Medical Science Liaison Oncology

Job Description Role Summary The MSL is a field-based (80% field based) medical professional whose primary responsibility is to engage in non-promotional peer-to-peer communication & provide medical/scientific information to Scientific Leaders (SLs) and Key Decision Makers (KDMs) based on cutting-edge scientific exchange and services oriented towards the stakeholder’s professional interests & needs. The MSL is responsible for ensuring that he/she is fully versed in the therapeutic area and up-to-date on all major studies, product information on our and other companies’ relevant therapies, clinical data and relevant pipeline data to provide the most balanced data to SLs, KDMs and the healthcare community to improve patient care. The MSL will develop and maintain highly effective relationships with new and existing SLs and KDMs and will also provide medical advice to internal stakeholders such as medical & access colleagues. The MSL proactively gathers, synthesizes, and communicates actionable field medical insights (e.g., unmet needs, treatment patterns, data gaps, and stakeholder feedback) to inform local medical strategy, evidence generation, and cross-functional decision-making. Responsibilities and Primary Activities Engagement with External experts Engaging in non-promotional peer-to-peer exchange of medical and scientific information with SLs or KDMs Gaining deep insights on disease, therapeutic area and healthcare needs, data gaps and challenges. Representing V&I GMSA (Value & Implementation Global Medical Affairs) at local or regional non-promotional Medical events (e.g. Medical Congresses and Symposia). Responding to unsolicited requests for medical, scientific, pipeline or marketed product information or indications from SLs or KDMs. Responding to unsolicited requests for information on company research and/or grant activities Responsible along with the Field Medical & Health System Lead to develop and follow up on scientific leaders (SL) engagement plan. Is recognized as the scientific expert in the disease, product and therapeutic areas assigned by acting as speaker and/or discussant in external meetings. Internal support Participating in the development of country Medical Affairs Plans (cMAP) and implementation of activities identified in the cMAP. At Global Clinical Trials Organization or Center for Observational and Real World Research personnel request, supporting the identification of potential study investigators for sponsored studies, Local Data Generation (LDG) and Investigator Studies Program (MISP) Providing insights internally on the scientific gaps, ideas and other topics gathered from scientific exchange Supporting company colleagues by providing on-label or disease state scientific training to our personnel in the therapeutic area when requested and where allowed Medical Functional Expertise Builds and maintains expertise and knowledge of scientific gaps on the disease, epidemiology, product(s) and indication(s) assigned. Identifies, implements and supports investigator-initiated studies, local epidemiologic and non-interventional data generating opportunities Ensures 100% compliance with all applicable company SOPs and guidance, local and international industry regulations and standards. Strategic Medical Support Implements the local medical affairs activities within the agreed timelines and budget, utilizing the knowledge of our and our competitors' products and therapeutic options within the indications. Gives medical input into the medical plans, market access strategies, uptake of our products in guidelines, and the selection of the most recent/appropriate data and references to be used. Tactical Medical Support Provides input on/drafts local publications/abstracts/reports/medical reviews and medical training materials. Reviews expert reports to support reimbursement or formulary listing processes and is involved in the development of value dossiers. Evaluates scientific value of projects for which support is requested from the company. Required Qualifications, Skills, & Experience Minimum (Required) Medical Doctor/Specialist, Pharmacist (QFB/QFI/QBP), Biologist, Biotechnologist, or a related biomedical degree; valid professional license as applicable. ≥1.5 years of experience in an Oncoloy field medical role (MSL, Medical Advisor with field responsibilities, clinical/scientific liaison) or equivalent. Demonstrated ability to communicate and interpret oncology clinical data (study endpoints, safety, study design, basic statistics) with healthcare professionals (HCPs). Fluent in written and spoken English. Willingness to travel up to 35% (or as business needs require) in a field-based role. Proven ability to conduct non-promotional, peer-to-peer scientific exchange. Strong understanding of pharmaceutical compliance principles and ethical standards. <p s