Associate Director or Director, Medical Science Liaison, Oncology - Central region / Field-based

Location: Jackson, Mississippi, United StatesSalary: $206,600 - $271,215Company: EisaiPosted: 2026-09-15Location: Jackson, Mississippi, United StatesSalary: $206,600 - $271,215Company: EisaiPosted: 2026-09-13Location: Jackson, Mississippi, United StatesSalary: $206,600 - $271,215Company: EisaiPosted: 2026-09-12Location: Jackson, Mississippi, United StatesSalary: $206,600 - $271,215Company: EisaiPosted: 2026-09-09Location: Jackson, Mississippi, United StatesSalary: $206,600 - $271,215Company: EisaiPosted: 2026-09-07Location: Jackson, Mississippi, United StatesSalary: $206,600 - $271,215Company: EisaiPosted: 2026-09-04Location: Jackson, Mississippi, United StatesSalary: $206,600 - $271,215Company: EisaiPosted: 2026-08-31Location: Jackson, Mississippi, United StatesSalary: $206,600 - $271,215Company: EisaiPosted: 2026-08-29Location: Jackson, Mississippi, United StatesSalary: $206,600 - $271,215Company: EisaiPosted: 2026-08-25At 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 that is breaking through in neurology and oncology, with a strong emphasis on research and development. Our history includes the development of many innovative medicines, notably the discovery of the world's most widely-used treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. As we continue to expand, we are seeking highly-motivated individuals who want to work in a fast-paced environment and make a difference. If this is your profile, we want to hear from you.The Associate Director / Director, MSLs is responsible for the leadership, direction and management of MSLs in the region and works collaboratively with the Medical Affairs Senior management with strategic and tactical planning, working collaboratively with Medical Affairs and Clinical Development teams for support of clinical studies across the product portfolio. Works closely with his/her direct reports in the field, Medical Directors and at times with external customers to gain an understanding of the scientific landscape and to communicate the information to key internal stakeholders. Provides all direct reports with an individualized view of their development plans and ongoing performance. Assists other managers (Associate Directors) with leadership competency criteria including performance management assessments of their MSLs and recommendations of promotions Creates a culture of accountability by personally delivering on work commitments, holding others accountable for their performance and by taking, timely, decisive and constructive actions to address individual MSL performance problems and issuesThe Associate Director or Director, MSL, Oncology will have the following responsibilities:• Provide leadership, direction and management of the MSLs within their region.• Develop individual talent within the MSL team, including goal setting, providing oversight of activities, coaching, performance assessment, development, and engagement.• Provide field-level scientific leadership in assigned therapeutic area(s) working collaboratively with home office medical colleagues.• Collaborate effectively and compliantly with cross-functional and alliance leadership.• Ensure targets are clearly defined within teams, important information is cascaded well and accountability is driven in the organizationRequirements:•Advanced scientific terminal degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) with 8+ years of experience in the pharma/ biotech industry.• Previous experience managing field-based medical teams.• Proven performance in earlier role• Experience managing field-based medical teams directly in a supervisory/leadership capacity preferred.• Practical understanding of the FDA, OIG, HIPPA, PhRMA, and other international regulatory/ethical guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.• Oncology experience preferred• Travel required for conferences, congresses, team meetings, mentoring/training activities and KOL/HCP interactions as needed.The salary range for Associate Director, MSL is $206,600 - $271,215The salary range for Director, MSL is $224,600 - $294,735#LI-MI1Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and 10+ years of relevant experience.Experience in Life Sciences industry preferred.As a condition of employment and an essential function of this field-based position, applicants must be able to engage in person with HCPs and other third parties at their offices, institutions and other appropriate locations on a regular basis. In order to gain in-person access, applicants selected for the position may be required to complete third parties’ credentialing and/or entry requirements, which often include an attestation to and/or providing proof of having received certain vaccinations. To the extent you are unable to meet certain requirements for qualifying medical (including pregnancy-related) or religious reasons, applicants must request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the Human Resources Department.Skills:Communication & Cross-functional Influence, Critical Thinking & Agility, Healthcare Environment Dynamics, KOL/ HCP Engagement, Medical Data and Insights, People Development, Resource Planning & Management, Territory Management (MSL)Eisai Salary Transparency Language:The annual base salary range for the Associate Director or Director, Medical Science Liaison, Oncology - Central region / Field-based is from :$206,600-$271,200Under current guidelines, this position is eligible to participate in : Eisai Inc. Annual Incentive Plan & Eisai Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan.Final pay determinations will depend on various factors including but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, and skills.Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. For additional information on Company employee benefits programs, visit .Certain other benefits may be available for this position, please discuss any questions with your recruiter.Eisai is an equal opportunity employer and as such, is committed in policy and in 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. Similarly, considering the need for reasonable accommodations, Eisai prohibits discrimination against persons because of disability, including disabled veterans.Eisai Inc. participates in E-Verify. 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. Please click on the following link for more information:Right To WorkE-Verify ParticipationSummaryLocation: US Field Based; Georgia, Atlanta; Mississippi, Jackson; Tennessee, Memphis; Tennessee, Knoxville; South Carolina, Charleston; Tennessee, Nashville; Alabama, Mobile; Alabama, Birmingham; Arkansas, Little Rock; Florida, Tampa; Florida, Miami; Florida, Orlando; Florida, JacksonvilleType: Full time