MSL/ Sr. MSL -Neurology - Alzheimer's Disease; Jacksonville, Orlando
Company: Eisai
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: January 25, 2023
|
|
Job Description:
At Eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the
benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and
caregivers is Eisai's human health care (hhc) mission. We're a
growing pharmaceutical company that is breaking through in
neurology and oncology, with a strong emphasis on research and
development. Our history includes the development of many
innovative medicines, notably the discovery of the world's most
widely-used treatment for Alzheimer's disease. As we continue to
expand, we are seeking highly-motivated individuals who want to
work in a fast-paced environment and make a difference. If this is
your profile, we want to hear from you.Job SummaryThe Medical
Science Liaison (MSL or Sr. MSL) is a field-facing representative
of US Medical Affairs with a primary responsibility of engaging in
the exchange of scientific data and other medical and/or scientific
information with KOLs/HCPs, researchers, pharmacists, and
population-based decision makers in the areas of Eisai's interest.
The person in this position will demonstrate a thorough
understanding of Alzheimer's disease (AD) the needs, issues and
priorities as they relate to Eisai's strategic medical plan. The
MSL brings relevant insights from the field on research
developments, treatment landscape and other opportunities to shape
medical strategy. MSLs will be trained and certified on AD and
Eisai's dementia pipeline data in order to fulfill educational gaps
with KOLs/HCPs and gather medical insights to refine medical
strategy and continue to close the gap on unmet educational needs
for AD HCPs. MSLs also assume responsibility for special
internal/external projects as they arise.The impact that a MSL will
have on the organization includes the following: a) as a
representative of Eisai, a MSL will communicate key information
about Eisai, the company and its hhc mission; b) provide key
scientific and clinical information about Eisai's
products/pipeline; serve as a conduit for communication between
Eisai Research and the medical community regarding ideas for future
research, and c) provide corporate value through demonstrated
leadership, teamwork, participation in strategic thinking, and
special projectsEssential FunctionsProduct/Therapeutic Area Support
to Stakeholders* Act as the primary clinical/scientific resource to
HCPs in the territory for information pertaining to disease state
and Eisai's product(s) to ensure awareness and understanding.*
Serve as a conduit for accurate and updated clinical, scientific
and medical information between Key Opinion Leaders
(KOLs)/investigators and the company's Medical Affairs and
development groups.* Establish, foster, cultivate and maintain peer
relationships with KOLs in AD and dementia in which Eisai has
current and future interests.* Share knowledge, educate, and
participate in scientific exchanges and interactions with
identified KOLs.* Present clinical and scientific data on Eisai's
products and relevant therapeutic areas to population-based
decision-makers, as requested.* Support assigned professional
congresses in accordance with MSL plan. Be prepared to lead
congress coverage efforts, including coordination of all MSL
activities.* Identify and report key scientific, clinical and
research insights from KOLs to Medical Affairs.Training/Education
Resource* Maintain and demonstrate thorough and up-to-date
knowledge of disease state, study methodology, clinical
information, and product data* Demonstrate full knowledge of and
ability to execute on approved medical platforms/strategies and MSL
initiatives* Serve as technical/scientific subject matter resource
to Eisai cross functional partners* Teach, coach and mentor new or
less experienced MSLs; assist with supervision/performance
evaluation; assume responsibility for special projects. Provide
valuable contributions to the organization including leadership and
strategic planning.* Ability to lead and motivate team members
without a direct reporting relationshipResearch Support* Facilitate
review and follow up of submitted Investigator-Initiated Studies
(IISs) and assist with Eisai sponsored trials.* The MSL may also be
involved with providing recommendations for site selection and
scientific expertise to Investigators involved in company sponsored
studies.Educational RequirementsAdvanced terminal D degree in
medical or health sciences (e.g MD/DO, PhD, PharmD)Experience* 2-3
years MSL experience in neurology or complex disease states; prior
dementia or AD research experience strongly preferred, 3yrs+
required for Sr MSL title* Established relationships with KOLs in
neurology, and knowledge of institutions focused on AD preferred*
3-5 years industry/ clinical research/ related experience in a
scientific or clinical setting.* Strong broad-based scientific and
pharmaceutical knowledge* Clinical trial development and drug
launch experience is strongly preferred* Knowledge of treatment
guidelines, clinical research processes, FDA regulations, pharma
regulations/compliant practices, and OIG guidelines are required.*
Knowledge and experience within AD and ability to communicate with
confidence and accuracy across multiple dementia disease
states.Other Skills and Abilities:* Interested and skilled in
communicating complex data sets and the ability to be seen as a
scientific peer while educating top KOLs.* Committed to the concept
of team and working within the framework of the Medical Affairs*
Strong overall written and verbal communication skills. Keen
understanding of your audience and ability to tailor information
appropriately.* Highly skilled in the art of strategic conversation
along with a demonstrated ability to assess issues, as they arise
and adapt appropriately.* Demonstrated ability to anticipate,
organize, plan and handle multiple priorities, while adapting to
the needs of the company and KOLs.* Has an ability to work
independently and not require close supervision while adhering to
compliance/regulatory policies.* Interest in leading and
participating in projects while effectively balancing field work.*
Demonstrated ability to proactively identify
opportunities/challenges, willingness to communicate these
challenges to leadership while working together to overcome them.*
Seamlessly adapts to field situations and effectively problem
solves within your territory* Experience working in matrix
environment including cross-functional commercial partners, with an
understanding of the pharmaceutical corporate environment and
appreciation for Commercial Operations, including Marketing and
Sales strategies* Sound computer skills including applications for
word processing, producing slide materials and working with
spreadsheets* Possesses and maintains a valid driver's license and
clean driving record.* Capable of engaging in frequent business
travel (approximately 60% of time), including air travel, ability
to travel overnight and occasionally on weekends.* This is a
field-based position. The employee is required to set up a
home-based office within their defined
territory.#LI-MG1#IND123#LI-RemoteEisai requires all new hires to
be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide valid proof of
vaccination as of their start date, to the extent permitted under
applicable law. This requirement is a condition of employment at
Eisai, and it applies regardless of whether the position is located
at an Eisai site, field based or is fully remote. If you are unable
to receive the vaccine for qualifying medical reasons (including
pregnancy-related), or religious reasons (sincerely held religious
beliefs), you will have an opportunity to request a reasonable
accommodation.Eisai is an equal opportunity employer and as such,
is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, train, and
promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color,
religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital
status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran
status. Similarly, considering the need for reasonable
accommodations, Eisai prohibits discrimination against persons
because of disability, including disabled veterans.Eisai Inc.
participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system
operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with
the Social Security Administration that allows participating
employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of
all new hires in the United States. Please click on the following
link for more information:Right To WorkE-Verify
Participation
Keywords: Eisai, Jacksonville , MSL/ Sr. MSL -Neurology - Alzheimer's Disease; Jacksonville, Orlando, Healthcare , Jacksonville, Florida
Click
here to apply!
|