Medical Scientific Liaison Oncology

Bayer AG; Medellín; On-site; COP 100,440,000 - 167,400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bayer AG Medical Science Liaison role in Medellín, Colombia, presents an opportunity to engage with leading oncologists, support product knowledge, and contribute to scientific education initiatives across the region. You will work with KOLs, organize trainings, and provide timely scientific information to physicians and researchers.

Ideal candidates have oncology experience, strong scientific writing and communication skills, and an ability to collaborate with internal Bayer teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences, pharmacology or medicine; advanced degrees preferred with 2-3 years of pharma-related experience.
• Proven oncology experience is required.
• Knowledge of drug development processes, clinical research, EBMs, and statistics interpretation.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships internally and externally.
• Knowledge of local and international health and compliance regulations.
• Ability to work independently or in teams.
• Intermediate proficiency in English.
• Academic/scientific writing experience.
• Organization and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Exchange and dissemination of scientific, educational, and research-related information to KOLs and healthcare professionals.
• Answer medical/scientific queries from medical societies and support advisory boards.
• Network at congresses and conventions to identify KOLs and gather competitive intelligence.
• Coordinate scientific education activities with KOLs in their therapeutic area.
• Prepare reports and track field activities and communicate study progress and completion.
• Identify, profile, and plan engagements with KOLs according to Bayer Medical Affairs plan.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Scientific writing

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural sciences, pharmacology or medicine

Advanced degree (MD/PharmD/PhD) preferred

Experience in pharmaceutical industry or clinical research

Job description

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TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Exchange and dissemination of scientific, educational, and research related information: The MSL plans, prepares and engages with KOLs as an information scientist and colleague both proactively and reactively via various innovative KOL engagements tactics and formats to provide dissemination, clarification and education of scientific data, study protocols, meeting abstracts, and professional literature (both proactive discussions on- label, and reactive discussions for unsolicited off-label questions in alignment with local regulations).
• Interactions with Medical Societies and Advisory Boards: The MSL answers medical / scientific queries of Medical Societies with regards to Bayer products and organizing / supporting / participating in advisory boards.
• Participation at / networking in Congresses and Conventions: The MSL uses congresses and conventions to network with KOLs, establish new contacts, and gather competitive intelligence.
• Coordination of Scientific Education Activities: The MSL plans and organizes scientific training and education events / sessions with KOLs within their specific therapeutic area or product.
• Preparing reports and tracking activities: The MSL submits timely reports of field, events and tracking activities against agreed objectives. The MSL acts as a point of contact for investigators, facilitating the interface with investigators and appropriate Bayer personnel responsible for approval, and communication of study progress and completion.
• KOL Identification / profiling / segmentation and strategy and engagement planning: In alignment with product Medical Affairs plan, the MSL contributes to internal understanding of specific KOL interests, expertise and impacting the medical community at large.

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences, pharmacology or medicine. Advanced degrees in science-related field (MD, PharmD, MSc, PhD in epidemiology, health economics or public health) with 2-3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred or experience in drug information, clinical research and development, or other clinically relevant activities.
• Proven experience in oncology is required.
• Knowledge of drug development process, clinical research, Evidence Based Medicine, interpretation of statistics, critical analysis of medical literature.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build productive work relationships both internally and externally.
• Knowledge of local and international health and compliance regulations.
• Ability to work independently or in teams.
• Intermediate Proficiency in English.
• Skills to maintain effective working relationships with physicians and other stakeholders.
• Organization and proactive attitude.
• Academic / scientific writing experience either through educational background and / or job experience.

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