Medical Science Liaison, Oncology, North East England

Novartis are now 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, 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. The role could be a Senior MSL depending on the experience of the successful candidate.

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 covered to be eligible for consideration. Unfortunately we are not able to offer visa support or relocation for this role.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain long-term professional relationships with investigators, medical/specialists and healthcare professionals. Utilizes 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/results. Close cross-functional working with office medical colleagues and Sales and Marketing. (May deliver training on TA 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.
• Acts 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, and 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 the ideal profile. Other commercial or medical customer facing pharmaceutical industry experience may be considered.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant degree 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 team 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.

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.

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.

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