[Hiring] Medical Science Liaison - Cardiovascular @Novartis

Role Description

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role is a field-based, customer-facing, non-promotional medical and scientific position. The MSL’s key objective is to create impact through advancing clinical practice within the assigned 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.

This is a field-based and remote opportunity supporting key accounts in an assigned geography: South Texas. The preferable location for the successful candidate would be to reside in San Antonio or Austin, Texas or near a major airport in territory. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role. Please only apply if this location is accessible for you. Company will not sponsor visas for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Leverage scientific expertise and market knowledge to establish and build professional relationships and engage with HCPs and other thought leaders.
• Engage with customers through:
  • Emerging data discussions
  • Clinical trial activities
  • Uncovering barriers in patient journey
  • Understanding market dynamics
  • Exploration of areas of unmet medical need
  • Pipeline discussions
  • Educating on disease state and product
  • Capturing adverse events
  • 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.
• Provide clinical trial support for company-sponsored trials.
• Collaborate with internal colleagues to advance clinical practice while maintaining customer centricity.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of assigned therapeutic area and Novartis compounds.
• Execute all administrative responsibilities and training in a timely manner.
• Champion emerging responsibilities as strategic priorities evolve.
• Proactively drive personal and professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in science or healthcare required; doctoral degree preferred (MD, PhD, DNP, PharmD, etc.).
• Strong clinical knowledge including pharmacotherapy, treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, medical expert engagement strategies, and FDA promotional guidelines.

Requirements

• 0-3 years of experience in a Field Medical position within the pharmaceutical industry or as an MSL required OR 3-5 years of relevant medical affairs, clinical research, or related experience preferred for Manager Level.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Field Medical-based position preferred OR 5-7 years of relevant medical affairs, clinical research, or related experience required for Associate Director Level.
• Candidate must reside within territory or within a reasonable daily commuting distance of 50 miles from the territory border.
• Approximately 60-70% travel required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, life and disability benefits.
• 401(k) with company contribution and match.
• Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays, and other leaves.

EEO Statement

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call +1 (877)395-2339.