Senior Medical Science Liaison, Oncology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with healthcare providers, researchers, leaders of professional organizations, and population-based decision makers to share scientific, medical, and clinical information.

• Act as the key clinical/scientific resource for healthcare providers within the designated territory.

• Relay accurate and current clinical, scientific, and medical information between KOLs/investigators and Medical Affairs and development teams.

• Build and sustain peer relationships with KOLs in relevant therapeutic areas.

• Engage in scientific exchanges and interactions with KOLs.

• Deliver presentations on clinical, scientific, and economic data regarding Eisai products and therapeutic areas.

• Support designated professional congresses and lead efforts for congress coverage as needed.

• Identify and communicate scientific, clinical, and research insights from KOLs to Medical Affairs.

• Develop, implement, and present territory plans that align with Medical Affairs strategy.

• Stay updated on disease states, study methodologies, clinical information, and product data.

• Execute approved medical platforms, strategies, and MSL initiatives.

• Provide technical/scientific subject matter support to commercial teams upon request.

• Teach, coach, and mentor new or less experienced MSLs.

• Assist with supervision and performance evaluations while leading special projects.

• Contribute to leadership and strategic planning efforts.

• Facilitate the review and follow-up of Investigator-Initiated Studies and support Eisai-sponsored trials.

• Serve as the primary contact for external investigators submitting Investigator-Initiated Studies.

• Offer recommendations for site selection and scientific expertise for sponsored post-marketing studies.

• Lead field medical initiatives that support collaborations with professional organizations, societies, and advocacy groups.

⛳️ Requirements

• Advanced, terminal Doctorate level (D-level) degree in medical or health sciences (e.g., MD, PhD, PharmD, DPH, EdD).

• For MSL: 0–3 years of experience in the pharma/biotech industry, clinical pharmacy, research, or related scientific/clinical experience, ideally in an MSL role.

• For Sr. MSL: at least 3 years of MSL experience in Oncology/Hematology.

• Comprehensive scientific and pharmaceutical knowledge.

• Understanding of treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, FDA regulations, and OIG guidelines.

• Familiarity with Eisai's desired therapeutic areas and the ability to communicate across various disease states.

• Established relationships with key opinion leaders and knowledge of institutions in relevant therapeutic areas.

• Exceptional presentation and teaching abilities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Capability to assess issues and think strategically.

• Experience in cross-functional collaboration.

• Ability to anticipate, organize, plan, and adapt to changing priorities.

• Capacity to work independently while following Medical Affairs strategic direction.

• Interest and ability in coaching and mentoring less experienced MSLs.

• Skill in leading and motivating team members without direct reporting relationships.

• Ability to lead and engage in projects while balancing project demands with fieldwork.

• Proficiency in analyzing complex situations and resolving cross-functional issues.

• Strong computer skills, including word processing, slide materials, and spreadsheets.

• Established Oncology/Hematology KOL relationships.

• Understanding of the pharmaceutical corporate environment and commercial operations, including marketing and sales strategies.

• Willingness to travel frequently for business, approximately 60%, including air travel, overnight stays, and occasional weekend travel.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Ability to engage in-person with HCPs and other third parties regularly.

• May be required to meet third-party credentialing and entry requirements, including vaccination attestations or proof.

• Eisai Inc. participates in E-Verify; employment eligibility verification is applicable to new hires in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in Eisai Inc. Annual Incentive Plan.

• Eligibility to participate in Eisai Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan.

• Access to company employee benefit programs.

• Additional benefits may be available.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualifying medical or religious reasons.