MSD Medical Science Liason MSL - Infectious Diseases & HIV 

Italy, Lazio 

139389527

Job Description

Main Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Being product and disease state experts who engage in non-promotional scientific exchange with SLs or KDMs (Scientific Leaders or Key Decision Makers);
• Execute Field Medical Engagement Plans within the scope of local and global policies, local rules and regulations and aligned with the Field Medical SOP;
• Being accountable for ensuring that they are fully versed in the therapeutic area and up-to-date on: all major studies, both ongoing and completed; product information on company and other companies’ relevant therapies; clinical data and relevant pipeline data to provide the most accurate data to SLs, KDMS and the healthcare community, in a balanced way, to improve patient care;
• Interacting with identified Scientific Leaders and healthcare administrators (KDMs) by exchanging balanced medical/scientific information and by appropriately communicating these exchanges with internal colleagues;
• Utilizing scientific and medical expertise to convey scientific information in individual and group presentations;
• Reply to unsolicited requests for medical, scientific, pipeline, organization product information from SLs or KDMs utilizing appropriate approved scientific materials and appropriately documenting the use of these resources;
• Providing insights internally on scientific gaps, ideas and other topics gathered from Scientific exchange to inform areas of interest, clinical trial programs, development programs and company TA strategy;
• Providing on-label medical insights and training to internal colleagues including the draft of scientific materials on diseases and therapeutic area environment;
• Attending/participating in scientific congresses/meetings to appreciate and report the role of emerging data on patient treatment within the TA covered, when requested, allowing for more balanced Scientific exchange;
• Supporting the organization and execution of Medical Affairs started Independent Medical Educational events;
• Execute promotional material review, when requested;
• Possesses the ability to work as a member of several teams that may overlap, such as national MSL team, regional medical team, national accounts, and others;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills are required;
• Must be well prepared about all relevant scientific data and regulatory requirements for field-based personnel;
• Being dedicated to continuing education to maintain knowledge base.

Education and Minimum Requirements:

• Medical degree is preferred, specialization in Infectious Disease is a big plus;
• Advanced degree considered alternative (i.e. PharmD, Biologists, PhD, BS in pharmacy) only with varying levels of clinical and/or industry experience in field medical affairs.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Industry or clinical experience in ID therapeutic area desirable;
• Clear and concise communication skills (verbal, written, presentations) and social skills with the ability to work in cross-functional teams;
• Experience in the management or investigation of clinical trials is desirable.
• Clinical network experience is desirable;
• Ability to learn and convey medical/scientific information to healthcare professionals and decision-makers;
• Ability to travel extensively (up to 70% of the working week);
• Fluency in English is a big asset.

Current Contingent Workers apply

Not Applicable

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