her knowledge and expertise in clinical development.

The MERL works to implement scientific exchange programs that complement or supplement TAP's overall clinical and business development plan. And, with regard to IIR studies, they work to ensure timely and appropriate publication of the results. The MERL must possess in-depth knowledge of TAP's marketed products, upstream products and all associated disease state areas. The MERL will support the development of new markets for drugs in clinical development and facilitate communication between the medical community and across TAP's R&D department as well as the Marketing Department.

The Sr. MERL is the level for an experienced Medical Education (Science) Liaison who has demonstrated proficiency at the position and has mastered a majority of the skill sets necessary to succeed and serve as a role model to less experienced MERLs. In addition to the duties expected of a MERL, the Sr. MERL mentors his/her team members to become the preferred educational liaison and partner for all Health Care Professionals (HCPs). Though his/her knowledge and expertise in clinical development, the Senior MERL earns the respect of and partners with Investigators wishing to initiate IIR studies. Sr. MERLs will actively train the trainers of sales representatives and others within R & D as well as marketing.

The Sr. MERL may focus on Institutional Markets, covering KOLs in such areas as Hospitals, Medical Schools, HMOs, PBMs, and other MCOs as well as Professional Associations. The Sr. MERL may also manage the competitive intelligence activities across the Medical Affairs field team operations.

50-75% travel is expected with this position.

The therapeutic area this position is within Metabolic Disorders.

The territory for this region will include the Northeast region. We are looking for an individual to work out of a home office within Pennsylvania or New York.

Qualifications
For the MERL position, an advanced degree, either a PharmD or PhD, is required. If no PharmD/PhD degree, then Masters degree in an appropriate scientific field is acceptable with a minimum of 4 years of additional related professional work experience. Experience and/or post graduate training beyond the PharmD is a plus but not required. Must have demonstrated an ability to understand and effectively communicate scientific information with strong written and oral communication skills. Must have experience in managing multiple projects.

For the Sr. MERL position, an advanced degree, either a PharmD or PhD, is required. An MBA is desired. At least 2 to 4 years of MERL or relevant experience beyond the PharmD or Ph.D. degree is required. If no PharmD/PhD degree, then Masters degree in an appropriate scientific field is acceptable with a minimum of 4 years of additional related professional work experience.