Ville : Toronto|Ottawa|Kingston

Catégorie : Professional

Industrie : Pharmaceuticals

Employeur : Bayer

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Medical Science Liaison, Cardiorenal- Ontario East & Atlantic 

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) acts as a primary (but not exclusive) point of contact (PPOC) between Bayer and Thought Leaders (TLs) and acts as the scientific expert between Bayer and the medical community to facilitate education and evidence generation.  

The MSL shall act as a scientific expert and liaison between Bayer and the medical community through the dissemination and education of scientific data and material (including but limited to clinical research, real world evidence and health economic outcomes research). The MSL establishes long-term scientific and strategic relationships with Thought Leaders (TLs) (key, influential health care professionals/ scientists/ stakeholders who are involved in research activities, academic education, clinical guidelines and/or act as experts for reimbursement bodies) as well as with related major medical associations and academic centres. The MSL facilitates TL involvement in international, national, and regional initiatives, including advisory boards, learning programs, Continuing Medical Education (CME), research and publications. The MSL also serves as an important cross-functional internal partner to Bayer by sharing relevant information/ insights from TLs, developing and delivering product and therapeutic area training, and contributing strategic input to market access and research activities.

This is a 14-month Contract,  field-based position to cover the Ontario East & Atlantic territories..

  What you will do:

• Exchange and dissemination of scientific educational, and research related information: As the PPOC for assigned TLs, the MSL plans, partners and engages with TLs as a subject matter expert both proactively and reactively via various innovative, omnichannel TL engagement formats (aligned to customer preferences) to disseminate, clarify and educate on scientific data, study protocols, conference abstracts, publications and clinical guidelines.  The MSL also collaborates with other field roles (ex. commercial field roles, market access, etc) to ensure the scientific needs of all stakeholders are addressed, as needed. (Both proactive discussions on-label, and reactive discussions for unsolicited off-label questions in alignment with local regulations)
• Act as primary point of contact (PPOC) for key TLs, responsible for fostering strong partnerships and play the role of ‘trusted advisor’ and ‘conductor’ to shape and synergize to reach win-win outcomes.
• TL identification, profiling, segmentation and engagement planning: Responsible for executing medical strategy by translating the local medical plan into implementable TL engagement plans in collaboration with cross-functional team and identify synergies with interests of Bayer and the medical community.
• Responsible for generating TL insights on current clinical practice, beliefs and unmet medical needs, document and communicate them to cross-functional partners to inform agile planning cycles
• Responsible for keeping abreast with latest scientific research on therapeutic area and developing strong understanding of Bayer’s market strategies and the healthcare landscape (including healthcare systems, competition, regulations, etc) so as to anticipate internal and external stakeholder needs and shape plans accordingly
• Coordinate and organize scientific learning activities within the therapeutic area, working with TLs and other Bayer partners, as needed
• Organize and lead regional consultant meetings related to current and evolving clinical practice, ongoing research, pipeline assets and future indications to gather insights and shape go-to-market strategies.
• Collecting Investigator Initiated Research (IIR) ideas and facilitating IIR set-up: The MSL acts as the PPOC for investigators, facilitating the interface with investigators and appropriate Bayer personnel responsible for approval, and communication of study progress and completion
• Responsible for supporting medical operations and site management for non-interventional and interventional trials with feasibility, initiation visits and recruitment/ data collection
• Responsible for training related to disease state, Bayer product and competitor products for internal cross-functional partners within a region/territory and presenting to external stakeholders for market access, medical/clinical operations or commercial activities, as needed
• Responsible for documenting medical information (MI) queries in alignment with MI handling procedures.

Who you are: 

• Bachelor’s degree. Advanced degree in science-related field eg. MD, PharmD, PhD preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry in a customer facing medical affairs role or experience in drug information, clinical research and development, or other clinical relevant activities.
• Demonstrated learning agility and transferable skills to cover different therapeutic areas, as needed
• 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
• 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 cross-functional partners
• Has experience learning and using digital technology to develop communications, brand / TA campaigns and/or conduct analysis of medical data and generate insights
• Demonstrated business acumen
• Embraces a mindset of Dynamic Shared Ownership, including focus on outcomes, collaboration, shared accountability, solution orientation, customer centricity.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and rewards package
• Collaborative, diverse and inclusive culture
• Career development and global opportunities
• Work-life flexibility programs such as flex hours, employee discounts, volunteer days, wellness, and other employee offerings

Bayer is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of Inclusion and Diversity. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences and believe that our people are our most valuable asset. The collective sum of individual life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities that our employees invest in their work represents our culture, reputation, and Bayer’s values and purpose.

Learn more about our values and purpose at: https://www.bayer.com/en/ca/canada-our-purpose-values

All referral candidates must first be submitted via our internal referral system by a current Bayer employee in order to participate in the referral program. Once a Bayer employee has successfully referred you in our system, you will receive an automated email with instructions on how to complete your application.

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Application Deadline: December 4, 2024

Bayer welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Candidates participating in our selection process requiring accommodation due to a disability or medical need are encouraged to notify the Bayer representative that they will be meeting with to ensure appropriate arrangements can be made.

Location:

Toronto|Ottawa|Kingston  

Division:

Pharmaceuticals 

Reference Code:

833940