Job Description: Our Medical Affairs team advances patient care by engaging in scientific exchange with external medical experts and industry leaders ensuring the scientific value of our products is comprehended. We unite, communicate and train internal employees to ensure a thorough understanding of the science behind the medicine and review further unmet medical needs to support collaboration to further differentiate our portfolio.
The Opportunity: An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our company in the Medical Affairs team to support the medical objectives. This role will report to the Associate Director Medical Affairs Oncology. It is a field-based position in the Northwestern Regions of Italy (Lombardia, Piemonte, Liguria and Val D'Aosta).
Primary activities
- Being product and disease state experts who engage in non-promotional scientific exchange with SLs or KDMs (Scientific Leaders or Key Decision Makers).
- Execute Field Medical Engagement Plans within the scope of local and global policies, local rules and regulations and aligned with the Field Medical SOP.
- Accountable for ensuring that they are fully versed in the therapeutic area and up-to-date on: all major studies, both ongoing and completed; product information on company and other companies’ relevant therapies; clinical data and relevant pipeline data to provide the most accurate data to SLs, KDMS and the healthcare community, in a balanced way, to improve patient care.
- Interacting with identified Scientific Leaders and healthcare administrators (KDMs) by exchanging balanced medical/scientific information and by appropriately communicating these exchanges with internal colleagues.
- Utilizing scientific and medical expertise to convey scientific information in individual and group presentations.
- Reply to unsolicited requests for medical, scientific, pipeline, organization product information from SLs or KDMs utilizing appropriate approved scientific materials and appropriately documenting the use of these resources.
- Providing insights internally on scientific gaps, ideas and other topics gathered from Scientific exchange to inform areas of interest, clinical trial programs, development programs and company TA strategy.
- Providing on-label medical insights and training to internal colleagues including the organization and competitor products and disease state with their therapeutic knowledge.
- Attending / participating in scientific congresses/meetings to appreciate the role of emerging data on patient treatment within the TA covered, when requested, allowing for more balanced Scientific exchange.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills are required. Be thoroughly prepared on all relevant scientific data and regulatory requirements for field personnel. Dedicated to continuing education to maintain knowledge base. Possesses the ability to work as a member of several teams that may overlap such as national MSL team, regional medical team, national accounts, and others.
Education & Experience
Medical degree is preferred, specialization in Oncology is a big plus. Advanced degree considered alternative (i.e. PharmD, Biologists, PhD, BS in pharmacy) only with varying levels of clinical and/or industry experience in field Oncology medical affairs. Industry or clinical experience in Oncology desirable. Clear and concise communication skills (verbal, written, presentations) and social skills with the ability to work in cross-functional teams. Experience in the management or investigation of clinical trials is desirable. Clinical network experience is desirable. Ability to learn and convey medical/scientific information to healthcare professionals and decision-makers. Ability to travel extensively (up to 70% of the working week). Fluency in English is a big asset.
Required Skills
- Adaptability
- Adaptability
- Advisory Board Development
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Analytical Thinking
- Clinical Research
- Clinical Trial Methodology
- Clinical Trials
- Data Analysis
- Emergency Care
- Healthcare Innovation
- ICH GCP Guidelines
- Immunochemistry
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Knowledge Base Management
- Medical Affairs
- Medical Knowledge
- Molecular Oncology
- Nursing
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs
- Pharmacodynamics
- Product Information {+ 4 more}
The Primary Location for this position is ITA - Lazio - Roma. The applicable NCBA is CCNL Chimico-Farmaceutico, Classification ‘Quadro’, Level A3. The salary range for this position is €49,900.00 - €84,800.00. This is the lowest and highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. It is based on the applicable NCBA, as well as an individual’s experience, skills, organizational needs, and compensation levels within their peer group. If applicable, employees may also be eligible for an annual bonus, long-term incentives, or other benefits.
Our Talent Acquisition team will provide further information if needed.
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Medical Scientific Liaison (MSL) – Oncology (Northwest) in Rome datore di lavoro: MSD Malaysia
MSD Malaysia è un datore di lavoro eccezionale, offrendo un ambiente di lavoro stimolante e collaborativo a Roma, dove i dipendenti possono contribuire attivamente alla salute pubblica. Con opportunità di crescita professionale e un forte impegno per la formazione continua, i membri del team possono sviluppare le proprie competenze nel settore dei vaccini e delle politiche sanitarie. Inoltre, la cultura aziendale promuove l'innovazione e il benessere, rendendo ogni giorno significativo e gratificante.
