Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Cardiometabolic Central/South Arizona, NM and city of El Paso, TX[...]

Novartis Group Companies; United States; Remote; USD 166,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Medical Science Liaison to drive impactful clinical practices in Central/South Arizona and El Paso, TX. This role is pivotal in engaging healthcare providers and shaping medical strategy through deep therapeutic knowledge and market insights. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise to build relationships, support clinical trials, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance patient outcomes. With a competitive salary range and opportunities for professional growth, this position offers a chance to make a significant difference in the healthcare landscape.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Sign-on Bonus

Discretionary Awards

Stock Units

Qualifications

• Deep therapeutic expertise in relevant disease areas.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and healthcare provider engagement.

Responsibilities

• Build professional relationships with healthcare providers and thought leaders.
• Provide clinical trial support and collaborate with internal teams.

Skills

Therapeutic Expertise

Market Knowledge

Relationship Building

Clinical Trial Support

Strategic Planning

Education

PhD or PharmD in a relevant field

Medical Degree (MD)

Tools

CRM Software

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role is a field-based, customer-facing, non-promotional medical and scientific position. The MSL's key objective is to create impact by advancing clinical practice within the assigned territory, leading to improved patient outcomes. The MSL must demonstrate deep therapeutic expertise, understand territory and market influences, engage scientifically with Healthcare Providers (HCPs) and medical experts, manage and develop their territory, and execute all relevant activities in alignment with the medical strategic and tactical plan—while functioning within the Novartis Code of Conduct, Ethics/Compliance policies, and Working Practice documents. The MSL will inform and shape medical strategy through application of a curious mindset to collect impactful and actionable insights, understanding the potential strategic impact of critical insights.

This territory covers Central/South Arizona, NM, and the city of El Paso, TX. The preferable location for the successful candidate is in Phoenix or near a major airport. Candidates must reside within 50 miles of the territory border; relocation is not available.

Role Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Leverage scientific expertise and market knowledge to establish and build professional relationships and engage with HCPs (including community physicians, pharmacists, medical experts, nurses, and other healthcare professionals) and thought leaders in the geographical area, aligned with medical strategy.
2. Engage with customers through activities like emerging data discussions, clinical trial activities, uncovering barriers in the patient journey, understanding market dynamics, exploring unmet medical needs, pipeline discussions, educating on disease state and products, capturing adverse events, and gathering medical insights across all product lifecycle stages.
3. Demonstrate strategic territory vision and ensure appropriate identification, mapping, and planning of Medical Engagements (MEs) and Key Accounts as aligned with medical strategy, in collaboration with internal colleagues. This includes:
   1. Identifying key stakeholders influencing the patient journey and disease space throughout the product development lifecycle to develop education, engagement, and partnership strategies.
   2. Identifying opportunities for partnerships with academic centers, centers of excellence, and systems of care to drive impact in the territory.
   3. Identifying opportunities to involve HCPs or MEs when specific medical needs are identified (e.g., publications, clinical trial participation).
   4. Collaborating with other Novartis stakeholders to advance therapeutic, clinical, or product goals.
4. Provide clinical trial support for company-sponsored trials, working cross-functionally with Medical Affairs and Clinical Operations.
5. Collaborate effectively with internal teams (e.g., HEOR, access, marketing, sales) within the therapeutic area and territory to promote clinical practice while maintaining customer centricity and compliance.
6. Maintain in-depth knowledge of the therapeutic area and Novartis compounds to serve as a medical resource internally and externally.
7. Stay informed about internal policies and external regulations affecting responsibilities.
8. Complete all administrative tasks (CRM updates, expense reports, compliance modules, etc.) promptly, including profiling customers and maintaining up-to-date CRM data.
9. Adapt to emerging responsibilities as strategic priorities and territory needs evolve.
10. Engage in continuous personal and professional development.

The pay range at start of employment is approximately $166,400 - $249,600 for Managers and $183,200 - $274,800 for ADs, subject to market fluctuations and individual factors. Compensation may include a sign-on bonus, stock units, discretionary awards, and benefits such as medical coverage, 401(k), paid time off, etc. Final salary decisions depend on various factors, and employment is at-will.