Medical Science Liaison, Oncology
About this position
The Medical Science Liaison serves as an ambassador and an advocate for Pfizer science within the healthcare community, providing scientific and therapeutic information to Health Care Professionals and Researchers.
Responsibilities
Engagements with External Experts:
• Develop an understanding of regional and national thought-leaders and the healthcare environments in which they work through effective professional engagements with Medical and Scientific Leaders that are centered on science and the credible exchange of unbiased scientific information.
• Interact with healthcare organizations and authorities, healthcare professionals, clinical investigators, and other healthcare organizations providing fair, balanced, and scientifically rigorous medical and clinical information.
• Meet with healthcare professionals who might be interested in engaging in a scientific discussion regarding a product´s medical and clinical profile in the context of approved prescribing information as well as in response to unsolicited questions or requests for information.
Knowledge acquisition:
• Collects medical insights and intelligence from regular field interactions; interprets and communicates scientific and related market trends to Medical and Scientific Affairs and cross functional team colleagues.
• Attends key national and/or regional scientific meetings and advisory boards as assigned and provides insights of key highlights relevant to the therapeutic area and/or products.
• Maintains advanced scientific expertise and understanding of the relevant therapeutic area disease, pre-marketed and approved products.
• Develops familiarity with competitor products.
Knowledge translation:
• Presents non-promotional approved scientific exchange information related to the safe and effective use of Pfizer products to KOLs and other stakeholders.
• Provides scientific/medical support as assigned to Medical Lead, Patient Access and Government Relations colleagues.
• Identifies opportunities/speakers for regional Medical Education events that align with the Medical Affairs TA Strategic Plan and collaborates with Medical Lead to develop and implement the program, including speaker training and content development for other learning activities.
• Participates in the development and implementation tactics identified in the Medical Affairs Operating Plans.
• May represent the medical at non-promotional local or regional medical events (e.g. Medical Congresses and Symposia), and may collaborate in the coordination of pre-event information and communication of post-event summary.
Requirements
• Advanced degree in a scientific or medical field (PhD, PharmD, MD) preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience in oncology or related therapeutic area is preferred.
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and regulatory environment.
• Ability to analyze and interpret scientific data.