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Medical Affairs Mgr, Philadelphia
Category:  Medical Affairs
Description:  We are expanding again! We're recruiting Medical Affairs Managers now for a November 2009 start date.

ISTA Pharmaceuticals is the fastest growing U.S. branded ophthalmic pharmaceutical company, having recently become the fourth largest in the U.S. market (NASDAQ: ISTA). The Company's products and product candidates addressing the $5.1 billion U.S. prescription ophthalmic industry include therapies for inflammation, ocular pain, glaucoma, allergy, and dry eye.

ISTA currently markets three products: Xibrom™ (bromfenac sodium ophthalmic solution) for the treatment of inflammation and pain following cataract surgery, Istalol® (timolol maleate ophthalmic solution) for the treatment of glaucoma, and Vitrase® (hyaluronidase for injection) for use as a spreading agent.

The Company also is developing a strong product pipeline to fuel future growth and market share, thereby continuing its growth to become the leading niche ophthalmic pharmaceutical company in the U.S.

For an exciting future with an exciting company, visit our website: www.istavision.com and click on "Careers".

Position: Medical Affairs Manager

Location: Philadelphia
Requirements:  Overall Purpose: To serve as a regional medical and scientific resource in supporting Ista's Medical Affairs value drivers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibilities
  • Medical affairs customer relations management with key national and regional opinion leaders and centers of influence.
  • Support, development / delivery of regional medical education programs
  • Speaker development and maintenance
  • Phase 3b / 4 research trial site support and investigator initiated research proposal cultivation and facilitation.
  • Scientific support at key regional and national congresses
  • Competitive intelligence gathering and assimilation
  • Responding to unsolicited off-label requests that require personal communications
  • Hospital formulary, regional managed care and government account support and presentations.

    Other Responsibilities
  • Sales force support dictated by the magnitude medical and scientific rigor required
  • Regional sales force medical and scientific product related training
  • Territory management

    Additional Dimensions:
  • Customer relationship management skills
  • Goal development / Business planning / Execution / Documentation
  • Platform, small group moderator and one on one presentation skills
  • Development and delivery of reports and Business reviews utilizing MS word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

    Qualification Requirements:

    Education & Experience
  • Terminal Doctorate Degree (Pharm.D., M.D., Ph.D)
  • Experience as liaison in pharmaceutical industry preferred.
  • Post-graduate teaching and training preferred

    Knowledge & Abilities
  • Firm background in scientific methodology, general pharmacology and therapeutics
  • Understanding of basic clinical research and statistics
  • Demonstrated excellent commutations and presentation skills

    Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • Ability to travel overnight
  • Ability to drive up to 3 hours
  • Ability to organize and work within a home office environment

    The physical demand described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



    ISTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. offers a competitive package of cash compensation, benefits, work-life programs, and conveniences. Employment is contingent on a successful drug-screening result, and we maintain a smoke-free work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V
  • Location  Philadelphia , PA
    Minimum Experience (yrs):  3+
    Required Education:  Not Specified
    Benefits:  2 Weeks Vacation




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