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The Medical Science Liaison serves as an ambassador and an advocate for Pfizer science within the healthcare community. By virtue of his/her training, the MSL is well-positioned to discuss and provide scientific and therapeutic information to Health Care Professionals and Researchers (Medical and Scientific Leaders) viewed by their peers to be authorities in a therapeutic field.
Job Responsibility:
Engagements with External Experts: develops and implements a KOL engagement plan
investigates and develops an understanding of KOL needs
Develop an understanding of regional and national thought-leaders and the healthcare environments
Interact with healthcare organizations and authorities, healthcare professionals, clinical investigators
Meet with healthcare professionals regarding a product´s medical and clinical profile
Knowledge acquisition: Collects medical insights and intelligence from regular field interactions
Attends key national and/or regional scientific meetings and advisory boards
Maintains advanced scientific expertise and understanding of the relevant therapeutic area disease, pre-marketed and approved products
Develops familiarity with competitor products
Knowledge translation: Presents non-promotional approved scientific exchange information
Provides scientific/medical support as assigned to Medical Lead, Patient Access and Government Relations colleagues
Identifies opportunities/speakers for regional Medical Education events
Participates in the development and implementation tactics identified in the Medical Affairs Operating Plans
May represent the medical at non-promotional local or regional medical events
Clinical research: Develops an understanding of the KOL and affiliated institution’s capability/experience with clinical trials
Alert investigators to Pfizer’s program for Investigator Sponsored Research Studies (ISRs) and Collaborative Research Studies (CRs)
Facilitates submission of ISR/CR proposals according to SOPs
Non-Promotional Scientific Information: Engage in discussions regarding scientific and clinical evidence surrounding new and existing Pfizer products and claims
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, and basic scientists
Competency and development: ensuring fully versed in the therapeutic area and up to date on all major studies
Commits to the ongoing learning of scientific advances
Medical Governance: Maintains in-depth knowledge and understanding of Medical Governance framework, global and local SOPs, R & D and local guidelines
Ensures that all activities are compliant with medical governance guidelines
Requirements:
Medical Degree, Pharmacy Degree or PhD degree or Masters level degree in health sciences required (recognized Medical qualification e.g. MD, MBBS or Pharmacist are required)
Ability to use field-based electronic or other communication tools
Knowledge of clinical research methodology, implementation and interpretation, sound scientific and clinical judgment
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 to the products
Strong customer facing skills, listening skills, probing skills, and flexibility
Corporate culture competencies of Leadership Behaviors, including Business Integrity
English proficiency only required
Nice to have:
Local language proficiency is preferred but not required