Medical Science Liaison, Oncology -Arizona and Northern California Territory

$172,500 - $287,500/Yr

GSK - Phoenix, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Phoenix, AZ

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

As an Oncology Medical Science Liaison, you will be the scientific expert for a group of medicines in the Hematology therapeutic area within the assigned territory to conduct balanced, peer-to-peer, scientific dialogue with external experts. The territory encompasses: Arizona, and Northern California areas. This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career.

Responsibilities

• Interface and provide value across a continuum of both Internal and External Stakeholders in a non-promotional manner and be responsive to unsolicited inquiries.
• Respond orally or by providing appropriate written materials to unsolicited requests for on- or off-label information or safety concerns.
• Gain valuable insight and feedback from the healthcare community on GSK products and services.
• Contribute in a manner that is always consistent with GSK Values and expectations demonstrating Courage, Accountability, Development, and Teamwork.
• Work with medical colleagues and other business partners to identify External Experts, professional groups, decision makers and other key stakeholders.
• Maintain expertise in the evolving scientific / therapeutic area and in competitor medicines.
• Respond compliantly to unsolicited information requests from healthcare professionals regarding licensed or un-licensed GSK medicines.
• Disseminate important safety information to the healthcare profession as directed by the Medical Affairs or Research and Development teams.
• Conduct scientific exchange for a GSK medicine that is on label or consistent with the label.
• Deliver scientific / pipeline presentations to formulary committees and HCPs per documented unsolicited request.
• Support clinical development activities and programs including GSK and Investigator sponsored studies.
• Attend both national and regional scientific/medical meetings to gain medical voice of the customer.
• Conduct individual discussions and meetings with steering committee members, advisory board members, consultants etc.
• Provide scientific training for GSK sales representatives regarding GSK products.
• Partner with matrix colleagues to ensure strategies and business plans are both patient and business focused.

Requirements

• Pharm D, PhD, or M.D.; Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with oncology background may be considered.
• 2 + years clinical practice and/or pharmaceutical industry experience.
• 2+ years experience applying knowledge of pharmacology and pharmacotherapy in humans in a clinical setting.
• Must live in designated territory and near a major airport.
• Must be willing to travel up to 70%.

Nice-to-haves

• Hematology Oncology experience.
• Multiple Myeloma or Myelofibrosis experience.
• Previous clinical experience in situations where direct/or indirect decision-making authority for patient care was demonstrated.
• At least one year of experience in pharmacology and pharmacotherapy in humans.
• Above average computer literacy, including experience with software applications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in both one on one and group settings.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and independently with time management skills.
• Strong communication skills: demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for medical engagement.
• Preferred location with easy access to an airport that serves the states within assigned territory.
• Clear understanding of clinical research methodologies.
• Ability to maintain a command of a large amount of scientific information across multiple products.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong trusted relationships with key decision makers.
• Demonstrated customer-focus, problem solving abilities and strong conflict resolution skills.

Benefits

• Health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• Retirement benefits
• Paid holidays
• Vacation
• Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave