Medical Science Liaison - Oncology (RLT) - North London & Cambridge

Overview

Radioligand therapy (RLT) is precision medicine designed to find and treat cancer throughout the body. At Novartis we are making the promise of next-generation medicines a reality today by leading the development of radioligand therapies (RLTs), a novel approach to cancer care in prostate and neuroendocrine tumors. We are now hiring for a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join our Solid Tumours RLT team. 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, decision makers, so as to communicate evidence-based critical scientific, medical, technical and developmental issues. Within this role, the associate will work with HCPs utilizing scientific exchange to improve patient care solutions, based upon sound scientific, medical and pharmaceutical evidence. All exchanges must be scientifically up to date, balanced and of a non-promotional nature.

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. Foster 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 the 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\’s or Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field (Medical, Pharmacy, Medical Science, Scientific Affairs).
• Previous experience as a Hospital Pharmacist or within a Pharma company in a role with transferable skills (Oncology experience would be an 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 team working.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt priorities according to business and strategic needs.
• The highest ethical standards, with a working knowledge of relevant clinical regulations and industry standards including Good Clinical Research Practice and ABPI Code of Practice.

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