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

Role Description

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 person in this position will demonstrate a thorough understanding of the customer’s needs, issues and priorities as they relate to Eisai’s strategic business plan. The MSL/Sr. MSL brings relevant insights from the field on research developments, treatment landscape and new concepts in medical treatment. The MSL/Sr. MSL will assume a leadership role by teaching, coaching and mentoring new or less experienced MSLs and by assuming responsibility for special projects as they arise.

The impact that a MSL/Sr. MSL will have on the organization includes the following:

• As a representative of Eisai, the MSL/Sr. MSL will 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.

Benefits

• Salary range for MSL is $144,300.00 - $189,400 USD Annual.
• Salary range for Sr. MSL is $160,100.00 - $216,900 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.