Executive, V&I China, Medical Science Liaison

Job Description

• The MSL is a field-based medical professional whose primary responsibility is to engage in non-promotional peer-to-peer communication & provide medical/scientific information to SLs and KDMs based on cutting-edge scientific exchange and services oriented towards the stakeholder’s professional interests & needs.
• Medical Scientific Liaisons are scientifically trained and credentialed therapeutic area, disease, and product experts who engage in non-promotional scientific exchange with SLs or KDMs (Scientific Leaders or Key Decision Makers). MSLs develop and execute on regional action plans aligned with local and global company policies, local rules & regulations, and products’ Value & Implementation Plan (V&I Plan).
• The MSL is responsible for ensuring that he/she is fully versed in the therapeutic area and up-to-date on all major studies, both ongoing and completed. MSL need to provide the most balanced data to SLs, KDMS and the healthcare community to improve patients’ outcomes.

• Develops professional relationships and engages with national and/or regional SLs to ensure access to medical and scientific information on areas of therapeutic interest and Company products
• Conducts peer-to-peer scientific discussions and maintains a reliable presence with those SLs to ensure they have a medical contact within the Company
• Addresses scientific questions and directs SL inquiries on issues outside of MSL scope (e.g., grants) to appropriate Company resources consistent with applicable policies
• Maintains current knowledge and comprehension of dynamic scientific and clinical environment in the Company's Areas of Interest (AOI)

• Upon request from Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO),
  • Identifies barriers to patient enrollment and retention efforts to achieve study milestones, recommends study sites, and identifies potential investigators to participate in phase II-IV clinical development programs
  • Addresses questions from investigators and provides information regarding participation in Company-sponsored clinical studies
• Upon request from Scientific Affairs,
  • Enhances the comprehension of the scientific foundations and goals of investigator-sponsored research
  • Identifies barriers to patient enrollment and retention efforts to achieve study milestones
  • Initiates discussions with SLs and/or potential investigators that include scientific/data exchange within our AOI to determine the alignment with our research strategies, studies concepts, scientific merit, and qualifications for a specific compound or trial

• Engages in scientific and medical meetings through pre-congress preparation
• Facilitates scientific and data exchange for both Company and competitor data and collects meaningful insights
• Staffs congress exhibit booth as applicable

• Gathers feedback, data, or information during routine activities that can help the Company better comprehend medical or scientific needs, priorities, or concerns of healthcare practitioners and/or patients

·        Serves as a regional medical expert and provides scientific and medical support to cross-functional teams in alignment with medical strategy, applicable policies, and compliance requirements

·        Develops and delivers scientific and medical training for relevant internal stakeholders to enhance disease-area, vaccine, and product knowledge

·        Provides medical support for internal and external meetings, including pre-meeting preparation, speaker management, on-site support, and post-meeting follow-up

·        Supports adverse event (AE) handling in accordance with Company pharmacovigilance procedures

·        Shares regional insights and scientific updates with relevant internal stakeholders to support medical planning and execution

• Demonstrates eagerness to contribute to an environment of belonging, inclusion, equity, and empowerment
• Leads by example and serves as a role model for creating, leading and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce

• Master’s degree or above in Public Health, Clinical Medicine, Immunology, Pharmacy or related fields.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in vaccine-related Medical Science Liaison, Medical Affairs, clinical department, or public health.
• Solid knowledge of vaccine science and clinical research background; familiarity with vaccine development and related regulations is preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to build trust with healthcare professionals at various levels.
• Strong multitasking and stress management abilities; proactive and team-oriented work style.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time and work under pressure.
• Fluent English, fluent office software technology.
• Be able to travel

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