Eisai
Medical Science Liaison (MSL) / Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr. MSL), Oncolo
Eisai, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
Overview
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 are a growing pharmaceutical company 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. We are seeking highly‑motivated individuals who want to work in a fast‑paced environment and make a difference.
Responsibilities
Build relationships and demonstrate the clinical outcome and benefits of company products to thought leaders, medical groups, government agencies, key opinion leaders and health systems.
Educate and demonstrate the benefits of key products to clinical professors, teaching‑hospital faculty, residents, and students.
Provide medical information to internal/external health sources such as the sales force, outside health professionals, public, and government.
Explore and identify sites for clinical trial in all stages of development.
Coordinate continuing education workshops, seminars, and programs for graduate physicians, pharmacists, and scientists.
Respond to unsolicited inquiries to establish and/or further the knowledge and understanding of marketed products.
Act as the primary clinical/scientific resource to healthcare providers in the territory for information about disease state and Eisai’s product(s).
Serve as a conduit for accurate and updated clinical, scientific and medical information between key opinion leaders and the company’s Medical Affairs and development groups.
Establish, foster, cultivate and maintain peer relationships with KOLs.
Share knowledge and participate in scientific exchanges with identified KOLs.
Present clinical, scientific and economic data on Eisai products to population‑based decision‑makers.
Support assigned professional congresses and lead congress coverage efforts.
Identify and report key scientific, clinical and research insights from KOLs to Medical Affairs.
Develop, implement and present 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 requested.
Teach, coach and mentor new or less experienced MSLs; assist with supervision/performance evaluation; assume responsibility for special projects.
Research Support
Facilitate review and follow up of submitted Investigator‑Initiated Studies and assist with Eisai sponsored trials.
Serve as primary contact to external investigators who submit IISs and provide recommendations for site selection and scientific expertise to investigators involved in company‑sponsored post‑marketing studies.
Professional Organization Support
Lead field medical efforts in support of Eisai’s collaboration and interactions with professional organizations/societies and advocacy groups, as required.
Educational Requirements Requires an advanced, terminal Doctorate level (D‑level) degree in medical or health sciences (MD, PhD, PharmD, DPH, EdD).
Experience
For MSL 0‑3 years of experience in the pharma/biotech industry clinical pharmacist/research/related experience in a scientific or clinical setting, preferably as MSL.
For Sr. MSL, a minimum of 3 years MSL experience in Oncology/Hematology.
Strong broad‑based scientific and pharmaceutical knowledge.
Clinical trial development and drug launch experience is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, FDA regulations and OIG guidelines are required.
Knowledge and experience within Eisai desired therapeutic area(s) and ability to communicate with confidence and accuracy across multiple disease states.
Established relationships with key opinion leaders and knowledge of institutions in therapeutic areas of interest.
Other Skills and Abilities
Excellent presentation and teaching skills.
Strong overall written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to assess issues and think strategically.
Demonstrated ability and experience working cross‑functionally.
Demonstrated ability to anticipate, organize, plan and handle multiple changing priorities.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and not requiring close supervision while adhering to Medical Affairs strategic direction.
Ability and interest in coaching and mentoring less experienced MSLs. Ability to lead and motivate team members without a direct reporting relationship.
Ability and interest in leading and participating in projects while effectively balancing projects with field work.
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.
Sound computer skills including applications for word processing, producing slide materials and working with spreadsheets.
Previous established relationships with KOLs in Oncology/Hematology.
Possesses an understanding of the pharmaceutical corporate environment and appreciation for commercial operations, including marketing and sales strategies.
Capable of engaging in frequent business travel (approximately 60% of time), including air travel, ability to travel overnight and occasionally on weekends.
Domestic and international travel may include spending time at cancer trial sites/institutions, conference center, offices and hotels.
Possesses and maintains a valid driver’s license.
This is a field‑based position. The employee is required to set up a home‑based office.
Salary & Benefits Salary range for MSL: $144,300.00 – $189,400.00 USD Annual.
Salary range for Sr. MSL: $160,100.00 – $210,100.00 USD Annual.
Employees are eligible to participate in company employee benefit programs. For additional information on benefits programs, visit https://careers.eisai.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
EEO Statement Eisai is an equal opportunity employer and is committed in policy and 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. Eisai prohibits discrimination against persons because of disability, including disabled veterans.
