About ALK

ALK is a forward-thinking allergy company with a long tradition for allergy innovation. ALK is devoted to improving quality of life for people with allergies by developing pharmaceutical products that target the actual cause of allergy. ALK is the world leader in allergy vaccination (immunotherapy) – a unique treatment that induces a protective immune response which reduces and potentially halts the allergic reaction.

Since 1923, we have been working to improve the quality of life for allergy patients by developing products that target the cause of allergy. With over 2,200 employees and subsidiaries, production facilities and distributors worldwide we are in a unique position to further the advancement of allergy treatments. The company is publicly traded on NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen (OMX: ALKB) with global headquarters in Horsholm, Denmark and US Offices in Round Rock, TX, Bedminster, NJ, Port Washington, NY, Post Falls, ID, Luther, OK, Oklahoma City, OK and Mississauga, Canada.

We currently have an opening for a full-time Medical Science Liaison based remotely in California.

Reporting to the U.S. National MSL Manager, the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will serve as a therapeutic and disease expert who develops and cultivates on-going professional relationships with healthcare practitioners to help achieve positive health outcomes for patients. The MSL provides accurate information about ALK products and clinical science in a balanced and credible manner. In addition to provider-based interactions, the MSL works closely with ALK Sales and Marketing to sustain a high level of internal and external scientific communication and to provide scientific leadership for the entire company.

More specifically, you will:

• Develop professional relationships with clinical consultants and national/regional thought leaders to ensure communication of medical and scientific information on ALK products and therapeutic areas of interest.
• Conduct peer to peer scientific discussions and maintain a reliable presence with identified thought leaders to ensure they have a medical contact within ALK.
• Assist with the medical and scientific training of field and support staff
• Assist the Company brand and messaging by providing expert guidance on marketing materials and other strategic programs.
• Attend scientific and medical meetings and support development of post-meeting deliverables.
• When needed, serve as a resource for the identification of potential investigators for clinical research.
• Travel required

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Strong typing, spelling and written communication skills.
• Biopharmaceutical experience with a minimum of 2 years’ experience and proven therapeutic competence in the disease area. Capable of conducting advanced degree level discussions with key customers.
• Field-based clinical or research experience related to respiratory disease or allergy.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and networking skills.
• A thorough understanding of the FDA, OIG, HIPPA and other ethical guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong customer focus.
• Business and market knowledge.
• Demonstrated record of scientific/medical publication (preferred)

Why ALK?

Join us in building a game-changing global company that is reinventing the way therapies are developed and commercialized. We’re dedicated to creating better, smarter, faster ways to get pharmaceutical therapies to patients.

ALK offers:

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• Life and Disability insurance covered at 100%
• 401(k) plan with generous employer contribution
• 12 company-paid holidays per year

ALK is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.