MSL​/Sr. MSL, Neurology - Alzheimer's Disease, Southern Ohio- Field based

Overview

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 expanding in neurology and oncology, with a strong emphasis on research and development. As we continue to expand, we are seeking highly-motivated individuals who want to work in a fast-paced environment and make a difference.

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The 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 information with KOLs/HCPs, researchers, pharmacists, and decision makers in Eisai's areas of interest. The person in this position will demonstrate a thorough understanding of Alzheimer s disease (AD), including the needs, issues and priorities as they relate to Eisai's strategic medical plan.

MSLs will be trained on AD and Eisai s dementia pipeline data 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 may also assume responsibility for special internal/external projects as they arise.

The impact that a MSL will have on the organization includes: a) as a representative of Eisai, a MSL will communicate key information about Eisai and its hhc mission; b) provide key scientific and clinical information about Eisai s products/pipeline; c) serve as a conduit for communication between Eisai Research and the medical community regarding ideas for future research; and d) provide corporate value through demonstrated leadership, teamwork, participation in strategic thinking, and special projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Act as the primary clinical/scientific resource to Health Care Professionals (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.
• Present clinical and scientific data on Eisai s products and relevant therapeutic areas, 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.

• 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 relationship.

• 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 Requirements:

• Advanced terminal degree in medical or health sciences (e.g., MD/DO, PhD, Pharm
  
  D)

Experience:

• 2-3 years MSL experience in neurology or complex disease states; prior dementia or AD research experience strongly preferred; 3+ years 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

• 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 Medical Affairs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to tailor information to audience
• Strategic conversation,…