- Identify and build relationships with opinion leaders in designated disease areas (with emphasis on functional GI disease) on a national, regional and local level. Work to expand research, advisory and educational partnerships with opinion leaders;

-Promote scientific exchange with health care professionals and investigators through robust and balanced communication of leading disease state and treatment information for designated disease areas (with emphasis on functional GI disease);

- Present medical scientific information on Clients s marketed and pipeline products in various settings including advisory boards and presentations to payers, formulary decision makers, and other health care professionals;

- Represent Client at medical congresses and meetings including contributing to meeting planning efforts and providing information at medical affairs booths;

- Seek out and provide information on emerging clinical and competitive trends to Company’s, integrating field based insights into broader strategic and tactical initiatives;

- Expand Company’s capabilities through training and communication of medical scientific evidence generated within Company and by external investigators;

- Contribute to Clients strategic business initiatives in the areas of company-sponsored research, society collaborations, publications, investigator initiated trials, and educational grants;

- Establishes and continually evolves a regional group of opinion leaders by identifying their specific areas of knowledge, experience and interest as a foundation for collaboration;

- Advances clinical practice through opinion leader interaction. Able to network and partner with important external customers in academic, institutional, managed care, key account and governmental settings;

- Ensures appropriate scientific exchange regarding Companys marketed and pipeline products in a timely, ethical, and customer focused manner;

- Internally, enhances corporate knowledge by proactively providing clinical and competitive information. Gains customer insights, opinions, and feedback and engages with the headquarters to connect business opportunities with internal resources;

- Effectively balances field and headquarters responsibilities; maximizes strategic and tactical impact by contributing to and integrating key efforts between Commercial Operations/ Marketing and R&D.

- Understanding of the leading science in designated disease areas (with emphasis on GI functional disease and pain disorders);

- Superior writing and verbal communication skills. Able to clearly articulate complex scientific concepts to any audience;

- Excellent interpersonal skills with established competencies in relationship management and working with cross-functional teams;

- Self motivated and self directed with strong time management and prioritization abilities;

- Able to travel 50% of time;

- Established expertise in a field based medical or scientific role, typically demonstrated by 2+ years experience as a medical science liaison or equivalent role or related pharmaceutical industry experience. Knowledge of GI functional disease preferred;

- Knowledge of the legal and regulatory guidelines affecting the dissemination of medical information and product promotion. Demonstrated familiarity with US FDA, OIG, and Department of Justice enforcement activities regarding industry marketing practices;

- Track record of success establishing and managing opinion leader relationships;

- Demonstrated ability to leverage field based clinical insights to add value to strategic and tactical initiatives;

- MD, Pharm D, PhD, or equivalent with a background in gastrointestinal functional diseases and pain disorders;

- The ideal candidate is an experienced field based Medical Scientist who can advance the quality of patients health care through appropriate advocacy for Company’s products.