Medical Science Liaison

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Build, enhance and maintain the engagement with CVRM scientific leaders (KEEs)

• 70% of time for field activities where 60% will be actually in the field engaging HCPs and external collaborators across territory and brands (10% for preparation of visits and calls with KEEs for appointments)
• 2 times per week in the office to follow field activities with the medical head and establish the plan for KEEs visits .
• Proactively identify HCPs with high levels of scientific expertise in local treatment practice to collaborate on specific medico marketing activities
• Development and implementation of KEE engagement plan in collaboration with MSL/Medical/Line Manager and TA lead. Review with MSL/Medical/Line Manager this plan every quarter, develop KEE visits plan - this includes pre-call visit/engagement plan with clear objectives of visit, key points discussion for the visit, data to be shared and discussed with the KEE for each KEE in the list.
• Improve scientific knowledge for discussing data objectively with KEE through direct conversations. Prepare for such interactions with peer group discussions. Respond to unsolicited requests for information about unapproved AZ products or unapproved uses of approved products, communicating such information in an objective, scientifically balanced, substantiated manner. Develop database of Key opinion leaders and also provide recommendations for advisory board participation
• To be proactive in communicating scientific updates and information to KEEs and evaluating the importance of the data for the scientific community.
• Jointly develop the market/local EE engagement plan with other MSLs, identify and segment KEEs according to their scientific interest and affiliations and build the EE network pre- and post-launch
• Participate on a cross functional way to the brand team of the TA

Build and maintain trust-based relationships with CVRM external collaborators Develop or initiate scientific programs to explore unmet medical needs in priority disease area(s)

• Build AZ relationship with key external collaborators (e.g. patient advocacy groups, key medical organisations, hospital pharmacy). Find opportunities to collaborate with such external collaborators. Provide scientific support in CME events and through appropriate medical sponsorships/partnership.
• Act as scientific guide in the disease area(s) by communicating therapeutic updates to external partners
• Assisting with the facilitation of local research projects
• Work with HCPs in scientific activities that help advance disease understanding
• Identify and recommend KEEs for Advisory Boards.
• Identify potential speakers and train speakers as appropriate.
• Interact in the field with the medical community in the context of various medical projects, such as clinical trials, , ESRs, scientific exchange meetings
• Discuss potential involvement in Local Medical Research such as ESR and RWEs
• Respond to unsolicited off label questions from KEEs.

Act as scientific guide in priority CVRM area(s) for internal partners

• Continuously acquire and update necessary scientific knowledge on therapeutic area and relevant compounds.
• Provide the AZ internal partners with an understanding of the local medical community, clinical practice, trends and real or perceived gaps in current scientific knowledge and medical treatment, competitor information
• Regularly update on partnerships with HCPs, as speakers, or within the realm of medical projects
• Initiate and conduct appropriate AZ staff training & development on information regarding current and emerging clinical data and emerging trends in clinical medicine and practice within TA
• Sharing KEEs’ insights to the brand team meetings and provide input for the development of company’s Medical and Brand plans
• To work with internal cross functional team on formulary listing.
• Provide scientific support at AZ sponsored educational events
• Gather, monitor and share competitor knowledge that may affect company strategies
• Planning and performing regional medical activities during the product launch processes.

Consistently showcase growth in scientific knowledge within the CVRM disease areas targeted by the company

• Attend relevant scientific congresses and HCP meetings to gather new knowledge on AZ compounds, competitor information and therapeutic area
• Positive engagement and response to coaching and feedback received from MSL manager and TA lead.
• In daily work takes time to reflect on customer interactions and works on areas agreed with MSL manager as priorities for development. Develop functional capability in the role
• Proactively demonstrate the AZ Values
• Identify areas for self-development and discuss developmental needs with line manager using the 70-20- 10 principle (experiential learning, coaching/networking/relationship-based learning and class room training)Active participation in AZ training, projects, and meetings depending on development need.

Compliance with relevant company and industry code of Conduct and also to align with local country codes

• Keep regular update and operate within the relevant Codes of Conduct, Ethical Interactions (EI), including GPEI and SOPs, AZ Global MSL Guide
• Be sure to understand AZ policies when engage to KEEs and external partners
• Assignment of MSL required job role over SABA Cloud

Minimum Criteria and Competencies

• Experience in pharmaceutical industry Minimum 4 years
• Successful achievement records for last years
• Advanced scientific degree or experience in a life science, along with clinical knowledge of the assigned therapeutic area.
• Ability to interact and lead a range of partners both internally and externally
• Driving License
• CVRM experience is an asset
• Medical aspiration in the IDP is suitable
• knowledge of presentation, negotiation and leadership techniques;
• Skill in interpersonal network relationship with internal and external customers;
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Availability for business trips.
• English fluency.
• No disciplinary actions or misconduct report during last 1 year.

Date Posted

Closing Date

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