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Responsibilities
Build relationships and demonstrate the clinical outcome and benefits of company products to thought leaders, medical groups, government agencies, key opinion leaders and health systems.
Educate and demonstrate the benefits of key products to clinical professors, teaching‑hospital faculty, residents, and students.
Provide medical information to internal/external health sources such as the sales force, outside health professionals, public, and government.
Explore and identify sites for clinical trial in all stages of development.
Coordinate continuing education workshops, seminars, and programs for graduate physicians, pharmacists, and scientists.
Respond to unsolicited inquiries to establish and/or further the knowledge and understanding of marketed products.
Act as the primary clinical/scientific resource to healthcare providers in the territory for information about disease state and Eisai’s product(s).
Serve as a conduit for accurate and updated clinical, scientific and medical information between key opinion leaders and the company’s Medical Affairs and development groups.
Establish, foster, cultivate and maintain peer relationships with KOLs.
Share knowledge and participate in scientific exchanges with identified KOLs.
Present clinical, scientific and economic data on Eisai products to population‑based decision‑makers.
Support assigned professional congresses and lead congress coverage efforts.
Identify and report key scientific, clinical and research insights from KOLs to Medical Affairs.
Develop, implement and present 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 requested.
Teach, coach and mentor new or less experienced MSLs; assist with supervision/performance evaluation; assume responsibility for special projects.
Research Support
Facilitate review and follow up of submitted Investigator‑Initiated Studies and assist with Eisai sponsored trials.
Serve as primary contact to external investigators who submit IISs and provide recommendations for site selection and scientific expertise to investigators involved in company‑sponsored post‑marketing studies.
Professional Organization Support
Lead field medical efforts in support of Eisai’s collaboration and interactions with professional organizations/societies and advocacy groups, as required.
Educational Requirements Requires an advanced, terminal Doctorate level (D‑level) degree in medical or health sciences (MD, PhD, PharmD, DPH, EdD).
Experience
For MSL 0‑3 years of experience in the pharma/biotech industry clinical pharmacist/research/related experience in a scientific or clinical setting, preferably as MSL.
For Sr. MSL, a minimum of 3 years MSL experience in Oncology/Hematology.
Strong broad‑based scientific and pharmaceutical knowledge.
Clinical trial development and drug launch experience is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, FDA regulations and OIG guidelines are required.
Knowledge and experience within Eisai desired therapeutic area(s) and ability to communicate with confidence and accuracy across multiple disease states.
Established relationships with key opinion leaders and knowledge of institutions in therapeutic areas of interest.
Other Skills and Abilities
Excellent presentation and teaching skills.
Strong overall written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to assess issues and think strategically.
Demonstrated ability and experience working cross‑functionally.
Demonstrated ability to anticipate, organize, plan and handle multiple changing priorities.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and not requiring close supervision while adhering to Medical Affairs strategic direction.
Ability and interest in coaching and mentoring less experienced MSLs. Ability to lead and motivate team members without a direct reporting relationship.
Ability and interest in leading and participating in projects while effectively balancing projects with field work.
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.
Sound computer skills including applications for word processing, producing slide materials and working with spreadsheets.
Previous established relationships with KOLs in Oncology/Hematology.
Possesses an understanding of the pharmaceutical corporate environment and appreciation for commercial operations, including marketing and sales strategies.
Capable of engaging in frequent business travel (approximately 60% of time), including air travel, ability to travel overnight and occasionally on weekends.
Domestic and international travel may include spending time at cancer trial sites/institutions, conference center, offices and hotels.
Possesses and maintains a valid driver’s license.
This is a field‑based position. The employee is required to set up a home‑based office.
Salary & Benefits Salary range for MSL: $144,300.00 – $189,400.00 USD Annual.
Salary range for Sr. MSL: $160,100.00 – $210,100.00 USD Annual.
Employees are eligible to participate in company employee benefit programs. For additional information on benefits programs, visit https://careers.eisai.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
EEO Statement Eisai is an equal opportunity employer and is committed in policy and 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. Eisai prohibits discrimination against persons because of disability, including disabled veterans.
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