Medical Science Liaison Professional

1. Exchange and dissemination of scientific, educational, and research related information: The MSL plans, partners and engages with TLs as a subject matter expert and colleague both proactively and reactively via various innovative TL engagements tactics and formats to provide dissemination, clarification and education of scientific data, study protocols, meeting abstracts, and professional literature (Both proactive discussions on-label, and reactive discussions for unsolicited off-label questions in alignment with local regulations).

2. TL Identification / profiling / segmentation and strategy and engagement planning: In alignment with medical strategy as stipulated in the integrated brand plan, the MSL contributes to internal understanding of specific TL interests, expertise and impact in the medical community at large.

3. Customer Relationship Management through Medical information: Provide timely and value-added responses to medical queries from medical profession, patient groups, government authorities and field force to strengthen relationship with these stakeholders

4. Participation at / networking in Congresses and Conventions: The MSL uses congresses and conventions to network with TLs, establish new contacts, and gather competitive intelligence.

5. Coordination of Scientific Education Activities and Advisory Boards: The MSL plans and organizes scientific training, education events / sessions and advisory boards with TLs within their specific therapeutic area.

6. Preparing reports and tracking activities: The MSL submits timely reports of field interactions and events, as well as tracks activities against agreed upon PMP objectives and country medical activity plan.

7. Collecting Investigator Initiated Research (IIR) ideas and facilitating IIR set-up: The MSL acts as a point of contact for investigators, facilitating the interface with investigators and appropriate BHC personnel responsible for approval, and communication of study progress and completion

8. Interactions with Medical Societies: The MSL answers medical / scientific queries of Medical Societies with regards to BHC products.

9. Customer Relationship Management through Medical information: Provide timely and value added responses to medical queries from medical profession, patient groups, government authorities and field force to strengthen relationship with these stakeholders.

Secondary Activities

1. Market Access: The MSL provides assistance to Medical Advisors and Market Access and supports presentations of new information to hospital formularies and reimbursement decisions makers as required.

2. Internal scientific support: The MSL serves as internal scientific expert by selective support to training activities in addition to answering scientific / medical queries by the Sales Representatives (in conjunction with / as a supporting element to Medical Advisors)

3. Clinical Research Support: The MSL provides additional support (as required) to support local clinical operations personnel / Medical Advisors with respect to strategic feasibility in company sponsored clinical development studies as well as facilitation of medical affairs interventional and observation studies.

4. External scientific support, training and education: MSL provides additional external scientific support, training & education not covered by other primary activities

5. Value added to the success of the company - what are the main objectives of the function?

The MSL, through advanced technical competence and refined interpersonal skills, establishes and grows Bayer s image of scientific excellence and integrity with TLs, institutions and societies in those areas of interest to Bayer by establishing strong, long term, strategic relationships with TLs and professional organizations. The MSL is able to contribute scientifically and implement national, regional and local educational programs, as well as develop publication opportunities. As a conduit for researchers, investigators and TLs, the MSL provides the avenue of most efficient access to all internal departments such as medical affairs, clinical operations, market access and marketing. The MSL is responsible for ensuring primary and secondary objectives within their territory are aligned with medical affairs strategy stipulated in the annual integrated brand plan.
MSL can address several issues with external customers such as those related to technical aspects of Bayer products, disease state management, Pharmacoeconomics, research and publication endeavors and unsolicited off-label product related questions from healthcare providers and researchers.

6. Work relations (List the most important work relationships with internal and external partners/
customers)

TLs, HCPs, Medical Societies, Payers, Formulary Committees, Medical Advisors, Clinical Operations, Market Access, Sales and Marketing, Legal, Regulatory and Compliance, etc.

WHO YOU ARE:
Qualifications (Education, skills, experiences and personal characteristics necessary for success in this position)

Bachelor s degree in natural sciences, pharmacology or medicine. Advanced degree in science-related field- MD
2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry as an MSL preferred or experience in drug information, clinical research and development, or other clinically relevant activities.
Basic knowledge of therapeutic area products
Participated in a project from inception to conclusion
Understanding of clinical trial design and rationale
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to build productive work-relationships both internally and externally
Ability to work independently and a demonstrated self-starter
Basic problem-solving skills
Excellent presentation and written and verbal communication skills
Good organization skills with thorough attention to detail ensuring timely follow-through and closure with Thought Leaders and fellow MSL
Strives to impact individuals and organizations
Exhibits interpersonal awareness
Demonstrated business acumen
Strong statistical skills and ability to extract insights from data preferred
Academic / scientific writing experience either through educational background and / or job experienc