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Medical Science Liaison/Senior MSL Oncology (PA, MD, DE, DC, WV) - Field Based

Eisai Inc.
Washington, DC
$154.6K-$203K a year
Full-time

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.

Job Summary

The Medical Science Liaison (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 (Health Care Providers, researchers, professional organization leadership, and population-based decision makers) in the areas of Eisai’s interest.

The MSL brings relevant insights from the field on research developments, treatment landscape and new concepts in medical treatment.

  • The impact that a MSL will have to the organization include the following : a) as representatives of Eisai, a MSL will communicate key information about Eisai, the company and its mission;
  • b) provide key scientific and clinical information about Eisai’s products; provide a conduit for communication between Eisai Research and the medical community regarding ideas for future research with Eisai’s products;

and c) provide corporate value through demonstrated leadership and participation in strategic thinking.

Essential Functions

Product / Therapeutic Area Support to External Stakeholders

  • 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 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.
  • Identify and report key scientific, clinical and research insights from KOLs to Medical Affairs.
  • Develop and implement 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

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. The MSL may also be involved with providing recommendations for site selection and scientific expertise to Investigators involved in company sponsored post-marketing studies.

Professional Organization Support

Work in conjunction with the appropriate internal departments to support Esai’s collaboration and interactions with professional organizations / societies & advocacy groups

Educational Requirements

Advanced terminal D degree in medical or health sciences (e.g M.D., PhD, PharmD, DPH, EdD)

Experience

  • Minimal or no MSL experience required
  • 3-5 years industry / clinical pharmacist / research / related experience in a scientific or clinical setting
  • Strong broad-based scientific and pharmaceutical knowledge.
  • Excellent presentation and teaching skills
  • Clinical trial development experience is preferred.
  • Knowledge of treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, FDA regulations and OIG guidelines are required.
  • Strong overall written and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge and experience within Eisai desired therapeutic area; comfortable and confident speaking about drug information / disease state management
  • Understanding of the role and contributions provided by Medical Science Liaisons & Medical Affairs
  • Demonstrated ability to assess issues and think strategically

Other Skills and Abilities :

  • Demonstrated ability and experience working cross-functionally
  • Demonstrated ability to anticipate, organize, plan and handle multiple changing priorities
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently while adhering to Medical Affairs strategic direction
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze complex situations and proactively identify opportunities / issues; effectively solve problems that cross functional boundaries
  • Committed to the concept of team and working within the framework of the Medical Affairs Department and Eisai organization, including as it pertains to compliance with policies, systems and practices
  • Possesses and maintains a valid driver’s license
  • 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.
  • Domestic and international travel may include spending time at cancer trial sites / institutions, conference center, offices and hotels.
  • Sound computer skills including applications for word processing, producing slide materials and working with spreadsheets
  • Established relationships with key opinion leaders in therapeutic areas of interest
  • Understanding of the pharmaceutical corporate environment and appreciation for Commercial Operations, including Marketing and Sales strategies

Salary range for MSL is $141,800.00 - $186,000 USD Annual

Salary range for Sr. MSL is $154,600.00 - $203,000 USD Annual

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As a condition of employment and an essential function of this field-based position, 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.

In order to gain in-person access, applicants selected for the position may be required to complete third parties’ credentialing and / or entry requirements, which often include an attestation to and / or providing proof of having received certain vaccinations, including but not limited to the COVID-19 or flu vaccines.

To the extent you are unable to meet certain requirements for qualifying medical (including pregnancy-related) or religious reasons, applicants must request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the Human Resources Department.

Eisai Salary Transparency Language :

The base salary range for the Medical Science Liaison / Senior MSL Oncology (PA, MD, DE, DC, WV) - Field Based is from : 141,800-186,100Under current guidelines, this position is eligible to participate in : Eisai Inc.

Annual Incentive Plan & 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.

Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. For additional information on Company employee benefits programs, visit .

Certain other benefits may be available for this position, please discuss any questions with your recruiter.

Eisai is an equal opportunity employer and as such, is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

Similarly, considering the need for reasonable accommodations, Eisai prohibits discrimination against persons because of disability, including disabled veterans.

Eisai Inc. participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of all new hires in the United States.

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