Medical Science Liaison (MSL) / Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr. MSL), Oncology - Southern CA, NV and HI - Field-based

At Eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and caregivers is Eisai’s human health care (hhc) mission. We’re a growing pharmaceutical company breaking through in neurology and oncology, with a strong emphasis on research and development. Our history includes the development of many innovative medicines, notably the discovery of the world's most widely-used treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.

About the role

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 MSL/Sr. MSL demonstrates a thorough understanding of the customer’s needs, issues, and priorities as they relate to Eisai’s strategic business plan and brings relevant insights from the field on research developments, treatment landscape, and new concepts in medical treatment.

The MSL/Sr. MSL assumes a leadership role by teaching, coaching, and mentoring new or less experienced MSLs and by assuming responsibility for special projects. The impact includes:

• Communicating key information about Eisai and its hhc mission.
• Providing key scientific and clinical information about Eisai’s products.
• Serving as a conduit for communication between Eisai Research and the medical community regarding ideas for future research with Eisai’s products.
• Providing corporate value through demonstrated leadership and participation in strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

Product/Therapeutic Area Support to External Stakeholders

• Act as the primary clinical/scientific resource to Healthcare Providers (HCPs) in the territory for information pertaining to disease state and Eisai's product(s) to ensure awareness and understanding.
• Serve as a conduit for accurate and updated clinical, scientific, and medical information between Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)/investigators and the company's Medical Affairs and development groups.
• Establish, foster, cultivate, and maintain peer relationships with KOLs in the therapeutic areas in which Eisai has current and future interests.
• Share knowledge and participate in scientific exchanges and interactions with identified KOLs.
• Present clinical, scientific, and economic data on Eisai’s products and relevant therapeutic areas to population-based decision-makers, as requested.
• Support assigned professional congresses in accordance with MSL plan; lead congress coverage efforts, including coordination of all MSL/Sr. MSL activities, as required.
• Identify and report key scientific, clinical, and research insights from KOLs to Medical Affairs.
• Develop, implement, and present to management plans to support Medical Affairs strategic direction for assigned territory.

Training/Education Resource

• Maintain and demonstrate thorough and up-to-date knowledge of disease state, study methodology, clinical information, and product data.
• Demonstrate full knowledge of and ability to execute on approved medical platforms/strategies and MSL initiatives.
• Serve as technical/scientific subject matter resource to Eisai commercial personnel, if requested.
• Teach, coach, and mentor new or less experienced MSLs; assist with supervision/performance evaluation; assume responsibility for special projects.
• Provide valuable contributions to the organization including leadership and strategic planning.

Research Support

• Facilitate review and follow-up of submitted Investigator-Initiated Studies (IISs) and assist with Eisai-sponsored trials.
• Serve as primary contact to external investigators who submit IISs; provide recommendations for site selection and scientific expertise to investigators involved in company-sponsored post-marketing studies.

Professional Organization Support

• Lead field medical efforts in support of Eisai’s collaboration and interactions with professional organizations/societies and advocacy groups, as required.

Requirements

• 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, or related experience in a scientific or clinical setting, preferably as an MSL.
• For Sr. MSL: 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.
• Knowledge and experience within Eisai’s 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.

Skills

• 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 without 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 teamwork and working within the framework of the Medical Affairs Department and Eisai organization, including compliance with policies, systems, and practices.
• Sound computer skills including word processing, producing slide materials, and working with spreadsheets.
• Previous established relationships with KOLs in Oncology/Hematology.
• 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, overnight stays, and occasional weekend travel.
• Domestic and international travel may include spending time at cancer trial sites/institutions, conference centers, offices, and hotels.
• Possesses and maintains a valid driver’s license.

Pay

Annual salary range for MSL: $144,300 - $189,400 USD.

Annual salary range for Sr. MSL: $160,100 - $216,900 USD.

The annual base salary range for this specific position (Oncology - Southern CA, NV, and HI - Field-based) is $165,300 - $216,900.

Under current guidelines, this position is eligible to participate in Eisai Inc. Annual Incentive Plan and Eisai Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan. Final pay determinations will depend on various factors including but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, and skills.

Benefits

Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. For additional information on Company employee benefit programs, visit Eisai Compensation and Benefits. Certain other benefits may be available for this position.

Schedule

• This is a field-based position; the employee is required to set up a home-based office.
• As a condition of employment, applicants must be able to engage in person with HCPs and other third parties at their offices, institutions, and other appropriate locations on a regular basis.
• Frequent business travel (approximately 60% of time), including air travel, overnight stays, and occasional weekend travel.