Job Description:

Overall job purpose:

• The MSL is a field-based medical professional whose primary responsibility is to engage in non-promotional peer-to-peer communication & provide medical/scientific information to SLs and KDMs based on cutting-edge scientific exchange and services oriented towards the stakeholder’s professional interests & needs.

• 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). MSLs develop and execute on regional action plans aligned with local and global company policies, local rules & regulations, and products’ Value & Implementation Plan (V&I Plan).

• The MSL is responsible for ensuring that he/she is fully versed in the therapeutic area and up-to-date on all major studies, both ongoing and completed. MSL need to provide the most balanced data to SLs, KDMS and the healthcare community to improve patients’ outcomes.

• Responsibilities and Primary Activities   Scientific Exchange

• Develops professional relationships and engages with national and/or regional SLs to ensure access to medical and scientific information on areas of therapeutic interest and Company products

• Conducts peer-to-peer scientific discussions and maintains a reliable presence with those SLs to ensure they have a medical contact within the Company

• Addresses scientific questions and directs SL inquiries on issues outside of MSL scope (e.g., grants) to appropriate Company resources consistent with applicable policies

• Maintains current knowledge and comprehension of dynamic scientific and clinical environment in the Company's Areas of Interest (AOI)

   Research

• Upon request from Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO),

• Identifies barriers to patient enrollment and retention efforts to achieve study milestones, recommends study sites, and identifies potential investigators to participate in phase II-IV clinical development programs

• Addresses questions from investigators and provides information regarding participation in Company-sponsored clinical studies

• Upon request from Scientific Affairs,

• Enhances the comprehension of the scientific foundations and goals of investigator-sponsored research

• Identifies barriers to patient enrollment and retention efforts to achieve study milestones

• Initiates discussions with SLs and/or potential investigators that include scientific/data exchange within our AOI to determine the alignment with our research strategies, studies concepts, scientific merit, and qualifications for a specific compound or trial

    Scientific Congress Support

• Engages in scientific and medical meetings through pre-congress preparation

• Facilitates scientific and data exchange for both Company and competitor data and collects meaningful insights

• Staffs congress exhibit booth as applicable

  Scientific Insights

• Gathers feedback, data, or information during routine activities that can help the Company better comprehend medical or scientific needs, priorities, or concerns of healthcare practitioners and/or patients

  Inclusive Mindset and Behavior

• Demonstrates eagerness to contribute to an environment of belonging, inclusion, equity, and empowerment

• Leads by example and serves as a role model for creating, leading and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or above in Public Health, Epidemiology, Immunology, Clinical Medicine, Pharmacy or related fields.

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in vaccine-related Medical Science Liaison, Medical Affairs, clinical department, or public health.

• Solid knowledge of vaccine science and clinical research background; familiarity with vaccine development and related regulations is preferred.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to build trust with healthcare professionals at various levels.

• Strong multitasking and stress management abilities; proactive and team-oriented work style.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time and work under pressure.

• Fluent English, fluent office software technology.

• be able to travel

Required Skills: Clinical Engagement, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Sciences, Medical Knowledge, Medical Marketing Strategy, Medical Research, Multiple Therapeutic Areas, Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs, Scientific Exchange

Preferred Skills: Epidemiology, Medical Sciences, Medical Treatment

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Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: No relocation

VISA Sponsorship: No

Travel Requirements: No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable

Shift: Not Indicated

Valid Driving License: No

Hazardous Material(s): N/A

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