Medical Scientific Liaison – Oncology

Field Medical is a disease area expert for inline and pipeline scientific discussions and data dissemination. The purpose of position is to interact with external stakeholders disseminating the scientific knowledge of Pfizer’s products and about respective disease, reports high quality Data Facts and Observations (DFOs) and brings strategic scientifically valuable insights to Medical Affairs and contributing to business strategies. Is responsible to identify data generation needs and to execute external medical initiatives and stakeholder engagement through scientific discussions. Is the main liaison between external and internal stakeholders. 

Responsibilities:

 Provide accurate and balanced scientific information on Pfizer Innovative portfolio / disease area, focusing on pre-launch (at least 6 months before launch), and post launch phase (till 1 year or as business needed) as well as of competitors and related diseases, meeting medical and scientific needs expressed by external stakeholders.

 With 90% dedicated to external activities, act as External Ambassador for disease area mainly with Tier 1, Tier 2 HCPs, Clinical sites and investigators. Senior Field Medical may engage with top KOLs and major institutions (segmentation based on level of projects interest) and Patients Associations & Medical Societies on an Ad Hoc basis.

 Share internally the insights from the customers, identify opportunities for collaboration to improve patient care and contribute to medical strategy. 

 Engage and develop partnership to identify potential projects candidate to Independent Medical Grants and Collaborative Trials 

 Coordinate the technical aspects related to scientific events (non-promotional or promotional) based on MA01 policy guidance, electing and training the speakers and assuring the ethics and scientific correctness of the provided information. 

 Cultivate research and therapeutic area expertise, including familiarity with latest congress data and disease state literature

Role Description:

The Medical & Scientific Liaison (MSL) function is responsible to create scientific partnership with local KOLs through a qualified approach that results in access and advocacy based on scientific evidence.

The MSL is accountable for executing the medical plan and medical-to-medical communication plan that supports the strategic operating goals for the business.

Assistance and scientific support to HCPs and Stakeholders within the panel, including physicians, researchers and opinion leaders, assuring compliance within Pfizer and governance policies.

MSLs will be in charge of delivering updated scientific information to all healthcare professionals.

Primary purpose is to establish and maintain peer-peer relationships and scientific exchange with leading physicians, referred to as Key Opinion Leaders (KOL’s), at major academic institutions, societies, Hospitals, and other healthcare centers.

MSLs will have constant cross- functional interactions with different members of the BU and other supporting areas.

REQUIRED SKILL SET 

Medical Degree

Medical or scientific qualification (Ph.D. or Pharm.D.) M.D. preferred.

Medical training or clinical experience in the therapeutic area desirable

Desirable: Industry experience (at least one year of experience as MSL) 

Education, Skills and academic Experience

Master´s in the Pharma Industry, Biotechnology or others desirable

Proven experience in a pharmaceutical/biotechnology company within an MSL or similar role desirable

Background/experience within therapeutic area desirable.

Working knowledge of Regulatory Affairs, Drug Safety, Legal and compliance environment

Strong customer orientation, science-based

Excellent written and verbal communication skills (scientific and non-scientific)

Willingness to travel as it is a field-based role. Possesses a valid driver’s license

Strong project management skills and capacity to work under strict deadlines

Previous experience in medical writing, submission of papers, peer to peer review papers preferred.

Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a multi-functional team

Computer skills

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND HABILITIES:

Fluency in English (both written and spoken)

Audience Management

Oriented to business

Technical Management in Microsoft Office (365)

Good understanding of the local healthcare environment

Knowledge of the relevant and applicable Codes of Practice and conduct such as FCPA, SOPs, regulations and guidelines as they apply to the function Good understanding of drug development, clinical research, medical decision making and health environment.

Good knowledge of pharmacovigilance and regulatory legislation and how it impactsthe product portfolio.

Good knowledge of drug development processes.

Good understanding of Clinical Research.

Knowledge of Health Economics, Pharmacovigilance and regulatory legislation.

Work Location Assignment: Flexible

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer

EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) & Employment Eligibility 

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, or disability.

Medical

#LI-PFE

Read Full Description