Medical Scientific Liaison - Oncology (Lung - GI)

MSD Italia; Roma; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading pharmaceutical company in Italy is seeking a Medical Scientific Liaison for Oncology, focusing on lung and GI cancers. The role involves engaging in scientific exchange, providing information to healthcare professionals, and supporting improved patient care. Ideal candidates have an advanced scientific degree and experience in the pharmaceutical industry. This position emphasizes strong communication and collaboration skills, with opportunities to engage with external medical experts.

Competenze

• Minimum of 2 years of pharmaceutical experience preferred in the assigned therapeutic area.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work under pressure.

Mansioni

• Be fully versed in the therapeutic area and maintain up-to-date knowledge of ongoing and completed studies.
• Engage in non-promotional peer-to-peer exchange of medical and scientific information.
• Provide balanced, evidence-based information to Scientific Liaisons and Key Decision Makers.

Conoscenze

Strong scientific baseline knowledge in lung and GI cancers

Excellent communication skills

Strong collaboration skills

Formazione

Advanced scientific degree (MD, PharmD, Ph.D.)

Minimum college education in pharmacy

Descrizione del lavoro

Medical Scientific Liaison - Oncology (Lung - GI)

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 understood. We connect, 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.

Responsibilities

• Be fully versed in the therapeutic area and maintain up-to-date knowledge of major ongoing and completed studies.
• Stay current on product information for our company’s therapies and relevant therapies from other companies.
• Monitor and understand clinical data and relevant pipeline information to provide balanced data.
• Provide balanced, evidence-based information to Scientific Liaisons (SLs), Key Decision Makers (KDMs), and the healthcare community to support improved patient care.
• Act as a field-based medical professional focused on non-promotional, peer-to-peer communication.
• Deliver medical and scientific information to SLs and KDMs through cutting-edge scientific exchange.
• Offer services and scientific support oriented to stakeholders’ professional interests and needs.

Engagement with External Experts

• Engage in non-promotional peer-to-peer exchange of medical and scientific information with SLs or KDMs within legal and regulatory limits.
• Gain deep insights on disease, therapeutic area and healthcare needs, data gaps and challenges in local geography.
• Represent Medical Affairs at local or regional non-promotional medical events (e.g., congresses, symposia) and support pre- and post-event scientific summaries.
• Respond to unsolicited requests for medical or scientific information using approved scientific materials.
• Participate in Scientific Advisory Board meetings or expert input forums when defined role is assigned.
• Provide medical/scientific support for Health Technology Assessments (HTA) and formulary decisions following guiding principles.

Your Profile

• An advanced scientific degree is strongly preferred (MD, PharmD, Ph.D.). Minimum college education in pharmacy.
• Minimum of 2 years of pharmaceutical experience, strongly preferred in the assigned therapeutic area.
• Strong scientific baseline knowledge in lung and GI cancers, clinical trial methods, and data interpretation.
• Excellent communication skills across internal and external audiences.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to function within a team environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work under pressure.

Job Posting End Date: 10/28/2025

Requisition ID: R369534