Medical Science Liaison, Oncology - Field Based (N. TX, OK, AR, MO, KS & NE)
Company: Eisai
Location: Little Rock
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
At Eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the
benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and
caregivers is Eisai's human health care (hhc) mission. We're a
growing pharmaceutical company that is breaking through in
neurology and oncology, with a strong emphasis on research and
development. Our history includes the development of many
innovative medicines, notably the discovery of the world's most
widely-used treatment for Alzheimer's disease. As we continue to
expand, we are seeking highly-motivated individuals who want to
work in a fast-paced environment and make a difference. If this is
your profile, we want to hear from you.Job SummaryThe Medical
Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-facing representative of US
Medical Affairs with a primary responsibility of engaging in the
exchange of scientific data and other medical and/or scientific
information with external customers (Health Care Providers,
researchers, professional organization leadership, and
population-based decision makers) in the areas of Eisai's interest.
The MSL brings relevant insights from the field on research
developments, treatment landscape and new concepts in medical
treatment.The impact that a MSL will have to the organization
include the following: a) as representatives of Eisai, a MSL will
communicate key information about Eisai, the company and its hhc
mission; b) provide key scientific and clinical information about
Eisai's products; provide a conduit for communication between Eisai
Research and the medical community regarding ideas for future
research with Eisai's products; and c) provide corporate value
through demonstrated leadership and participation in strategic
thinking.Essential FunctionsProduct/Therapeutic Area Support to
External Stakeholders
- Act as the primary clinical/scientific resource to HCPs in the
territory for information pertaining to disease state and Eisai's
product(s) to ensure awareness and understanding.
- Serve as a conduit for accurate and updated clinical,
scientific and medical information between Key Opinion Leaders
(KOLs)/investigators and the company's Medical Affairs and
development groups.
- Establish, foster, cultivate and maintain peer relationships
with KOLs in the therapeutic areas in which Eisai has current and
future interests.
- Share knowledge and participate in scientific exchanges and
interactions with identified KOLs
- Present clinical, scientific and economic data on Eisai's
products and relevant therapeutic areas to population-based
decision-makers, as requested.
- Identify and report key scientific, clinical and research
insights from KOLs to Medical Affairs.
- Develop and implement plans to support Medical Affairs
strategic direction for assigned territory.Training/Education
Resource
- Maintain and demonstrate thorough and up-to-date knowledge of
disease state, study methodology, clinical information, and product
data
- Demonstrate full knowledge of and ability to execute on
approved medical platforms/strategies and MSL initiatives
- Serve as technical/scientific subject matter resource to Eisai
commercial personnel, if requestedResearch Support
- Facilitate review and follow up of submitted
Investigator-Initiated Studies (IISs) and assist with Eisai
sponsored trials.
- Serve as primary contact to external investigators who submit
IISs. The MSL may also be involved with providing recommendations
for site selection and scientific expertise to Investigators
involved in company sponsored post-marketing studies.Professional
Organization SupportWork in conjunction with the appropriate
internal departments to support Esai's collaboration and
interactions with professional organizations/societies & advocacy
groupsEducational RequirementsAdvanced terminal D degree in medical
or health sciences (e.g M.D., PhD, PharmD, DPH, EdD)Experience
- Minimal or no MSL experience required
- 3-5 years industry/ clinical pharmacist/research/ related
experience in a scientific or clinical setting
- Strong broad-based scientific and pharmaceutical
knowledge.
- Excellent presentation and teaching skills
- Clinical trial development experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of treatment guidelines, clinical research processes,
FDA regulations and OIG guidelines are required.
- Strong overall written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge and experience within Eisai desired therapeutic area;
comfortable and confident speaking about drug information/disease
state management
- Understanding of the role and contributions provided by Medical
Science Liaisons & Medical Affairs
- Demonstrated ability to assess issues and think
strategicallyOther Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability and experience working
cross-functionally
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate, organize, plan and handle
multiple changing priorities
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while adhering to
Medical Affairs strategic direction
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex situations and
proactively identify opportunities/issues; effectively solve
problems that cross functional boundaries
- Committed to the concept of team and working within the
framework of the Medical Affairs Department and Eisai organization,
including as it pertains to compliance with policies, systems and
practices
- Possesses and maintains a valid driver's license
- Capable of engaging in frequent business travel (approximately
60% of time), including air travel, ability to travel overnight and
occasionally on weekends.
- This is a field-based position. The employee is required to set
up a home-based office.
- Domestic and international travel may include spending time at
cancer trial sites/institutions, conference center, offices and
hotels.
- Sound computer skills including applications for word
processing, producing slide materials and working with
spreadsheets
- Established relationships with key opinion leaders in
therapeutic areas of interest
- Understanding of the pharmaceutical corporate environment and
appreciation for Commercial Operations, including Marketing and
Sales strategiesEisai requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated
against COVID-19 and provide valid proof of vaccination as of their
start date, to the extent permitted under applicable law. This
requirement is a condition of employment at Eisai, and it applies
regardless of whether the position is located at an Eisai site,
field based or is fully remote. If you are unable to receive the
vaccine for qualifying medical reasons (including
pregnancy-related), or religious reasons (sincerely held religious
beliefs), you will have an opportunity to request a reasonable
accommodation.Eisai is an equal opportunity employer and as such,
is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, train, and
promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color,
religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital
status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran
status. Similarly, considering the need for reasonable
accommodations, Eisai prohibits discrimination against persons
because of disability, including disabled veterans.Eisai Inc.
participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system
operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with
the Social Security Administration that allows participating
employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of
all new hires in the United States. Please click on the following
link for more information:Right To WorkE-Verify
Participation
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