Medical Science Liaison at Novartis

Job Description

Medical Scientific Liaisons (MSLs) are Field-based Medical ambassadors with a primary responsibility to develop scientific engagement strategies, interact with key external medical and scientific stakeholders, and provide input into Integrated Product Strategies (IPS), as well as Medical Affairs and Clinical Development plans. They develop scientific partnerships with healthcare professionals and decision makers to build advocacy. They strategically prepare and support the development, launch and commercialization of drug products through education of KOLs/Key Stakeholders, education of the scientific community and KOLs, clinical trial support, and by the scientific exchange seeking external insight to shape Novartis commercial and development programs. Their activities begin up to two years prior to launch of a new molecule.

• Spend 70%-90% of their time focused on field related activities. These activities include both direct medical expert interaction, and development and implementation of stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Contribute to mapping / profiling of Medical Experts /decision makers in line with local strategies.
• Develop peer to peer scientific relationships, assess engagement (degree of Medical Expert understanding and agreement with medical platform statements) and contributions (activities in which Medical Experts are independently qualified to engage or collaborate with the organization), and respond to unsolicited requests for scientific information using approved, non-promotional materials with Medical Experts/Key Stakeholders, Health Care Professionals (HCPs) and decision makers. Clinical Development Support
• Contribute to the identification of appropriate clinical investigators and facilitates placement into Novartis sponsored clinical trials.
• Provide scientific educational activities to support study accrual for key trials as appropriate.
• Collaborate with clinical operations and the Medical Advisor and others as appropriate to support the investigational sites, as needed, including providing guidance in accordance with guidelines, Novartis Internal Policies, and regulations as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Novartis colleagues to actively support medical and scientific meetings by collecting and interpreting insights /presentations/ results.
• Evaluate the impact of competitive information to share internally and externally as post-meeting deliverables.
• Engage in scientific discussions related to Novartis research are-as/compounds/pipeline with MEs, speakers & investigators.

Minimum Requirements

Required Be considered as a peer of the customer base. MD, PharmD, Pharmacist, & other Life Sciences with solid Medical / Technical background and proven competencies.

• Proven ability to develop and foster peer-to-peer, credible relationships in order to educate and negotiate KOL/decision makers.
• Working knowledge of the Healthcare System and of the research procedures as well as the ICH guidelines, GCP and other ethical guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.
• Thorough knowledge of clinical medicine, disease management, and medical research in therapeutic area of interest
• Ability to synthesize recent scientific information, analyze them within strategic and regulatory settings.
• Proven ability to use IT tools and interface effectively with a variety of technical platforms.
• Strong personal integrity and customer focus.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, negotiation and advanced presentation skills.
• Effectively contribute to work on multifunctional teams. 9.Must be able to adapt, organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a constantly changing field-based environment.