Position Summary:
The Clinical Scientific Director (CSD) is a scientific resource capable of conducting high level scientific and strategic
interactions with Cubist employees as well as external thought leaders. CSDs are responsible for supporting medical
education, clinical research, health economics and outcomes research for both marketed products and products in
development. The CSD ensures appropriate non-biased scientific exchange, develops peer relationships with Key
Opinion Leaders (KOL) and provides scientific support to healthcare professionals on behalf of Cubist
Pharmaceuticals, Inc and Cubist Medical Affairs in their geographic region. The CSD has a deep understanding of
the scientific trends within the acute care environment and routinely synthesizes their scientific field insights and
communicates to the appropriate headquarters based colleagues (Medical Affairs Senior Management, Clinical
Development Product Teams, Business Development etc).
The CSDs are responsible for:
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Fostering mutually productive relationships with KOLs & key decision makers across different types of
healthcare organizations including: healthcare systems, integrated delivery networks (IDN), payers, and
group purchasing organizations in the areas of medical ,education, clinical research, and health economics
and outcomes research (HEOR)
Delivering medical presentations to diverse audiences including physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other
key stakeholders in managed care organizations, payer organizations, group purchasing organizations and
integrated delivery networks.
Developing opportunities for and engaging in individual research opportunities with KOLs
Contributing to the development and implementation of medical education strategies and initiatives to
support product portfolio and pipeline
Maintaining cross-functional collaboration with internal & external field teams to provide scientific expertise
and function as a scientific advisor with Clinical Research, Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs Product
Teams, Global Medical Affairs Strategy & Research, Commercial, etc.
Contributing to internal training for HQ and field based teams
Attending & participating in medical/scientific meetings & conferences for the purpose of maintaining
clinical/scientific expertise & providing strategic insights into emerging scientific data & healthcare trends
Supporting clinical research and health economics and outcomes research through numerous activities
including:
Site identification, site feasibility and physician/nurse education for both marketed products and the pipeline
products for company sponsored research
Strategic discussions regarding research to support investigator/customer initiated studies for both clinical
research and HEOR
Protocol development and study management in collaboration with clinical operations and clinical research
teams for medical affairs sponsored studies
Supporting speaker training initiatives
Supporting and moderating advisory board meetings as needed
Performing and completing administrative responsibilities
Minimum Basic Qualifications:
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Advanced, doctoral level degree required: PharmD, MD or PhD
Minimum 5 years of pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience in related areas (Medical Affairs,
Research & Development, Pharmacology)
Minimum 3 years as a Medical Scientific Liaison
Experience leading projects and interacting with cross-functional teams is desired
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
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Clinical experience infectious diseases or acute care setting (patient care focused) (3+ years)
Fellowship or Residency in infectious diseases or acute care preferred
Basic skills and experience with scientific data/literature review required
Experience presenting/publishing scientific data
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Experience in health economics and outcomes research with customers is desirable
Experience in working with large healthcare systems, payers is desirable
Experience in using computer programs including Microsoft office programs (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
Competencies:
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Utilizing influence in order to build relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and other internal colleagues. The
CSD will need to be an effective communicator both in verbal and written skills in order to succeed in
utilizing their influence.
The ability to assess the level of value you are adding to the relationship is vital to maintain contact and
further develop relationships. A strong degree of interpersonal awareness is needed to accomplish this and
be successful in this role.
Utilizing self-management is a key competency in a field based position to drive results against CDMA goals
and a regional business plan. This role calls for someone who is personally driven to succeed and holds
themselves accountable to a strong work ethic.
Effective territory management
Effective communication of technical/scientific information
Collaboration and teamwork
Decision-making and accountability
Networking
Perseverance
Work Environment:
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Field based, requires 60% or more travel.
Physical Demands:
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N/A
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily within the
context of the representative work environment and physical demands described above. Likewise, qualifications listed
are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the position's essential functions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Cubist is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). M/F/D/V
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