Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - Breast Cancer/Oncology

Amplity Health

United Kingdom

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Our client is a US based biopharmaceutical company fully dedicated to the research and development of medicines with the aim to improve the lives of patients. The company is looking for a driven and scientifically strong Medical Science Liaison (MSL) with Pharmaceutical/Biotech Industry experience.

The MSL is a member of a global field-based team of scientific experts who function as an extension of Medical Affairs. The MSL role focuses primarily on providing clinical, scientific, and educational support to healthcare professionals (HCPs) at clinical trial research sites (Principal Investigators [PIs] and their study teams), and potential clinical trial sites, in addition to national and regional Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) who have a key influence in the medical oncology communities. The MSL develops strong relationships within the respective oncology community and collects impactful insights to enhance the clients’ strategic objectives. This role will closely collaborate with the client’s Clinical Operations team supporting ongoing and future company-sponsored clinical trials.

Strong experience and pre-existing advanced knowledge of working in oncology are expected –breast cancer experience is preferred.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Deliver client company, compound and protocol education to specific physicians and their support staff (developing client’s presence in country) to optimize study performance to agreed timelines
Provide accurate, non-promotional scientific information relating to study drug and pipeline compounds to specific study sites and their associated referral networks as well as KOLs and other potential referral sites
Answer medical/technical enquiries from HCPs and study site team members, related to study drug and pipeline compounds/clinical trial design/rationale, using client developed and approved resources
If requested, keep up to date with clinical knowledge, published data and trial work for client and competitive product studies
If requested, support relevant education at Site Investigator Meetings, including Site Initiation Visits, in line with clinical study plans
Develop strong communication links with PIs and study physicians and their teams
- Ensure requests received from PIs are managed efficiently and effectively, and that the client studies are the primary focus of the study site support teams
Act as field-based reference point of scientific and clinical expertise for study sites and CRO
- Alignment between client and CRO study project teams to ensure synergies occur between them and that all field-based clinical activities achieve global study team goals
- Liaise closely with client to monitor and measure study performance
Support of ongoing and future company sponsored trials
- Liaison between corporate clinical operations and study sites e.g., visit trial centers as required to provide updates on study, maintain client presence, enhance enrolment rates, patient retention, and assist in study closure
- Identify additional trial centers for future trials for all client pipeline products
Respond to requests for investigator-sponsored research in line with company procedures
Build on the image and professionalism of client across territory

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE:

Education:

Physician, Pharmacist, PhD (preferred), MSc in a relevant scientific field or associated qualification (min. requirement)
Fluent written and spoken English (mandatory) and local language of primary country to be covered

Experience:

Minimum 5 years relevant experience in pharmaceutical industry
MSL experience
Solid Tumor Oncology experience mus /Breast Cancer experience highly preferred
Experience in management of KOLs, Researchers and HCPs at all levels in both 1:1 and group settings

Skills:

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
Skilled in building positive relationships and fostering collaboration through strong interpersonal skills.
Demonstrable thirst for knowledge (technical, clinical, medical, scientific) with an ability to assimilate information quickly, present clinical data clearly and concisely and discuss the statistical and clinical relevance in line with clinical development strategy
Ability to work autonomously, in a field-based setting whilst contributing positively to the Medical Affairs team
Ability to drive performance of self and others
Highest ethical standards
Project management skills – to deliver on complex tasks within timeframe and manage milestones
Able to prioritize and work effectively on their own and in an evolving environment
Experience of working in a matrix management environmentfostering strong teamwork and collaboration across departments/teams
Mature professional presence and credibility
Passionate and self-confident
IT skills in particularly competent with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint