About us
At Distalmotion, we aim to deliver the benefits of robotic surgery to more surgeons, more hospitals, and more patients globally. Our vision is to establish a new standard of care, removing traditional barriers and complexities of robotics to ensure greater access to best-in-class minimally invasive surgery.
We are a diverse, international team, headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, with a growing presence and footprint globally. With over 150 members, more than 25 nationalities, speaking over 15 languages, we are all united by the same goal — bringing patients the best in minimally invasive surgical care.
Are you looking for a new fulfilling challenge in a fast-growing medical device company? Join a team engaged in empowering robotic surgery, the new medical revolution.
About Medical Science Liaison:
The Medical Scientific Liaison (MSL) will play a pivotal role in the Medical Affairs team as key resource for scientific and clinical information related to the Dexter surgical robotic platform. The MSL is responsible for engagement with medical stakeholders at centers across the region and ensures that scientific information is communicated accurately and effectively to the medical community.
He/She will work closely with key opinion leaders and stakeholders to conduct medical scientific activities, such as Implementing investigator-initiated research studies in line with Distalmotion’s scientific evidence planning. The MSL will provide strategic and tactical input to ensure successful execution of the medical affairs plan. The MSL will work closely with the Medical Affairs team and cross-functionally with all relevant regional colleagues.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as an expert scientific resource and Dexter ambassador.
- Maintain the highest scientific and medical expertise of all relevant indications in soft-tissue robotic assisted surgery, be acknowledged internally and externally as an expert.
- Identify and develop productive relationships and collaborations with key opinion leaders and other scientific experts in the field of surgical robotics, including healthcare professionals, and professional organizations.
- Support the development and implementation of Medical Affairs plan.
- Collaborate with physicians on medical affairs initiatives including publications, advisory boards, medical education opportunities, training, and speaker development.
- Identify and cultivate potential research and collaboration opportunities related to Dexter, and participate in the development of scientific and medical affairs strategies and tactics including the development and implementation of investigator-initiated studies (IIS).
- Critically review the literature and communicate expert opinions and feedback on new data with internal stakeholders.
- Consult with product developers and medical professionals.
- Train internal stakeholders on key scientific and medical topics in relevant clinical areas
- Where appropriate, respond to unsolicited off-label requests for information.
- Maintain compliance with all internal and external legal and regulatory guidelines.
- Ensure scientific coverage of key events including national or international congresses, identify trends in current and future surgical areas covered by Distalmotion and share acquired knowledge with Distalmotion employees.
Work Experience and Education requirements:
- Life sciences MD, PharmD, PhD degree or equivalent.
- Minimum of 5 years of strong and proven experience in a Medical Science Liaison role in the MedTech industries (robotic surgery in a plus).
- Strong knowledge of guidelines and standards (e.g., ICH-GCP, 21CFR Part11, Advamed Code of ethics, Sunshine Act) demonstrated by experience acquired in a similar role in United States.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities required:
- Excellent oral and written communication, presentation and networking skills.
- Ability to comprehend and interpret complex scientific data and healthcare information.
- Strong knowledge of medical and scientific terminology, clinical research, and regulatory requirements in the medical device industry.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Experience in clinical trial design is a plus.
- Experience or good knowledge of laparoscopy would be a great asset.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and meet deadlines.
- Entrepreneurial spirit with ability to adapt to a fast-changing environment.
- Willingness to travel up to 60% of the time.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work in a fast-growing company active in one of the most promising fields of medicine.
- A dynamic atmosphere in an internationally minded environment.
- Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage for the employee and his family.
- Participation in a 401(k) plan.
- An attractive talent development programs and initiatives empowering employees to enhance their skills and fostering professional development growth.
Distalmotion is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees.
Distalmotion is a medical device company founded and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland. It was founded in 2012, as a spin-off from the Robotics Lab of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL). We are all united by the same goal - to empower more surgeons and hospitals to deliver the benefits of robotic surgery to more patients. We can only do this with the right people in our team. Apply now and be part of the mission to bring patients the best in minimally invasive care.
For further information visit:distalmotion.comand follow us onLinkedIn/Twitter: @Distalmotion.
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