[Hiring] Medical & Scientific Liaison (MSL), Medical Affairs, Oncology @Merck

Role Description

The objective of the Medical and Scientific Liaison (MSL), by virtue of their training and expertise, is to discuss and provide scientific and therapeutic information to Healthcare Professionals and Researchers viewed by their peers to be authorities in Oncology (Clinical and Scientific Leaders).

The Medical & Scientific Liaison's interaction with their audience is governed by guiding principles intended to deliver unbiased and evidence-based information through in-depth scientific exchange in the therapeutic area of Oncology often leading to knowledge transfer initiatives and research.

Reporting to the Oncology Therapeutic Area Head, Medical Affairs, the Medical and Scientific Liaison uses exceptionally strong interpersonal skills, especially in the area of one-on-one communication, and a high degree of understanding of oncology and the treatments, to develop and maintain strong scientific working relationships with:

• Clinical Scientific Leaders in oncology
• Clinicians
• Pathologists
• Other stakeholders involved in diagnostics
• Basic scientists

The Medical & Scientific Liaison is responsible for the scientific knowledge management and strategic medical/scientific expertise in Lung and GI cancers for the Oncology Therapeutic Area. Collaborating with their commercial counterparts, the MSL will provide expert strategic input and execute on key tactics in support of the objectives of the Oncology Therapeutic Area.

The Medical & Scientific Liaison holds the responsibility for the strategic development, execution, and delivery of assigned tactical objectives of the Oncology Medical Affairs Plan, in alignment with the overall strategic objectives for the Therapeutic Area in Canada. This will include deliverables such as:

• Diagnostic launch readiness
• Post-licensure studies
• Publication plans
• Other knowledge transfer activities

The MSL is responsible for managing assigned budgets in order to optimize investment opportunities. Internally, the Medical & Scientific Liaison will participate in key strategic teams to provide expert medical/scientific advice and technical perspective to the Business Development and Portfolio Management functions. The incumbent will share medical/scientific expertise with counterparts in other functional areas such as:

• Regulatory Affairs
• Quality Assurance
• Legal
• Marketing in Canada
• Throughout the Europe Canada Region as requested

The position will also maintain responsibility for support towards new approvals and regulatory reporting as required.

Qualifications

• Education: PhD Degree in Science or Health Sciences (preferably in related disease area), Pharm D or MD is required.
• Minimum of 2 years as Medical Scientific Liaison in the pharmaceutical experience or equivalent preferably involving work with academic specialists and/or community leaders.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the therapeutic area of Oncology (both basic and clinical literature) is preferred.
• Ability to understand and integrate complex scientific concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to acquire and maintain product, disease and competition knowledge.
• Scientifically agile, possessing strategic mind-set / thought process.
• Strong knowledge of Company policies, procedures, industry standards, as well as laws and regulations.
• Ability to analyze and understand local community of practice.
• Basic Knowledge of Company structure, administrative procedures and guidelines.
• Advanced knowledge of Office technology and related software.
• Expert communication (oral & written) and listening skills.
• Advanced Analysis, Planning, Implementation and Control (APIC) skills.
• Advanced negotiation, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Advanced project management skills.
• Language requirements: English.
• The candidate must be located in Vancouver, or within Vancouver Metro area.

Requirements

• Adaptability
• Advisory Board Development
• Analytical Thinking
• Budget Management
• Business Development
• Clinical Research
• Data Analysis
• Facilitation
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Knowledge Transfer
• Medical Affairs
• Molecular Oncology
• Oncology
• Operating Principles
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs
• Project Management
• Scientific Communications
• Strategic Thinking

Benefits

• We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together.
• The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment.
• We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.
• We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.