Medical Science Liaison / Senior Medical Science Liaison, Alzheimer's Disease (Indiana and Northern OH) - 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 that is 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.

As we continue to expand, we are seeking highly-motivated individuals who want to work in a fast-paced environment and make a difference.

If this is your profile, we want to hear from you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Act as the primary clinical / scientific resource to 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 AD and dementia in which Eisai has current and future interests.
• Present clinical and scientific data on Eisai’s products and relevant therapeutic areas, as requested.
• Support assigned professional congresses in accordance with MSL plan. Be prepared to lead congress coverage efforts, including coordination of all MSL activities.
• Identify and report key scientific, clinical and research insights from KOLs to Medical Affairs.
• 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 cross functional partners
• 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.

• Ability to lead and motivate team members without a direct reporting relationship
• Facilitate review and follow up of submitted Investigator-Initiated Studies (IISs) and assist with Eisai sponsored trials.
• The MSL may also be involved with providing recommendations for site selection and scientific expertise to Investigators involved in company sponsored studies.

REQUIREMENTS :

Educational Requirements :

Advanced terminal D degree in medical or health sciences (e.g MD / DO, PhD, PharmD)

Experience :

• 2-3 years MSL experience in neurology or complex disease states; prior dementia or AD research experience strongly preferred, 3yrs+ required for Sr MSL title
• Established relationships with KOLs in neurology, and knowledge of institutions focused on AD preferred
• 3-5 years industry / clinical research / related experience in a scientific or clinical setting.
• 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, pharma regulations / compliant practices, and OIG guidelines are required.
• Knowledge and experience within AD and ability to communicate with confidence and accuracy across multiple dementia disease states.

Other Skills and Abilities :

• Interested and skilled in communicating complex data sets and the ability to be seen as a scientific peer while educating top KOLs.
• Committed to the concept of team and working within the framework of the Medical Affairs
• Strong overall written and verbal communication skills. Keen understanding of your audience and ability to tailor information appropriately.
• Highly skilled in the art of strategic conversation along with a demonstrated ability to assess issues, as they arise and adapt appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate, organize, plan and handle multiple priorities, while adapting to the needs of the company and KOLs.
• Has an ability to work independently and not require close supervision while adhering to compliance / regulatory policies.
• Interest in leading and participating in projects while effectively balancing field work.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify opportunities / challenges, willingness to communicate these challenges to leadership while working together to overcome them.
• Seamlessly adapts to field situations and effectively problem solves within your territory
• Experience working in matrix environment including cross-functional commercial partners, with an understanding of the pharmaceutical corporate environment and appreciation for Commercial Operations, including Marketing and Sales strategies
• Sound computer / technology skills including applications for word processing, producing slide materials, working with spreadsheets, and video conferencing
• Possesses and maintains a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Capable of engaging in frequent business travel (approximately 60% of time), including air travel, ability to travel overnight and occasionally on weekends.
• This is a field-based position. The employee is required to set up a home-based office within their defined territory.

Salary range for MSL is $141,800.00 - $177,200.00 USD Annual

Salary range for Sr. MSL is $154,600.00 - $193,300.00 USD Annual

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