Senior Medical Science Liaison, Oncology (New England and Upstate NY)

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Scientific Expertise
• Complete core training curriculum and basic MSL and Therapeutic Area (TA) Certification
• Demonstrated accountability to continuous learning and growth (Franchise data, MSL role, Soft Skills, Personal Development)
• Completes recertification where applicable
• Professional licensure with CEU documentation where applicable
• Depth of knowledge within the therapeutic area exceeds that of peers and/or Medical Affairs experience in multiple therapeutic areas
• Coordinates and lead TA updates, team discussions, training initiatives (i.e. journal clubs)
• Attend and report on local, regional and national medical conferences and other meetings of value
• Coverage of major regional or national meetings including program evaluation, required attendance and coordination of high quality meeting reports
• Identifies educational gaps and provides subsequent recommendations for educational resource, content, or initiative development
• External HCP and Stakeholder Engagement
• Establishes robust long-term relationships with Thought Leaders and other key stakeholders through education on up to date scientific information in alignment with US, Global, and Area Business Unit definitions and strategies
• Impactful proactive engagement with TLs, HCPs, research sites, associations, societies, & other stakeholders according to defined scope and engagement plans
• Leverage knowledge of US and Global definitions and strategies to develop and pull through local Area Business Unit strategy
• Approach accounts, customers, and Area Business Unit strategically, utilizing key metrics to ensure alignment to territory plan and medical objectives
• Compliantly supports speaker training and evaluation and medical evaluation of scientific merit
• Advisory Board or other Bayer Program coordination or support during meeting
• Coordinates TL engagement with Franchise Medical Affairs team and relevant internal stakeholders
• Education
• Delivers educational presentations to external audiences, stakeholders, and customers groups
• Proactive identification of educational opportunities within assigned Area Business Unit to stakeholders or customers groups
• Responsibility for timely, accurate, specific and balanced responses to Medical Inquiries in collaboration with Medical Communications
• Adherence to SOP and FDA guidance for distribution of scientific information
• Adherence to SOP and compliance guidelines for all external contacts
• Prepares and presents data to internal audiences including MA and Commercial partners
• Research
• Supports research projects aligned with medical and brand strategy
• Facilitating investigator-initiated research (IIR) and research site identification
• Supporting clinical trial team and engaging with appropriate stakeholders for Bayer sponsored clinical trials
• Supporting data collection, feasibility & initiation visits, and study support as appropriate
• Insights
• Responsible and Accountable for generating relevant HCP and stakeholder insights that deepen understanding of patients, HCPs, consumers, or treatment landscape
• Document and communicate them accordingly within system or to stakeholders to inform, refine, and enhance tactics and strategy
• Report new compound development information and potential collaborations when appropriate or requested in line with corporate strategy
• Collaboration
• Compliant active strategic partnership and collaboration with territory cross-functional stakeholders (i.e. Area General Manager, Area Business Unit team, Field DGOS, etc.) as part of Area Business Unit team
• Presentations to internal audiences including Therapeutic Area Medical Affairs (MA) or commercial partners
• Lead project teams or task forces as appropriate within Franchise Medical Team
• Initiates best practice discussions for MSL team and internal partners
• Responsible and accountable as MSL mentor as appropriate
• New Ways of Working (Data Collection / Analysis / Interpretation)
• Internal champion of new ways of working including platforms, systems, capabilities
• Train, mentor, and empower Field Medical team to leverage new ways of working
• Complete all required customer activity documentation, training, expense reporting, and other administrative responsibilities in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner
• Review and interpret interaction analytics related to TL engagement and take appropriate actions to execute stakeholder plans
• Leverage evolving country and Global platforms and systems to ensure data driven tailored approach to customer engagement
• Leverage omnichannel methods of engagement with stakeholders to ensure customer-centric approach to data dissemination and education

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree is required; Experience in a scientific or healthcare clinical setting; or pharmaceutical industry experience in Medical Affairs, Sales, Marketing or Clinical Development; or post-graduate fellowship experience in a hospital or industry setting
• MSL experience is required
• Demonstrated project management ability
• Demonstrated expertise in communicating scientific information
• Demonstrated project management ability
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Established ability to build productive work relationships both internally and externally
• Travel 50+% and manage a demanding schedule
• Valid Driver’s License and eligibility to drive a company car or pooled vehicle (driving record must meet guidelines base on the company’s Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers and MVR will be reviewed as part of pre-employment screening)