[Hiring] Medical Science Liaison Oncology - Thoracic Tumors @MSD

Role Description

An amazing opportunity has arisen for a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join our Spanish Thoracic Tumors Medical Affairs team. The MSL is a credentialed therapeutic and disease expert (PhD, PharmD, DNP, MD, or equivalent degree) who engages in scientific exchange with leaders in the external medical and scientific community. This role involves providing scientific leaders (SLs) with balanced, factual, and scientific information about non-product areas of interest to the Company, as well as addressing scientific questions related to Company products.

The MSL's work is aligned with four core pillars:

• Scientific Exchange
• Research
• Scientific Congress Support
• Scientific Insights

MSLs serve as a vital link between the scientific community and the Company, enhancing the understanding of scientific foundations and goals for approved, in-development, and active Company-sponsored trials and/or investigator-sponsored research studies. Additionally, the MSL acts as a role model for other field medical team members, contributing to on-boarding and sharing therapeutic expertise. Geographical area will be determined afterwards.

What you will do:

• Scientific Exchange:
  • Develop professional relationships and engage with national and/or regional scientific leaders (SLs).
  • Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions and maintain a reliable presence with SLs.
  • Address scientific questions while directing inquiries outside of MSL scope to appropriate Company resources.
  • Maintain current knowledge of the dynamic scientific and clinical environment in the Company's Areas of Interest (AOI).
• Research:
  • Identify barriers to patient enrollment and retention upon request from Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO).
  • Recommend study sites and identify potential investigators for phase II-IV clinical development programs.
  • Address questions from investigators regarding participation in Company-sponsored clinical studies.
  • Enhance comprehension of the scientific foundations and goals of investigator-sponsored research.
  • Initiate discussions with SLs and potential investigators to align scientific/data exchange with research strategies and study concepts.
• Scientific Congress Support:
  • Engage in scientific and medical meetings through pre-congress preparation.
  • Facilitate scientific and data exchange for both Company and competitor data.
  • Collect meaningful insights and staff congress exhibit booth as applicable.
• Scientific Insights:
  • Gather feedback, data, or information during routine activities to help the Company better understand the medical or scientific needs, priorities, or concerns of healthcare practitioners and/or patients.
• Inclusive Mindset and Behavior:
  • Demonstrate eagerness to contribute to an environment of belonging, inclusion, equity, and empowerment.
  • Lead by example and serve as a role model for creating, leading, and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Qualifications

• A PhD, PharmD, DNP, or MD or equivalent.
• Clinical (patient care) or research experience in assigned therapeutic area(s), with a preference for Thoracic Tumors.
• The ability to conduct doctoral-level discussions with key external stakeholders.
• A dedication to scientific excellence with a strong focus on scientific education and dialogue.
• A strategic orientation and excellent stakeholder management, communication, and networking skills.
• A thorough comprehension of local/regional regulatory agencies and other ethical guidelines, laws, and regulations relevant to the pharmaceutical industry and its customers.
• The ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a constantly changing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access).
• A desire to contribute to an environment of belonging, engagement, equity, and empowerment.
• Consistent adherence to field and corporate policies, including field standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.

Requirements

• Field-based medical experience.
• Clinical research experience.
• A demonstrated record of scientific/medical publication.
• Relevant therapeutic area experience.

Benefits

• Commitment to keeping the patient at the very heart of all that we do.
• Striving to find solutions and treatments for some of the world’s most challenging healthcare needs.
• Embracing the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together.
• Creating an inclusive environment for breakthrough innovation.