Title: Senior Medical Science Liaison - Southeast
Position Type: Full Time
Location: Remote, Remote, US
Requsition ID: 1262
Description:
About Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc
Who We Are: Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: AVDL) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming medicines to transform lives. Our approach includes applying innovative solutions to the development of medications that address the challenges patients face with current treatment options. Oxybate therapy is currently the standard of care for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and cataplexy in patients living with narcolepsy. However, other approved oxybate products are immediate release formulations requiring two nightly doses - one dose at bedtime and the second dose 2.5-4 hours later, in the middle of the night. LUMRYZ TM (sodium oxybate) extended release for oral suspension, applies our proprietary drug delivery technology to allow for a single bedtime dose, eliminating the need to have a forced awakening during the middle of the night and giving patients the chance for an uninterrupted night's sleep. An extended-release medication sounds like a simple innovation, but it is what has been lacking for more than 20 years, and we believe this can be transformative for people with narcolepsy. For more information, please visit www.avadel.com or check out narcolespydisrupts.com.
What We Do: FDA-approved LUMRYZ (sodium oxybate) is a central nervous system depressant indicated for the treatment of cataplexy or excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in patients 7 years of age and older with narcolepsy. The FDA found LUMRYZ to be clinically superior to currently marketed twice-nightly oxybate products and granted LUMRYZ seven years of Orphan Drug Exclusivity for adults on May 1, 2023, and again for pediatric patients 7 years and older on October 16, 2024. In both instances, FDA found that LUMRYZ makes a major contribution to patient care over currently available, twice-nightly oxybate products by providing a once-nightly dosing regimen that avoids nocturnal awakening to take a second dose.
How We Work: Avadel, patients are the reason we exist, and our employees are our greatest competitive advantage - our "secret sauce". The way we work is as important as the results we achieve. Our employees work together as ONE team and live our Values, which is what makes working at Avadel so special and why we will win for patients. Our ONE Team approach fosters a culture based on being relentless for patients, having confidence with humility, being courageous, taking insights to impact, and togetherness. In everything we do, we live the Avadel Values so we can be our best for our patients, our community and each other.
We are seeking team members who have a passion for making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients. We need individuals who will dive in, roll up their sleeves, and join us in our mission to launch Lumryz for the narcolepsy community and be part of building and shaping an exciting future together.
Position Summary:
Working within Medical Affairs, the Field Medical Affairs team provides an impactful role in medical/scientific connection between Avadel and key external stakeholders to further scientific exchange, as well as engaging with Market Access. This role will contribute to content creation and infrastructure for field medical, with input to medical strategy. Through the development of strong relationships and provision of insights, support the advancement, commercialization, and launch of LUMRYZ, as well as future additional therapeutic areas.
Essential Functions:
Establish, build and maintain collaborative relationships with narcolepsy experts, investigators, institutions and other key external stakeholders by providing disease state education and communicating the clinical value of LUMRYZ™Engage in peer-to-peer scientific exchange of complex clinical and scientific information with disease expertsContribute to company success through the gathering of medical insights and competitive information to inform company strategy and research/data generation initiativeProvide high quality scientific expertise to support appropriate use of Avadel's treatments. Maintain clinical, scientific, and technical expertise in Avadel's therapeutic areasDeliver scientifically credible and consistent value-based information to public and private payer segmentsProvide clinical/scientific presentations to internal and external groups that are tailored to the specific audienceDevelop and cultivate relationships with cross-functional Avadel partners. Work closely with other field-based employees and headquarters-based staff to rapidly respond to questions from HCPs in the territoryActively participate and add value to team meetings and medical strategy, contribute to FMA projects including congress coverage and insight summariesTravel expectations typically 50-70%Strongly prefer candidate to be commutable to New York City
Experience and Qualifications:
Advanced Degree highly preferred (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO, PA, ANP, etc.) Expertise or experience in Sleep, Neurology, Psychiatry or rare disease therapeutic areas preferredPrior experience as an MSL focused on KOL development required, with preference for launch support preferred Excellent verbal and written communication skills for conveying complex scientific/medical information to both internal and external stakeholdersStrong interpersonal skills, excellent analytical skills, business acumen, and emotional intelligence Proven ability to prioritize, conduct, and adapt in a fast-paced environment Prior experience at emerging biotech companies preferredClinical presentation experience with managed care organizations
Avadel is committed to facilitating an open, honest, inclusive, transparent, and productive work environment where we work together as ONE team and ONE culture to be our best for patients, customers, and each other. Avadel is committed to equal employment opportunities and non-discrimination in employment. We believe that all employees and applicants should be treated with courtesy, dignity, and respect. Avadel does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, status as a covered veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. It is our intent to comply with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines in our employment practices and in our service to our clients. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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