Medical Science Liaison / Senior Medical Science Liaison, Alzheimers Disease (Indiana and Northern OH) - Field Based

$141,800 - $177,200/Yr

Eisai - Fort Wayne, IN

Full-time - Mid Level

Fort Wayne, IN

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL or Sr. MSL) at Eisai is a field-facing representative of US Medical Affairs, primarily responsible for engaging with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals (HCPs), and researchers to exchange scientific data and medical information related to Alzheimer's disease and Eisai's product pipeline. This role requires a deep understanding of Alzheimer's disease and aims to fulfill educational gaps while gathering insights to refine medical strategies. MSLs will also take on special projects and contribute to the company's mission of improving healthcare outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary clinical/scientific resource to HCPs 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 and the company's Medical Affairs and development groups.
• Establish and maintain peer relationships with KOLs in Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
• Present clinical and scientific data on Eisai's products and relevant therapeutic areas as requested.
• Support assigned professional congresses and lead congress coverage efforts.
• Identify and report key scientific, clinical, and research insights from KOLs to Medical Affairs.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of disease state, study methodology, clinical information, and product data.
• Teach, coach, and mentor new or less experienced MSLs and assist with supervision/performance evaluation.
• 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, 3+ years 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

• Interest and skill in communicating complex data sets and being seen as a scientific peer while educating top KOLs.
• Commitment to teamwork within the framework of Medical Affairs.
• Strong overall written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to anticipate, organize, plan and handle multiple priorities.
• Experience working in a matrix environment including cross-functional commercial partners.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range for MSL: $141,800.00 - $177,200.00 USD Annual; for Sr. MSL: $154,600.00 - $193,300.00 USD Annual.