Medical Science Liaison / Senior Medical Science Liaison, Alzheimers Disease (I

$141,800 - $177,200/Yr

Eisai - Nutley, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Nutley, NJ

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About the position

At Eisai, we are dedicated to addressing unmet medical needs and enhancing the healthcare experience for patients, their families, and caregivers through our human health care (hhc) mission. As a growing pharmaceutical company, we are making significant strides in neurology and oncology, with a strong focus on research and development. Our legacy includes the development of groundbreaking medicines, particularly the discovery of the world's most widely-used treatment for Alzheimer's disease. As we continue to expand, we are looking for highly motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to make a meaningful impact. If this resonates with you, we invite you to apply. The Medical Science Liaison (MSL or Sr. MSL) serves as a field-facing representative of US Medical Affairs, primarily responsible for engaging in the exchange of scientific data and medical information with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals (HCPs), researchers, pharmacists, and decision-makers in areas pertinent to Eisai's interests. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of Alzheimer's disease (AD), including the associated needs, issues, and priorities that align with Eisai's strategic medical plan. MSLs will undergo training and certification on AD and Eisai's dementia pipeline data to address educational gaps with KOLs and HCPs, while also gathering medical insights to refine our medical strategy and address unmet educational needs for AD HCPs. Additionally, MSLs will take on special internal and external projects as they arise. The impact of an MSL on the organization is significant: they will communicate key information about Eisai and its hhc mission, provide essential scientific and clinical information about Eisai's products and pipeline, and serve as a bridge for communication between Eisai Research and the medical community regarding future research ideas. MSLs are expected to demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and participation in strategic thinking and special projects, contributing to the corporate value of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary clinical/scientific resource to HCPs in the territory for information pertaining to disease state and Eisai's product(s).
• Serve as a conduit for accurate and updated clinical, scientific and medical information between KOLs/investigators and the company's Medical Affairs and development groups.
• Establish, foster, cultivate and maintain peer relationships with KOLs in AD and dementia.
• Present clinical and scientific data on Eisai's products and relevant therapeutic areas, as requested.
• Support assigned professional congresses in accordance with MSL plan, leading congress coverage efforts and coordinating all MSL activities.
• Identify and report key scientific, clinical and research insights from KOLs to Medical Affairs.
• Maintain and demonstrate thorough and up-to-date knowledge of disease state, study methodology, clinical information, and product data.
• Serve as technical/scientific subject matter resource to Eisai cross functional partners.
• Teach, coach and mentor new or less experienced MSLs; assist with supervision/performance evaluation; assume responsibility for special projects.
• Facilitate review and follow up of submitted Investigator-Initiated Studies (IISs) and assist with Eisai sponsored trials.

Requirements

• Advanced terminal D degree in medical or health sciences (e.g MD/DO, PhD, PharmD).
• 2-3 years MSL experience in neurology or complex disease states; prior dementia or AD research experience strongly preferred, 3yrs+ required for Sr MSL title.
• Established relationships with KOLs in neurology, and knowledge of institutions focused on AD preferred.
• 3-5 years industry/clinical research/related experience in a scientific or clinical setting.
• Strong broad-based scientific and pharmaceutical knowledge.
• Clinical trial development and drug launch experience is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, FDA regulations, pharma regulations/compliant practices, and OIG guidelines are required.
• Knowledge and experience within AD and ability to communicate with confidence and accuracy across multiple dementia disease states.

Nice-to-haves

• Interested and skilled in communicating complex data sets and the ability to be seen as a scientific peer while educating top KOLs.
• Committed to the concept of team and working within the framework of the Medical Affairs.
• Strong overall written and verbal communication skills with a keen understanding of the audience.
• Highly skilled in the art of strategic conversation with a demonstrated ability to assess issues and adapt appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate, organize, plan and handle multiple priorities while adapting to the needs of the company and KOLs.
• Ability to work independently while adhering to compliance/regulatory policies.
• Interest in leading and participating in projects while effectively balancing field work.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify opportunities/challenges and communicate these to leadership.

Benefits

• Participation in Eisai Inc. Annual Incentive Plan
• Participation in Eisai Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan
• Eligibility for company employee benefit programs