Medical Science Liaison
MedicalScienceLiaison-SolidTumor-NC,SC,GATerritory
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“Medical Science Liaison - Solid Tumor - NC, SC, GA Territory at Medical Science Liaison. Skills: scientific expertise, market knowledge, customer engagement, clinical trial support, medical strategy, territory management. establish and build professional relationships and engage with HCPs (including community physicians, pharmacists, medical experts, nurses, and other healthcare professionals) and other thought leaders in geographical area as aligned with medical strategy. engage with customers ”
What You'll Achieve.
advance clinical practice within the territory that leads to improved patient outcomes; drive impact within the assigned territory; drive forward therapeutic area, clinical, or product goals
Industry & Context.
uncovering barriers in patient journey; exploration of areas of unmet medical need
Field based, customer-facing, non-promotional medical and scientific role, approximately 60-70% travel required, Must have a valid driver’s license, Driving is an Essential Function of this Role, must have a fully valid and unrestricted driver’s license to be qualified for this role
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Graduate degree in science or healthcare doctoral degree preferred (MD, PhD, DNP, PharmD, etc.), 5-7 years of relevant medical affairs, clinical research, or related experience in a scientific or clinical setting required, clinical knowledge including pharmacotherapy, treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, medical expert engagement strategies, and FDA promotional guidelines, regulations, and ethical guidelines applied to the pharmaceutical industry is required, Works within Ethics, Compliance and Promotional policies (Novartis & Federal) and ensures those around them do the same, Adherence with Company policies, state and federal laws and regulations, Candidate must reside within territory, or within a reasonable daily commuting distance of 50 miles from the territory border, Must have a valid driver’s license
Nice to Have
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Field Medical-based position within the pharmaceutical industry or as an MSL is preferred, Previous experience in assigned or related therapeutic area is preferred
What You'll Do.
establish and build professional relationships and engage with HCPs (including community physicians, pharmacists, medical experts, nurses, and other healthcare professionals) and other thought leaders in geographical area as aligned with medical strategy, engage with customers - customer engagements may include but not be limited to emerging data discussions, clinical trial activities, uncovering barriers in patient journey, understanding market dynamics within territory, exploration of areas of unmet medical need, pipeline discussions, educating on disease state and product, capturing adverse events, and capturing medical insights through all stages of product lifecycle, demonstrate strategic territory vision and ensure appropriate territory identification, mapping, and planning of Medical Engagements (MEs) and Key Accounts as aligned to medical strategy and in collaboration with internal Novartis colleagues, Provide clinical trial support for company sponsored trials and facilitating relevant medical activities, including but not limited to identification of appropriate sites, supporting clinical trials (subject recruitment, protocol questions, SIVs, etc.
) at sites, and cross-functional collaboration with Medical Affairs and Clinical Operations colleagues, Maintain in-depth knowledge of assigned therapeutic area and Novartis compounds to serve as a medical resource to customers and internal colleagues, Maintain in-depth knowledge of internal policies and external regulations (e.g.
, field medical Working Practice Document (WPD), travel policy, expense policy, state and local laws, institutional policies) and how they affect the day-to-day, Execute all administrative responsibilities and training (e.
, Veeva CRM, voicemail, e-mail, expense reports, compliance modules, etc.
) in a timely manner, including profiling of core customers and ensuring up-to-date information in the CRM, Champion emerging responsibilities as strategic priorities and territory needs evolve, Proactively drive personal and professional development, Conduct yourself with the highest ethical standards and adhere to Novartis Code of Conduct, Comply with all relevant laws and regulations and Novartis Ethics, Risk & Compliance policies, and procedures.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
identification of opportunities for internal collaboration with other Novartis stakeholders to drive forward therapeutic area, clinical, or product goals as appropriate; Regularly collaborate with internal colleagues (e.g. , HEOR, access, marketing, commercial) within the assigned therapeutic area and territory to advance clinical practice while maintaining customer centricity and a One Novartis approach in accordance with Novartis compliance standards; cross-functional collaboration with Medical Affairs and Clinical Operations colleagues
Communication Scope
engage scientifically with Healthcare Providers (HCPs) and medical experts; emerging data discussions; pipeline discussions; educating on disease state and product; communication
Process & Methodology
strategic territory vision, territory identification, mapping, planning of Medical Engagements (MEs) and Key Accounts
Full Job Description
**Job Description Summary** The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field based, customer-facing, non-promotional medical and scientific role. Their key objective is to create impact through advancing clinical practice within the territory that leads to improved patient outcomes. The MSL must demonstrate deep therapeutic expertise, understand territory and market influences, engage scientifically with Healthcare Providers (HCPs) and medical experts, manage, and develop their territory and execute all relevant activities in alignment with the medical strategic and tactical plan – while functioning within the Novartis Code of Conduct, Ethics/Compliance policies and Working Practice documents. The MSL will Inform and shape medical strategy through application of a curious mindset to collect impactful and actionable insights, understanding the strategic impact of critical insights. **Job Description** **Key Responsibilities:** The MSL will leverage scientific expertise and market knowledge to establish and build professional relationships and engage with HCPs (including community physicians, pharmacists, medical experts, nurses, and other healthcare professionals) and other thought leaders in geographical area as aligned with medical strategy • The primary responsibility of the MSL is to engage with customers - customer engagements may include but not be limited to emerging data discussions, clinical trial activities, uncovering barriers in patient journey, understanding market dynamics within territory, exploration of areas of unmet medical need, pipeline discussions, educating on disease state and product, capturing adverse events, and capturing medical insights through all stages of product lifecycle. • Must demonstrate strategic territory vision and ensure appropriate territory identification, mapping, and planning of Medical Engagements (MEs) and Key Accounts as aligned to medical strategy and in collaboration with internal Novartis colleagues. This includes: a. ide
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