Medical Scientific Liaison – Oncology (Lung – GI)

Job Description

Our Medical Affairs team advances patient care by engaging in scientific exchange with external medical experts and industry leaders ensuring the scientific value of our products is understood. We connect, communicate and train internal employees to ensure a thorough understanding of the science behind the medicine and review further unmet medical needs to support collaboration to further differentiate our portfolio.

Medical Scientific Liaisons are scientifically trained and credentialed therapeutic area, disease, and product experts who engage in non-promotional scientific exchange with SLs or KDMs (Scientific Leaders or Key Decision Makers). MSL interactions with SLs and KDMs are built on the credibility of the scientific exchange held. MSLs develop and execute action plans aligned with the Guiding Principles for Ex-US GMA/OGMA External Stakeholder-Facing Activities, local and global company policies, local rules & regulations, and the Medical Affairs Plan (MAP).

Responsibilities include but will not be limited to the following key activities:

• Be fully versed in the therapeutic area and maintain up-to-date knowledge of major ongoing and completed studies.
• Stay current on product information for Our Company’s therapies and relevant therapies from other companies.
• Monitor and understand clinical data and relevant pipeline information to provide balanced data.
• Provide balanced, evidence-based information to Scientific Liaisons (SLs), Key Decision Makers (KDMs), and the healthcare community to support improved patient care.
• Act as a field-based medical professional focused on non-promotional, peer-to-peer communication.
• Deliver medical and scientific information to SLs and KDMs through cutting-edge scientific exchange.
• Offer services and scientific support oriented to stakeholders’ professional interests and needs.

Engagement with External Experts

• Engaging in non-promotional peer-to-peer exchange of medical and scientific information with SLs or KDMs to the extent permitted by law and local regulation, local industry codes, and other provisions of the Guiding Principles for Ex-US GMA/OGMA External Stakeholder-Facing Activities
• Gaining deep insights on disease, therapeutic area and healthcare needs, data gaps and challenges in their local geography
• Representing MA (Medical Affairs) at local or regional non-promotional Medical events (e.g. Medical Congresses and Symposia) They may collaborate in the coordination of pre-event scientific information and post-event scientific summaries
• Responding to unsolicited requests for medical, scientific, pipeline or marketed product information or indications from SLs or KDMs utilizing appropriate approved scientific materials
• Responding (one-to-one) to unsolicited requests for information on company research and/or grant activities by directing SLs or KDMs to appropriate company resources for grants, sponsored clinical trial involvement, Our Investigator Study Program, and outcomes research
• On a reactive basis, can share the publicly available AOIs with SLs and direct them to the website for further information.
• Participating in Scientific Advisory Board Meetings or Expert Input Forums when there is a defined role.
• Providing medical/scientific support, including written documentation and/or verbal interactions for Health Technology Assessments (HTA) and formulary decisions. Such support is provided following the principles of scientific exchange as outlined in the Guiding Principles for Ex-US GMA/OGMA External Stakeholder-Facing Activities

Internal Support

• Participating in the development of Medical Affairs Plans (MAP) and implementation of activities identified in the MAP
• At Global Clinical Trials Organization (GCTO), GDSA, or Center for Observational and Real World Research (CORE) personnel request, supporting the identification of potential study investigators for sponsored study
• Providing insights internally on the scientific gaps, ideas and other topics gathered from scientific exchange to inform Our Investigator Study Program Areas of Interest, development programs, and company TA strategy
• Supporting company commercial colleagues by providing on-label or disease state scientific training to Our Company personnel in the therapeutic area when requested and where allowed.

Working area

• LAZIO, SARDEGNA, ABRUZZO, UMBRIA

Your Profile

Qualification & Experience:

An advanced scientific degree is strongly preferred, such as MD (or equivalent MB.Ch.B.), PharmD, or Ph.D. in A “life science”, preferably with clinical knowledge of the assigned therapeutic area. At a minimum, a college education degree in pharmacy.

Skills:

• Minimum of 2 years of pharmaceutical experience is strongly preferred. Experience in the assigned therapeutic area is highly preferred
• Strong scientific baseline knowledge in assigned therapeutic areas (Lung and GI cancers), clinical trial methods, implementation, and data interpretation, sound scientific and clinical judgment, and eagerness to continue to learn more in depth about a specific therapeutic area
• Ability to present scientific and other technical information with confidence, in a way that engenders trust and credibility
• Excellent communication skills across a variety of internal and external audiences including listening skills and probing skills
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to function within a team environment
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time and work under pressure

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Clinical Engagement, Clinical Research Methods, Cross-Team Collaboration, Data Analysis Management, Emergency Care, Equipment Maintenance Management, ICH GCP Guidelines, International Travels, Medical Marketing Strategy, Medical Sciences, Nursing, Oncology, Pharmaceutical Guidelines, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Scientific Communications, Stakeholder Alignment

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

10/28/2025

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