Medical Science Liaison Oncology Genito-Urinary

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Job Function

Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function

Medical Science Liaison

Job Category

Scientific / Technology

All Job Posting Locations :

Porto Salvo, Portugal

Job Description

Medical Science Liaison Oncology Genito-Urinary - North Region of Portugal

Overall Purpose Of Job

To maximize company product value through high scientific quality communication with Leading Specialists on a peer-to-peer basis. Accordingly, to strategic lines of Medical Affairs Plan, the MSL is jointly responsible for achieving short-term and long-term company goals at local level.

To be a therapeutic area scientific expert, responsible for discussing our products, patients' treatment trends and studies in the therapeutic areas in which we are involved, on a peer-to-peer basis with a defined audience of Leading Specialists (Physicians, Pharmacists, Hospital Managers, Board Members of Scientific Societies, and other stakeholders) and to be considered an internal and external trusted scientific counterpart.

1.1 Main Activities / Tasks

MSLs should have their own Activity Plan and personal objectives. The Individual Activity Plans must be based on the MSLs Country Activity Plan, which is aligned with the Medical Affairs Component of the relevant Brand Plans

• To keep abreast of medical and scientific knowledge.
• Continuous update on products, patient's treatment trends, clinical activities and studies conducted within the therapeutic area in their region.
• Development and maintenance of a contact network with Leading Specialists.
• Understand their needs, key value drivers, practical treatment patterns and scientific activities within therapeutic area
• Communicate value of company products, incl. clinical questionnaire discussions
• Through scientific interactions, communicate medical benefits of products and contribute to foster innovative approaches
• Represent the company within professional associations in the therapeutic area in cooperation with Medical Affairs / Medical Education and other positions in the Medical Affairs Department

Proactive and reactive communication of medical scientific data according to following criteria

Provision of scientific support to company Sales Representatives and other company representatives

Local Implementation Of Medical Affairs Plan In Their Areas

Additionally, for all employees involved in Research Related Activities (RRA) :

Special Requirements

Other Features Of The Job

JOB LOCATION :

The role is field-based, including national travelling (involves extensive Leading Specialists interactions).

Essential Knowledge & Skills