Medical Science Liaison, Oncology, North East England

Novartis are hiring for a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join our Solid Tumours Oncology team covering the North East of England. The MSL is a field-based, non-promotional medical and scientific role. The key objective is to build partnerships with external Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) such as clinical investigators, disease area experts, and decision makers, to communicate evidence-based critical scientific, medical, technical and developmental issues. The role involves working with HCPs using scientific exchange to improve patient care solutions, based on sound scientific, medical and pharmaceutical evidence. All exchanges must be scientifically up to date, balanced and non-promotional. The role could be a Senior MSL depending on experience.

Location: This is a field-based role covering hospitals in the North East of England from Sheffield up to the Scottish Borders. Candidates must be based within this region to be eligible for consideration. Unfortunately we are not able to offer visa support or relocation for this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain long-term professional relationships with investigators, medical specialists and healthcare professionals.
• Utilize superior therapy area and product knowledge to engage with HCPs through non-promotional, evidence-based scientific dialogue and presentations.
• Discuss scientific research concepts and ideas with investigators.
• Collaborate with Novartis colleagues to actively support meetings by collecting and interpreting insights, competitive intelligence, presentations and results.
• Cross-functional collaboration with office medical colleagues and Sales and Marketing.
• May deliver training on therapeutic area and molecule to head office and field teams.
• Provide medical support as part of a cross-functional team to relevant clinical development studies, including feasibility and quality research site recommendations; TA/product training for site staff; medical educational activities to support patient recruitment; strategic support for priority trials; dissemination of study results.
• Medical support to Brand Franchise team including identification of HCPs; advisory boards.
• Act as a field-based reference point for non-promotional scientific and clinical expertise to field force.
• Identify and track potential research opportunities aligned with Novartis molecule development objectives through facilitating IITs and MTA research.
• Implement and/or support scientific projects according to corporate global strategies, including registries, epidemiology projects, preclinical or translational research.
• Ensure that prevailing legislation, GCP, Ethical Committee, SOP and local WP requirements, and ABPI Code of Practice requirements are fulfilled.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Previous experience in a Pharma company as an MSL is ideal. Other commercial or medical customer-facing pharmaceutical industry experience may be considered.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field (Medical, Pharmacy, Medical Science, Scientific Affairs).
• Ideally candidates will have existing networks and relationships in the hospitals in the North East region.
• Oncology experience would be a distinct advantage.
• The ability to understand, process, communicate and present scientific information to a high standard.
• External customer focus with strong networking capabilities and integration with KOLs.
• Excellent influencing, problem solving, networking, presentation and communication skills and a proven track record of cross-functional teamwork.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt priorities according to business and strategic needs.
• The highest ethical standards, with working knowledge of clinical regulations and industry standards including Good Clinical Practice and ABPI Code of Practice.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Why Novartis?

Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us!

You’ll receive:

• Competitive salary
• Company car
• Annual bonus
• Pension scheme
• Share purchase scheme
• Health insurance
• 25 days annual leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee recognition scheme
• Learning and development opportunities

Skills Desired

• Biostatistics
• Clinical Practices
• Clinical Research
• Clinical Study Reports
• Curious Mindset
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software
• Disease Management
• Drug Development
• Education
• Epidemiology
• IT Tools
• Medical Information
• Medical Research
• Medical Writing
• Phase IV Clinical Trial
• Product Placement
• Scientific Support