Medical Science Liaison (MSL) / Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr. MSL), Oncology - DC, DE, MD[...]

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 are a growing pharmaceutical company breaking through in neurology and oncology, with a strong emphasis on research and development. Our history includes many innovative medicines, notably the discovery of the world’s most widely‑used treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. If this is your profile, we want to hear from you. Job Summary The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) / Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr. MSL) is a field‑facing representative of US Medical Affairs whose primary responsibility is to engage in the exchange of scientific and medical information with external customers—including healthcare providers, researchers, professional organization leaders, and population‑based decision makers—inside Eisai’s areas of interest. The MSL/Sr. MSL must understand the customer’s needs, issues and priorities as they relate to Eisai’s strategic business plan, and bring insights from the field on research developments, treatment landscape and new medical concepts. Leadership includes teaching, coaching, mentoring less‑experienced MSLs, and handling special projects. Key contributions are communicating Eisai’s mission, providing scientific and clinical data on our products, serving as a conduit between Eisai Research and the medical community, and offering corporate value through leadership and strategic thinking. Essential Functions Product/Therapeutic Area Support to External Stakeholders Act as the primary clinical and scientific resource to Healthcare Providers (HCPs) in the territory for information on disease state and Eisai’s products, ensuring awareness and understanding. Serve as a conduit for accurate, 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 therapeutic areas of current and future interest. Share knowledge and participate in scientific exchanges and interactions with identified KOLs. Present clinical, scientific and economic data on Eisai’s products and relevant therapeutic areas to population‑based decision makers, as requested. Support assigned professional congresses in accordance with the MSL plan and be prepared to lead congress coverage efforts, including coordination of all MSL/Sr. MSL activities as required by management. Identify and report key scientific, clinical and research insights from KOLs to Medical Affairs. Develop, implement and present plans to management to support Medical Affairs’ strategic direction for the assigned territory. Training/Education Resource Maintain and demonstrate thorough, up‑to‑date knowledge of disease state, study methodology, clinical information and product data. Demonstrate full knowledge of and ability to execute approved medical platforms, strategies and MSL initiatives. Serve as a technical and scientific subject‑matter resource to Eisai commercial personnel, if requested. Teach, coach, and mentor new or less‑experienced MSLs; assist with supervision and performance evaluation; assume responsibility for special projects and contribute to leadership and strategic planning. Research Support Facilitate review and follow‑up of submitted Investigator‑Initiated Studies (IISs) and assist with Eisai‑sponsored trials. Serve as primary contact to external investigators who submit IISs, and provide recommendations for site selection and scientific expertise to investigators involved in company‑sponsored post‑marketing studies. Professional Organization Support Lead field medical efforts in support of Eisai’s collaboration and interactions with professional organizations, societies and advocacy groups, as required. Educational Requirements Requires an advanced, terminal Doctorate level (D‑level) degree in medical or health sciences (e.g., MD, PhD, PharmD, DPH, EdD). Experience MSL: 0‑3 years of experience in the pharma/biotech industry, clinical pharmacy, research, or a related scientific or clinical setting—preferably as an MSL. Sr. MSL: minimum of 3 years of MSL experience in Oncology/Hematology. 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 and OIG guidelines is required. Knowledge and experience within Eisai‑desired therapeutic area(s) and ability to communicate confidently and accurately across multiple disease states. Established relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and knowledge of institutions in therapeutic areas of interest. Other Skills and Abilities Excellent presentation and teaching skills. Strong overall written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to assess issues and think strategically. Demonstrated ability and experience working cross‑functionally. Demonstrated ability to anticipate, organize, plan and handle multiple changing priorities. Demonstrated ability to work independently without close supervision while adhering to Medical Affairs’ strategic direction. Ability to coach and mentor less‑experienced MSLs; ability to lead and motivate team members without a direct reporting relationship. Ability to lead and participate in projects while effectively balancing projects with field work. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex situations, proactively identify opportunities and issues, and solve problems that cross functional boundaries. Commitment to teamwork and compliance with policies, systems and practices of the Medical Affairs Department and Eisai organization. Sound computer skills, including application of word processing, slide creation and spreadsheets. Established relationships with KOLs in Oncology/Hematology. Understanding of the pharmaceutical corporate environment and appreciation for commercial operations, marketing and sales strategies. Capability for frequent business travel (≈60% of time), including air travel, overnight stays, and occasional weekends. Domestic and international travel may include time at cancer trial sites, conference centers, offices and hotels. Valid driver’s license. This is a field‑based position; the employee must set up a home‑based office. Additional Information Applicants must engage in person with HCPs and other third parties at their offices, institutions and other appropriate locations on a regular basis. Access may require credentialing or entry requirements, often including attestation or proof of vaccinations. Those unable to meet medical or religious vaccination requirements must request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources. Eisai Salary Transparency Language: The annual base salary range for the MSL/Sr. MSL, Oncology – DC, DE, MD and WV is $165,300 to $216,900. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible to participate in the Eisai Inc. Annual Incentive Plan and Eisai Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan. Final pay determinations will depend on experience, education, knowledge and skills. Employees are eligible to participate in company employee benefit programs. For additional information on these programs, please discuss any questions with your recruiter. Eisai is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train and promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. Eisai also prohibits discrimination against persons because of disability, including disabled veterans, and provides for reasonable accommodations. E-Verify Participation: E‑Verify is an Internet‑based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of all new hires in the United States. For more information. Right to Work. #J-18808-Ljbffr Merck & Co.