MSD Sr Medical Science Liaison 

Kenya, Nairobi County, Nairobi 

656815911

Job Description

• Develop an understanding of regional and national thought-leaders and the healthcare environments in which they work through effective professional engagement with Clinical and Scientific leaders that are centered on science and credible exchange of unbiased scientific information.

• Interact with managed care organizations, healthcare professionals, clinical investigators, and other healthcare organizations providing fair, balanced, and scientifically rigorous medical and clinical information.

• Meet with healthcare professionals who might be interested in engaging in a scientific discussion regarding medical and clinical profile in the context of approved prescribing information as well as in response to unsolicited questions or requests for information which may involve off-label information.

• Participate in the development and implement tactics identified in the Medical Affairs Plans.

• Alert investigators to our company program for Investigator Initiated Study Proposals and to the process for submitting investigator designed proposals for review and approval; encourage and facilitate research publication of studies supported by our company.

• When requested, may represent the Medical Department at Local or Regional Medical events. They may collaborate in the coordination of pre-event information and communication of post-event summaries

• Engage in discussions regarding scientific and clinical evidence .

• Provide relevant scientific background information for formulary decisions, treatment guidelines and Public Health programs.

• Provide fair balanced, objective, scientific information and education to health care providers, formulary committees, basic scientists and to internal business partners as required by identified business needs

Education& Skill:

• strong scientific baseline knowledge in therapeutic area

• strong, confident, and engaging presentation skills

• outstanding communication and skills and the ability to function within a team environment.

• handling of multiple tasks at the same time and working under pressure

• proactive "can do" attitude and passion for the science related

• strong customer facing skills, listening skills, probing skills, and flexibility

• corporate culture competencies of Leader Behaviors, including Business Integrity

• experience within a clinical drug development environment preferred.

• be able to travel

Current Contingent Workers apply

No Travel Required

Not ApplicableNot Indicated

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