JOB SUMMARY
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a Medical Affairs professional who serves as a key scientific partner to
healthcare providers and decision-makers, medical professional associations, and internal colleagues,
in particular those in the assigned Ecosystem(s). He/she engages in peer-to-peer scientific exchanges
relative to the assigned therapeutic area with the asset(s) throughout the product’s life cycle and
gathers/shares crucial insights which can inform business strategies and product development. This
professional will be responsible for planning and implementing key medical strategies to enhance and
positively impact patient care, access and outcomes. The MSL reports to the Head of Medical Science or
MSL Group Lead and is the local medical & scientific expert in the assigned Ecosystem(s)
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES
x Develop/manage external stakeholders including KOL identification, effective KOL engagement, and
efficient territory management
o Develop, execute and maintain individual Medical Plan for key KOLs in line with Area
Medical Plan objectives
o Manage territory effectively with approximately 70-80% of time focused on external
stakeholder interactions (area dependent)
o Strong stakeholder engagement through collecting/sharing of KOL insights, tailoring of
scientific proposal to KOL needs and alignment of scientific partnership for delivery of value
for the KOL/HCP and the patients/caregivers
o Collect, analyze, and communicate information concerning therapeutic area, treatment
options, emerging standards of care, and competitive intelligence
o Scientific support of external experts in the context of sharing new and relevant data,
advisory boards, congresses, medical education or publications
x Support market access from a scientific perspective through scientific exchanges with hospital
pharmacists and others
x Support clinical trials, non-interventional and other RWE studies through the collection and
communication of medical and scientific knowledge when requested or assigned
o Support study management in collaboration and agreement with Development Team -
Japan and gather and share Medical Insights as necessary
o Facilitate the process of unsolicited Investigator-Initiated Studies (IISs), serving as the main
contact person between and the investigator from the investigator request to the
publication
Functional Expertise
x Maintain and leverage strong and up to date therapeutic expertise (scientific, clinical, disease
states, and treatment alternatives knowledge within the therapeutic area(s)) to, in the context of
patient’s journey, support tactical execution of territory plan in line with key medical strategies
x Demonstrate medical leadership by contributing to key medical and scientific conferences, advisory
boards, and clinical investigator meetings upon request by Development Team - Japan
Cross-functional collaboration
x Collaborate and communicate cross-functionally with Ecosystem team to transform HCP insights
into actions to deliver superior and sustainable HCP value and impact
x Contribute and share accountability on creation and implementation of the Ecosystem priorities
and plan
x Understand and engage with a wide range of stakeholders; proactively collaborate and network
with internal partners regionally and shares insights/best practices across the team
x Provision of scientific updates to their peers
x Ensure completion of CRM related documentation/reporting duties, planning duties and timely
reporting of insights in line with guidance communicated by Head of Medical Science or MSL Group
Lead
Compliance
x Operate according to standards (policy, processes, guidance) and local regulation (regulatory,
pharma codes, …)
x Apply the highest level of professional standards: Adhere to compliant behavior demonstrated by
embracing ethical decision-making practices and guidelines in all aspects of the job.
x Address medical information inquiries and report safety relevant information in a high quality and
timely manner according to processes and requirements.
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