Associate Director or Director, Medical Science Liaison, Oncology - Central region / Field-based

Eisai$206K — $271K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred, with 10+ years in relevant experience.
  • Experience in the Life Sciences industry is preferred, specifically in pharma/biotech.
  • Advanced degree in sciences or equivalent education and experience is acceptable.
  • Direct management experience in field-based medical teams is preferred.
  • Thorough understanding of FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and PhRMA guidelines is essential.
  • Demonstrated success in prior roles with quantifiable outcomes is needed.
  • Oncology experience is highly favored.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the MSLs in the designated region.
  • Develop and mentor individual MSL talent through goal setting, coaching, and performance assessments.
  • Provide scientific leadership in assigned therapeutic area by collaborating with medical colleagues.
  • Collaborate rigorously with cross-functional teams and alliance leadership to ensure strategic alignment.
  • Support other managers with leadership development and performance management of their MSLs.
  • Establish clear targets for MSL teams and drive accountability within the organization.

Benefits

  • Participation in the Annual Incentive Plan and Long-Term Incentive Plan.
  • Eligibility for various employee benefit programs offered by the company.
  • Access to mentoring and training activities for professional growth.
Full Job Description
The Associate Director / Director, MSLs is responsible for the leadership, direction and management of MSLs in the region and works collaboratively with the Medical Affairs Senior management with strategic and tactical planning, working collaboratively with Medical Affairs and Clinical Development teams for support of clinical studies across the product portfolio. Works closely with his/her direct reports in the field, Medical Directors and at times with external customers to gain an understanding of the scientific landscape and to communicate the information to key internal stakeholders. Provides all direct reports with an individualized view of their development plans and ongoing performance. Assists other managers (Associate Directors) with leadership competency criteria including performance management assessments of their MSLs and recommendations of promotions Creates a culture of accountability by personally delivering on work commitments, holding others accountable for their performance and by taking, timely, decisive and constructive actions to address individual MSL performance problems and issues Responsibilities: • Provide leadership, direction and management of the MSLs within their region. • Develop individual talent within the MSL team including goal setting, providing oversight of activities, coaching, performance assessment, development, and engagement. • Provide field-level scientific leadership in assigned therapeutic area(s) working collaboratively with home office medical colleagues. • Collaborate effectively and compliantly with cross-functional and alliance leadership. • Assist other managers (Associate Directors) with leadership competency criteria including performance management assessments of their MSLs and recommendations for promotions. • Ensure targets are clearly defined within teams, important information is cascaded well and accountability is driven in the organization. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and 10+ years of relevant experience. Experience in Life Sciences industry preferred. • Advanced degree in sciences or related field with substantial experience in the pharma/biotech industry. • OR a combination of equivalent education and experience. • Experience managing field-based medical teams directly in a supervisory/leadership capacity preferred. • Practical understanding of the FDA, OIG, HIPPA, PhRMA, and other international regulatory/ethical guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry. • Proven performance in earlier role. • Oncology experience preferred • Travel required for conferences, congresses, team meetings, mentoring/training activities and KOL/HCP interactions as needed. The salary range for Associate Director, MSL is $206,600 - $271,215 The salary range fir Director, MSL is $224,600 - $294,735 Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and 10+ years of relevant experience. Experience in Life Sciences industry preferred. As a condition of employment and an essential function of this field-based position, applicants must be able to engage in person with HCPs and other third parties at their offices, institutions and other appropriate locations on a regular basis. In order to gain in-person access, applicants selected for the position may be required to complete third parties' credentialing and/or entry requirements, which often include an attestation to and/or providing proof of having received certain vaccinations. To the extent you are unable to meet certain requirements for qualifying medical (including pregnancy-related) or religious reasons, applicants must request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the Human Resources Department.Skills:Communication & Cross-functional Influence, Critical Thinking & Agility, Healthcare Environment Dynamics, KOL/ HCP Engagement, Medical Data and Insights, People Development, Resource Planning & Management, Territory Management (MSL) Eisai Salary Transparency Language: The annual base salary range for the Associate Director or Director, Medical Science Liaison, Oncology - Central region / Field-based is from :$206,600-$271,200 Under current guidelines, this position is eligible to participate in : Eisai Inc. Annual Incentive Plan & Eisai Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan. Final pay determinations will depend on various factors including but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, and skills. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. For additional information on Company employee benefits programs, visit https://careers.eisai.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits. Certain other benefits may be available for this position, please discuss any questions with your recruiter.

About Eisai

Eisai Co., Ltd. is a Japanese pharmaceutical company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It has some 10,000 employees, among them about 1,500 in research. Eisai is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and is a member of the Topix 100 and Nikkei 225 stock indices.
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