Medical Science Liaison (Southeast) Avanir Pharmaceuticals

POSITION SUMMARY
The position will be responsible for cultivating relationships with current and future thought leaders in academic and clinical medicine as assigned. The position carries out field activities associated with supporting Nuedexta and bringing new Avanir products to the market. The MSL provides research results and new concepts in medical treatment to physicians and medical personnel affiliated with key institutions and facilitating the use of Avanirs medical and education services. The position will be responsible for developing creative and innovative strategies for addressing the specific needs of key external audiences. Goals will be accomplished by the development and execution of a regional development plan in concert with the Company's overall strategy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Identify and develop relationships with key opinion leaders and advocates to increase awareness about Pseudobulbar Affect.
Increase company and product awareness on new advances in management of neurological diseases.
Facilitate opinion leader development regarding ongoing and future pivotal and investigator initiated clinical trials.
Disseminate medical information to regional and national key opinion leaders
Facilitate communication between Avanir and clinical investigators.
Facilitate and moderate scientific peer discussions including advisory panels, investigator meetings, and education programs.
Arrange or conduct educational programs.
Develop key opinion leaders to participate on speakers bureaus for regional or national educational programs.
Attend regional and national medical conferences to enhance Avanir, Pseudobulbar Affect and Nuedexta product awareness.
Collect field intelligence and analyze data (symposia, abstracts, poster presentations, etc.).

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of 5 years of experience in medical affairs within the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry.
Neurology experience preferred; psychiatry or geriatric experience beneficial.
Ability to understand and effectively communicate scientific / medical data regarding drug products to the medical community.
Ability to travel at least 50%; attend regional and international conferences / workshops to obtain new competitive information, keep abreast of clinical trends and support, and maintain relationships with key investigators and scientific research.

TERRITORY/GEOGRAPHY
The Southeast MSL covers Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Candidates must live in one of these states. Ability to travel at least 50%.

EDUCATION
Advanced degree (M.D., PhD or PharmD.) required.

Location:	Charleston, SC United States