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 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 Avanir’s 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 business plan in concert with the Company’s overall strategy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Identify and develop relationships with key opinion leaders and advocates to increase awareness about Avanir’s products.

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.

Develop education materials for use by Avanir employees concerning covered products.

Facilitate communication between Avanir and clinical investigators.

Facilitate and moderate scientific peer discussions including advisory panels, investigator meetings, and education programs.

Arrange and conduct educational programs (CME, roundtables, etc).

Develop key opinion leaders to participate on speaker’s bureaus for regional or national educational programs.

Attend regional and national medical conferences to enhance company and product awareness.

Collect competitive intelligence and analyze data (symposia, abstracts, poster presentations, etc.).

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 5 years of experience in medical affairs within the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry.

Advanced degree (MD, PhD., or PharmD) required.

CNS experience preferred; psychiatry or geriatric experience beneficial.Ability to understand and effectively communicate scientific / medical of 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.