Associate Medical Science Liaison

Job Description

Biocomposites is an international medical devices company that engineers, manufactures, and markets world leading products for use in infection management in bone and soft tissue. Based in Keele, UK, it has global operations across Europe, USA, Argentina, Canada, China, and India. Biocomposites is a world leader in the development of innovative calcium compounds and bone cements for surgical use. Its products regenerate bone and target infection risks across a variety of specialties, including musculoskeletal infection, orthopaedics, trauma, spine, foot and ankle, podiatry, and sports injuries. Biocomposites products are now used in over one million procedures per annum and sold in more than 100 countries around the world.

Job Summary

Supporting Biocomposites’ approach to communicating scientific information on unapproved uses (referred to as SIUU) of approved/cleared medical products to Health Care Professionals (HCP) to inform their clinical practice decisions for the care of an individual patient.

Reports to

Principal Medical Science Liaison.

Location & Working pattern

Keele office (3 days per week),

Standard working hours are Mon-Fri 8.00-16.00, or 9.00-17.00 (35hpw). Flexibility to cover surgeon availability required.

Duties  & Responsibilities

• To respond to unsolicited requests from clinicians, whilst understanding and applying country specific guidelines for responding to unsolicited requests.
• Maintain a database of requests and maintain the process for dealing with this for Biocompsites Ltd.
• Support the provision of SIUU to HCPs across all channels; face-to-face, print and digital
• Present presentations on relevant studies/clinical data for HCPs in accordance with applicable guidance.
• Present latest papers and clinical updates in a monthly seminar to Biocomposites staff.
• Identify and understand how our products are used by HCP in practice within and outside their approval/clearance.
• Identify and review any new papers for the bibliography of clinical reference sources (e.g. clinical practice guidelines, reference texts) that refer to Biocomposites’ products and competitor products.
• Work with the rest of the MSL team to understand and develop best practice for the provision of SIUU and the responding to unsolicited requests.
• As required, offer scientific support to other teams within the company (sales, marketing, regulatory).

Essential requirements

• Master’s degree in a scientific subject or relevant experience.
• 1-2 years’ experience in supporting unsolicited requests.
• Knowledge of scientific principles and concepts.
• Good communications skills including scientific writing for different audiences.
• Flexibility to cover surgeon availability as required.

Desirable requirements

• Postgraduate certificate in a scientific discipline.
• Working knowledge of the guidelines for responding to unsolicited requests and sharing SIUU.
• Ability to present data to a variety of audiences.
• Prepared to travel as required.

What do we offer?

Competitive salary and benefits! With us, you will receive a competitive salary package and benefits.

We grow talent. At Biocomposites we create opportunities to thrive and grow.

One Biocomposites – team spirit & engagement. Our culture is important and we strive to create engaged and inclusive global teams that encourage colleagues to share their diverse perspectives and opinions.

Who do we look for?

People who are passionate about what we do.

People who are open minded to evolving the way we work.

People who can work together to transform outcomes and change lives.

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking on-site