Job Details

Overview

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 focusing on neurology and oncology with a strong emphasis on research and development. We seek highly-motivated individuals who want to work in a fast-paced environment and make a difference.

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL/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 (Health Care Providers, researchers, professional organization leadership, and population-based decision makers) in Eisai's areas of interest. The MSL brings relevant insights from the field on research developments, treatment landscape and new concepts in medical treatment.

Expedited access to a home-based office is required for this field-based position.

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 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 the MSL plan. Be prepared to lead congress coverage efforts, including coordination of all MSL/Sr. MSL activities, as required and assigned by management.
• 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 the 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. 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

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

Educational Requirements

Requires an advanced, terminal Doctorate level (D-level) degree in medical or health sciences (e.g. MD, PhD, PharmD, DPH, EdD).

Experience

• For MSL 0-3 years of experience in the pharma/biotech industry/clinical pharmacist/research/related experience in a scientific or clinical setting, preferably as MSL.
• For Sr. MSL, a 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 are required.
• Knowledge and experience within Eisai desired therapeutic areas 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.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Excellent presentation and teaching skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to assess issues and think strategically.
• Demonstrated ability and experience working cross-functionally.
• Ability to anticipate, organize, plan and handle multiple changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and not require 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 balancing with field work.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex situations and proactively identify opportunities/issues; effectively solve problems that cross functional boundaries.
• Commitment to teamwork within the Medical Affairs Department and Eisai, including compliance with policies and practices.
• Sound computer skills including word processing, slide materials, and 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.
• Willingness to travel frequently (approximately 60% of the time), including air travel; travel may be overnight and occasionally on weekends. Domestic and international travel may include cancer trial sites, conference centers, offices and hotels.
• Possesses and maintains a valid driver's license.
• This is a field-based position; the employee is required to set up a home-based office.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range for MSL is $144,300 - $189,400 USD annually. Salary range for Sr. MSL is $160,100 - $210,100 USD annually.

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Other Conditions

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. If you cannot meet certain requirements for qualifying medical or religious reasons, please request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the Human Resources Department.

Eisai is an equal opportunity employer. Eisai 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. For more information, visit

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