What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Science Liaison position at TSP, a Syneos Health company?
TSP is engaged in a direct hire search for one of our clients. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our team as a Medical Science Liaison. Key aspects of this role will include engage in peer-to-peer scientific dialogue with healthcare professionals that translate into meaningful insights, serve as a therapeutic expert and thought partner to internal teams, liaison between the client and clinical study sites / investigators, and provide support for medical education, advisory boards, and medical congresses.
The ideal candidate is an effective communicator, driven, detail-oriented, proactive, and a skilled collaborator.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with KOLs, healthcare professionals, and academic institutions to advance scientific and medical knowledge.
- Communicate clinical and scientific data to KOLs and healthcare professionals through presentations, educational programs, and scientific discussions.
- Provide scientific support for medical congresses, advisory boards and other relevant scientific engagements to enhance the visibility of the client within the scientific and medical communities.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with medical affairs, clinical development, marketing and other teams to support the development and execution of medical strategies and tactics.
Required Education, Experience and Skills:
- Doctoral degree in scientific or medical discipline
- 8 years experience as an MSL or in a similar role within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
- Strong understanding of clinical research methodologies and drug development processes.
- Knowledge and experience within the oncology therapeutic area
- Proven ability to analyze and synthesize scientific information effectively.
- Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex scientific data to diverse audiences.
- Strong networking skills with proven ability to successfully build and maintain relationships with KOLs and healthcare professionals.
- Self-directed and able to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Willingness to travel up to 60% of time
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
- Preferred experience in lung and gastrointestinal cancers.
- Experience with both early and late stage clinical assets as well as approved therapies
TSP Talent Solutions and our customers are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)
