Senior Medical Science Liaison, Oncology

Role Overview

• The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) / Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr. 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 (healthcare providers, researchers, professional organization leadership, and population-based decision makers) in the areas of Eisai’s interest.
• The MSL/Sr. MSL brings relevant insights from the field on research developments, treatment landscape and new concepts in medical treatment.
• Act as the primary clinical/scientific resource to Healthcare Providers (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.

Requirements

• Requires an advanced, terminal Doctorate level (D-level) degree in medical or health sciences (e.g. MD, PhD, PharmD, DPH, EdD).
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Eisai Inc. Annual Incentive Plan
• Eisai Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan
• Company employee benefit programs