[Hiring] Medical Science Liaison / Senior Medical Science Liaison @Eisai

Role Description

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) / Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr. MSL) - Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee, 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.

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the customer’s needs, issues, and priorities as they relate to Eisai’s strategic business plan.
• Bring relevant insights from the field on research developments, treatment landscape, and new concepts in medical treatment.
• Assume a leadership role by teaching, coaching, and mentoring new or less experienced MSLs.
• Take responsibility for special projects as they arise.
• Communicate key information about Eisai, the company, and its hhc mission.
• Provide key scientific and clinical information about Eisai’s products.
• Serve as a conduit for communication between Eisai Research and the medical community regarding ideas for future research with Eisai’s products.
• Provide corporate value through demonstrated leadership and participation in strategic thinking.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Established relationships with key opinion leaders and knowledge of institutions in therapeutic areas of interest.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Salary range for MSL is $144,300.00 - $189,400 USD Annual.
• Salary range for Sr. MSL is $160,100.00 - $210,100 USD Annual.
• Eligible to participate in Eisai Inc. Annual Incentive Plan & Eisai Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan.
• Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.