Job Description

Oncology Medical Science Liaison

US-CA-San Francisco

Job ID: 2023-1857
# of Openings: 1
Category: Medical Science Liaison
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Overview

The role:

Client is seeking an experienced solid tumor Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join an exciting opportunity within our Global Medical Affairs (GMA) team and work in a dynamic and collaborative environment. This is a field-based position and an extension of GMA organization. MSLs are responsible for developing professional relationships with healthcare professionals through scientific engagement to support Client clinical stage molecules. MSLs engage healthcare professionals through scientific exchange and provide clinical and scientific support.

Responsibilities

In the role you will:

• Engage with healthcare professionals / entities to educate on clinical, scientific, and Real World Evidence (RWE) to advance the science and scientific collaborations as aligned with Client goals and objectives
• Educate on clinical value, Patient Reported Outcomes (PRO), and economic analysis to payers, providers, and other appropriate stakeholders as requested
• Synthesize and communicate clinical and scientific insights to internal stakeholders
• Attend and present at scientific congresses and meetings to stay up-to-date with the latest scientific developments and trends in the assigned therapeutic area(s).
• Respond to unsolicited inquiries consistent with MSL compliance standards
• Execute on MSL strategy consistent with Global Medical Affairs product strategy
• Support Client sponsored clinical trials through investigators\xe2\x80\x99 site engagement
• Support speaker training as requested and ensure speakers are up to date with evolving disease and product data
• Support national, regional and local scientific congresses including Key Opinion Leader (KOL) engagement, poster /abstract coverage, and company debriefs
• Identify and execute opportunities for scientific collaboration with KOLs and other relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor and analyze scientific publications, clinical trials, and competitive landscape in the assigned therapeutic area(s) and allocated regions.
• Maintain clinical and scientific expertise and general industry business acumen
• Advance MSL value proposition, demonstrate tact and professionalism, and deliver results
• Act in accordance with company policies, including, for example, the Code of Business Conduct and ethics and Standards of General Data Protection regulations (GDPR).
• Develop territory specific KOL and account plans including OL profiles, pre-call planning, and follow up plans
• Communicate clinical and scientific information in an accurate and clear manner
• Document MSL quantitative and qualitative accomplishment

Qualifications

Qualifications: About You

Experience:

• BS/BA with at least 10 years of relevant experience focus on clinical practice, clinical research, or relevant oncology training
• MD, PharmD, DO, or PhD (with relevant clinical experience)
• Five or more years of experience as oncology MSL in solid tumors
• Oncology therapeutic experience in particular solid tumors
• Industry experience in medical affairs / clinical development at a biotech or pharma

Capabilities:

• Impactful verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate in a dynamic environment.
• Strong comprehension of disease states, and knowledge of differential algorithms for treatment decisions and experience in disease states of interest to Client.
• An expert understanding of the health care delivery system, including the managed care arena and its impact on patient care, regional medical care and the pharmaceutical industry. Ability to identify the unmet medical, educational, and research needs at a local & regional level in the medical community.
• Ability to interpret key scientific data and translate the findings to meet educational and research needs to affect corporate research strategic activities/decisions.
• Understanding of the design and execution of research studies and strategic implications.
• Exhibits high degree of emotional intelligence and appreciation of diversity and multiculturalism.
• Designs and/or leads training initiatives and best practices.
• Proven ability to drive results at a high level of quality as a strategic and creative thinker.
• Demonstrates ability to deal with ambiguity and thrive in an ever-changing environment.
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage projects and/or colleagues in successful implementation of business-critical projects.
• Strong time management & organizational skills.
• Ability to travel

Computer Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experienced with electronic CRM systems

Other Qualifications:

• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Fluent in the dominant language in the assigned region
• Other languages are an advantage

Competencies:

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently. Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time. Follows instructions and responds to management direction.
• Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Writes clearly and informatively. Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone\'s efforts to succeed. Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Shares expertise with others.
• Adaptability \xe2\x80\x93 Able to adapt to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands. Changes approach or method to best fit the situation. Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and development areas; Pursues training and opportunities for growth; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Project Management - Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget.

Disclaimer: the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Equal Employment Opportunity.

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