Harmonia Healthcare
Position: Harmonia Ambassador/MSL role
Harmonia Healthcare is redesigning women’s healthcare from the ground up. Our modern outpatient treatment centers in NJ and NY deliver customized, evidence-based treatments that enhance quality of life and health outcomes for women. Through our patient-centered medical team, welcoming clinics, and remote care platform, we are setting a new standard for treating nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP) and Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), with the intention to expand into other conditions of unmet need in women’s health. Our first clinic opened in Red Bank, NJ in May 2024. Along with superior care, we are leading the charge in clinical innovation and research in HG.
A medical science liaison (MSL) refers to a field-based medical affairs professional whose primary responsibility is to interact with influential healthcare providers (HCPs).
We are seeking someone to act as an MSL and Harmonia Ambassador. The primary role is to meet with HCPs who treat pregnant patients and educate them on how Harmonia complements their practice and helps them ensure the best possible outcomes and quality of life for pregnant mothers and their babies. As part of this role, you will contribute to filling a crucial gap in the healthcare system and playing a pivotal role in reshaping how hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is understood and treated on a national scale. There may also be times when you will serve as an Ambassador to patient organizations and community groups, providing education about the condition and Harmonia.
The Harmonia Ambassador/Medical Science Liaison (MSL) serves as a trusted scientific expert and partner representing Harmonia in the medical community through the dissemination of education and scientific data related to NVP and HG. The MSL establishes proactive long-term scientific/strategic relationships with relevant HCPs, especially influential physicians, stakeholders and decision-makers at health systems, medical associations, and academic centers of excellence. These relationships will ensure that healthcare providers/organizations and their patients have access to relevant information about the condition, and that they understand Harmonia’s offerings regarding where we fit into their patient treatment protocol. The MSL also develops a full understanding of regional and local experts and stakeholders in Obstetrics and Emergency Medicine, and the healthcare environment in which they work.
· MD, PhD, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Advanced Practice Nursing degree, Nurse Practitioners, but not required and do not need to be currently practicing.
· Must have experience working at or with OBGYN practices
· Driven, motivated and self-sufficient to work independently the majority of the time (planning and meeting with customers)
· Experience in organized healthcare systems, specifically OBGYN (allowing ability to develop peer-to-peer relationships with physicians and key decision makers within OBGYN practices and hospital EDs, and in order to speak to HCPs about where Harmonia fits into the treatment protocol for their patients)
· Ability to network and partner with important external customers, including clinical practice leaders, key decision makers in health systems, hospital emergency department heads, medical association leadership members, and academic affiliated institutions
· Excellent interpersonal, communication, networking, and presentation skills
· Ability to plan, organize and execute meetings with target customers, as well as collaborate with Chief Marketing Officer to develop engagement plans for reaching customers
· Ability to consolidate and understand OBGYN practice data in order to prioritize target lists based on business potential, and execute engagement activity accordingly
· Ability to travel locally within NJ and NY for in-person meetings at OBGYN practices and hospitals
· Prior working experience within the given geography and established relationships with relevant therapeutic area stakeholders is a plus
· Identify, establish and manage collaborative professional relationships with:
o OBGYN physicians and all related HCPs within those practices (NPs, PAs, RNs, etc), as well as other office staff (office managers, receptionists), in NJ and NY
o hospital ED administrative heads and medical staff in NJ and NY
o midwives and doulas in NJ and NY
o local medical association leaders in NJ and NY (eg, NJOGS, AWHONN of NJ)
with the purpose of:
· educating on issues related to nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP), hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), the health risks to the mother and baby, and the importance of proper treatment to improve outcomes
· informing about Harmonia Healthcare and our services, including the benefits to the HCPs, their practices, the patients, and the healthcare system
· motivating them to refer patients to Harmonia for treatment related to NVP and HG
· Attend and report on local medical conferences and other meetings of value
· Establish robust long-term relationships with thought leaders and other key stakeholders through education on latest scientific information
· Plan, organize and execute small group events to deliver educational messages to HCPs and key customer targets (eg, breakfast meetings, lunch meetings/lunch and learns, dinner events, events at Harmonia treatment centers for HCPs or patients like open houses, networking events, book signings and other events to attract patients and HCPs)
· Collect and disseminate HCP and stakeholder insights that deepen understanding of patients, HCPs, consumers, or treatment landscape to internal Harmonia team
Harmonia Healthcare is a forward-thinking women's health center dedicated to reimagining the care of underrepresented and poorly understood women's diseases, starting with an innovative approach to HG. Our focus is on early intervention to mitigate adverse outcomes for both mothers and babies. We leverage user-friendly patient communication platforms, real-time patient data collection, and hands-on nursing care to deliver a unique care experience not found in traditional medical settings. Our approach centers on the individual patient while harnessing data to develop care pathways, predictive tests, and, eventually, disease-specific pharmaceutical treatments.
At Harmonia, you will collaborate with esteemed experts in HG research, advocacy, and treatment, including:
● Dr. Marlena Fejzo: A renowned geneticist and researcher who identified the correlation between GDF15 and HG. Her research shows that HG patients have elevated GDF15 levels during pregnancy and reduced levels before conception. At Harmonia, we’re pioneering prediction tests and drug development targeting GDF15 to improve HG management and outcomes. She is a 2024 TIME Woman of the Year and a 2024 TIME100 Health award winner.
● Kimber MacGibbon: Co-Founder and Director of the HER Foundation, with over two decades of experience championing HG patients' rights and advancing research and treatment protocols.
● Dr. Andrew Housholder, MD: A leading physician specializing in HG treatment, Dr. Housholder oversees a highly successful HG clinic in Alabama. His patients experience significantly improved health outcomes for both mothers and babies, with a remarkable 95% reduction in ER visits and hospitalizations. As a clinical partner at Harmonia, Dr. Housholder will provide valuable insights into HG treatment protocols and offer support to the physician in this role.
More about Harmonia:
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/harmonia-healthcare-launches-with-a-mission-to-revolutionize-female-health-302067541.html
· Salary range: Depends on experience
· This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors
· Open to discussing part-time arrangement depending on Harmonia’s needs
· Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant)
· Benefits include health care, vision, dental, 401k, HAS/FSA, PTO, etc.
If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity and want to join us in making a difference in women’s healthcare, we encourage you to apply now.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
Compensation package:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- New York, NY 10022 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- New York, NY 10022: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person