Medical Science Liaison (Oncology & Haematology)

AstraZeneca; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking field-based scientific experts in oncology to execute Medical Affairs Plans for pre-launch and newly launched products. This role involves engaging with key customers, providing scientific support, and delivering presentations to enhance patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the pharmaceutical industry, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage projects effectively. Join a dynamic team that is dedicated to improving healthcare through innovative solutions and scientific collaboration.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of MSL experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong communication and project management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Engage in peer-to-peer dialogue with key customers and provide clinical content.
• Organize and facilitate scientific events with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Education

Master's degree in a scientific discipline

Doctoral degree in a scientific discipline

Job description

Field-based scientific experts in oncology that are responsible for the execution of the Medical Affairs Plan(s) for pre-launch and/or newly launched products/indications. Shapes clinical practice through scientific engagements, partnerships, and collaborations with traditional (Specialist KEEs/KOLs for MSLs & Primary Care Physicians), and where appropriate non-traditional (policy and decision makers, PAGs, government, innovative solution providers) experts, as well as with internal stakeholders to drive enhanced patient outcomes and the safe and effective use of AstraZeneca medicines.

Typical Accountabilities

Scientific Exchange:

1. Engage in peer-to-peer level dialogue with key customers and deliver appropriate clinical/scientific content through utilizing the correct channel mix, which will differentiate AstraZeneca products from those of other companies.
2. Respond to unsolicited customer inquiries and provide focused and balanced clinical/scientific information that supports the safe and appropriate use of AstraZeneca’s products and services.
3. Provide scientific/clinical support and deliver presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
4. Identify and establish relationships with key customers and other scientific thought leaders for engaging them in ongoing scientific dialogue on AstraZeneca products and unsolicited discussions about compounds in development.
5. Organize and facilitate scientific events such as MSL events, Symposiums, Scientific Exchanges, Advisory Boards/Expert Panels, non-promotional standalone events, Meet the Professor sessions, etc., with KEEs and HCPs. Prioritize these events based on their relevance in the patient journey for the related disease.
6. Deliver informative lectures at scientific events tailored to healthcare professionals, aligning with the field medical communication strategy.
7. Collaborate with KEEs on study proposals (ESR or Local Study) and/or publications of interest to AstraZeneca.

Customer Insights and Strategic Relationships:

1. Effectively identify, gather, analyse, synthesise, report, and forward relevant new knowledge about the external scientific/medical environments to internal stakeholders.
2. Provide internal stakeholders with actionable items related to medical/product strategy or clinical development based on customer perspectives.
3. Partner with traditional and non-traditional stakeholders to identify gaps in the patient experience journey as insights to be included in the medical/product strategies.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

1. Completed Scientific and/or a master’s degree in a scientific discipline.
2. Must have 2-3 years MSL Experience.
3. Doctoral degree in a scientific discipline would be advantageous.
4. Experience in the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory environment, clinical or preclinical research, and knowledge of a therapeutic area disease state and treatment.
5. Experience with basic research, drug discovery, drug development, and KEE/KOL interactions.
6. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
7. Ability to communicate internally and externally using the different channel mix.
8. Excellent project management skills.
9. Excellent presentation skills.
10. High level analytical and conceptual thinking.

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