Sr Medical Science Liaison- Oncology (Mn/Wi/Il Territory)

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Sr Medical Science Liaison- Oncology (MN/WI/IL Territory)

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role Senior Medical Liason Oncology (MN/WI/IL) are to:

Major Tasks and Responsibilities of position:

Complete core training curriculum and basic MSL and Therapeutic Area (TA) Certification

Demonstrated accountability to continuous learning and growth (Franchise data, MSL role, Soft Skills, Personal Development). Completes recertification where applicable

Professional licensure with CEU documentation where applicable

Depth of knowledge within the therapeutic area exceeds that of peers and/or Medical Affairs experience in multiple therapeutic areas

Coordinates and lead TA updates, team discussions, training initiatives (i.e. journal clubs)

Attend and report on local, regional and national medical conferences and other meetings of value

Coordinate team coverage of major regional or national meetings including program evaluation, required attendance and coordination of high quality meeting reports

Identifies educational gaps and provides subsequent recommendations for educational resource, content, or initiative development

External HCP and Stakeholder Engagement

Establishes robust long-term relationships with Thought Leaders and other key stakeholders through education on up to date scientific information in alignment with US and Global definitions and strategies

Impactful proactive engagement with TLs, HCPs, research sites, associations, societies, & other stakeholders according to defined scope and engagement plans. Actively seeks future stakeholders and emerging Thought Leader groups in alignment with local health care system and medical strategy

Leverage knowledge of US and Global definitions and strategies to develop and pull through Local and Regional territory strategy

Responsible and Accountable for driving medical strategy by translating the local medical plan into implementable TL engagement strategies with cross-functional teams and identify synergies with the interests of Bayer and the general medical community

Approach territory, accounts, and customers strategically, utilizing key metrics to ensure alignment to territory plan and medical objectives

Compliantly supports speaker training and evaluation and medical evaluation of scientific merit

Advisory Board or other Bayer Program coordination or support during meeting

Coordinates TL engagement with Franchise Medical Affairs team and relevant internal stakeholders

Education

Delivers educational presentations to external audiences, stakeholders, and customers groups. Proactive identification of educational opportunities within assigned geography to stakeholders or customers groups.

Responsible for timely, accurate, specific and balanced responses to Medical Inquires in collaboration with Medical Communications

Adherence to SOP and FDA guidance for distribution of scientific information

Adherence to SOP and compliance guidelines for all external contacts

Prepares and presents data to internal audiences including MA and Commercial partners

Research

Responsible for supporting research projects aligned with medical and brand strategy; including facilitating investigator-initiated research (IIR) and research site identification

Responsible for supporting clinical trial team and engaging with appropriate stakeholders for Bayer sponsored clinical trials. Support with data collection, feasibility & initiation visits, and study support as appropriate.

Insights

Responsible and Accountable for generating relevant HCP and stakeholder insights that deepen understanding of patients, HCPs, consumers, or treatment landscape. Document and communicate them accordingly within system or to stakeholders to inform, refine, and enhance tactics and strategy

Report new compound development information and potential collaborations when appropriate or requested in line with corporate strategy.

Collaboration

Compliant active strategic partnership and collaboration with territory cross-functional stakeholders (i.e. commercial, Field DGOS)

Presentations to internal audiences including Therapeutic Area Medical Affairs (MA) or commercial partners

Lead project teams or task forces within Franchise Medical Team

Initiates best practice discussions for MSL team and internal partners

Responsible and accountable as MSL mentor as appropriate

New Ways of Working (Data collection / analysis / interpretation)

Internal champion of new ways of working including platforms, systems, capabilities. Train, mentor, and empower Field Medical team to leverage new ways of working.

Complete all required customer activity documentation, training, expense reporting, and other administrative responsibilities in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner

Responsible for reviewing and interpreting interaction analytics related to TL engagement and take appropriate actions to execute stakeholder plans

Use data and analytics to seek out and maximize customer engagement opportunities within the territory

Leverage evolving country and Global platforms and systems to ensure data driven tailored approach to customer engagement

Leverage omnichannel methods of engagement with stakeholders to ensure customer-centric approach to data dissemination and education

Working Relations:
The Senior MSL is an individual contributor and team member within the Franchise team. As an individual contributor, the MSL utilizes their advanced technical competence and refined interpersonal skills to represent Bayer as a scientific based organization with integrity. The MSL primarily interacts with Thought Leaders, Healthcare Providers, researchers, associations, societies, & other stakeholders and academic experts in the field. This is a unique position within the organization as these highly trained, field-based individuals with advanced degrees represent Bayer to its external customers via routine proactive engagement and responses to requests for additional scientific information. The Senior MSL also interacts with internal partners in support of training, research, and educational initiatives and in some instances participates in strategic planning meetings bringing valuable scientific expertise including external feedback from healthcare providers to the business planning process. As an internal expert, the Senior MSL also contributes to internal teams and projects in addition to their MSL responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 1 year MSL experience required
• Demonstrated expertise in communicating scientific information
• Demonstrates understanding of clinical trial design
• Ability to critically evaluate the medical literature
• Established ability to build productive work relationships both internally and externally
• BA/ BS Degree required.
• Demonstrated project management ability
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Travel 50+% and manage a demanding schedule
• Ability to work in a team environment

Preferred Requirements:

• Working knowledge of FDA, OIG requirements
• Advanced terminal D degree in medical or health sciences (e.g M.D., PhD, PharmD, DPH, EdD) is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a scientific or healthcare clinical setting; or 2 years of pharmaceutical industry experience Medical Affairs, Sales, Marketing or Clinical Development; or 2 years of post-graduate fellowship experience in a hospital or industry setting; Rotations or fellowships do not contribute to above requirements.