[Hiring] Medical Scientific Liaison - Oncology @Merck

Role Description

Our Medical Affairs team advances patient care by engaging in scientific exchange with external medical experts and industry professionals ensuring the scientific value of our products is realized. We engage and train internal employees to ensure that they thoroughly comprehend the science behind the medicine and review further unmet medical needs to bolster collaboration and further differentiate our portfolio.

The objective of the Medical and Scientific Liaison, 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, specifically in melanoma, head and neck, and genitourinary cancers, but not limited to, often leading to knowledge transfer initiatives and research.

Reporting to the Therapeutic Area Head, Oncology - 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 with both clinicians and/or basic scientists through the communication of unbiased and evidence based information.

The Medical and Scientific Liaison achieves a high level of competency in using Microsoft Teams collaborative platform and manages multiple ongoing projects. The Medical and Scientific Liaison is responsible for managing assigned budgets to optimize investment opportunities.

The Medical and Scientific Liaison will ensure his/her interactions fully comply with our Company's commitment to our Values and Standards, policies, procedures, industry standards and all laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, General Mandate and Guiding Principles for Medical and Scientific Liaisons.

Qualifications

• Pharm D, PhD Degree in Science or Health Sciences (preferably in related disease area) or MD is required.
• Pharmaceutical experience or equivalent preferably involving work with scientific leaders and/or community leaders.
• 2 years experience in the therapeutic area of Oncology (both basic and clinical literature).
• Demonstrated ability to acquire and maintain product, disease and competition knowledge.
• Strong abilities in negotiation, scientific presentations, and facilitation skills.
• Strong knowledge of Company policies, procedures, industry standards, as well as laws and regulations.
• Ability to analyze and understand local community of practice.
• Ability to comprehend and integrate complex scientific concepts.
• Advanced knowledge of Office technology and related software.
• Advanced Analysis, Planning, Implementation and Control skills.
• Advanced project management skills.
• Language requirements: English both oral and written.
• The candidate must be located in Greater Toronto Area or in Western Ontario.

Requirements

• Adaptability
• Advisory Board Development
• Analytical Thinking
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Molecular Oncology
• Oncology
• Ownership and Accountability
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Project Management
• Scientific Communications
• Scientific Exchange
• Scientific Presentations
• Strategic Thinking

Benefits

• Flexible Work Arrangements: Remote
• Travel Requirements: 50%
• Shift: 1st - Day
• Valid Driving License: Yes
• Hazardous Material(s): No