Medical Science Liaison; MSL Onc Prostate Radioligand Therapies South Texas Remote

Role Summary

Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for Oncologic Prostate Radioligand Therapies in South Texas. This field-based, customer-facing, non-promotional medical and scientific role focuses on advancing clinical practice to improve patient outcomes within the assigned territory. The MSL engages Healthcare Providers and medical experts, develops the territory, and executes activities in alignment with the medical strategy and Novartis compliance policies. The territory covers South Texas;

the preferred residence is the greater Houston area, and candidates must live within 50 miles of the territory boundary; relocation is not offered.

• The MSL will leverage scientific expertise and market knowledge to establish and build professional relationships and engage with HCPs (including community physicians, pharmacists, medical experts, nurses, and other healthcare professionals) and other thought leaders in the geographic area as aligned with medical strategy.
• The primary responsibility of the MSL is to engage with customers. Customer engagements may include: emerging data discussions, clinical trial activities, uncovering barriers in the patient journey, understanding market dynamics within the territory, exploring areas of unmet medical need, pipeline discussions, educating on disease state and product, capturing adverse events, and capturing medical insights through all stages of the product lifecycle.
• Demonstrate strategic territory vision and ensure appropriate territory identification, mapping, and planning of Medical Engagements (MEs) and Key Accounts as aligned to medical strategy in collaboration with internal Novartis colleagues. This includes:
• identification of key stakeholders with influence on the patient journey and in the disease space throughout the product development lifecycle to establish strategies for education, engagement, and partnership
• identification of opportunities for partnership with academic centers, centers of excellence, and/or systems of care to drive impact within the assigned territory
• identification of opportunities to involve HCPs or MEs when a specific medical need is identified (e.g., publications, clinical trial participation, etc.)
• identification of opportunities for internal collaboration with other Novartis stakeholders to drive forward therapeutic area, clinical, or product goals as appropriate
• Provide clinical trial support for company-sponsored trials, facilitating relevant medical activities and working cross-functionally with Medical Affairs and Clinical Operations colleagues.
• Regularly and effectively collaborates with internal colleagues (HEOR, access, marketing, commercial, sales) within the assigned therapeutic area and territory to advance clinical practice while maintaining customer centricity and a One Novartis approach in accordance with compliance standards.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of the assigned therapeutic area and Novartis compounds to serve as a medical resource to customers and internal colleagues (in accordance with Working Practice Documents).
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of internal policies and external regulations (e.g., field medical Working Practice Document, travel policy, expense policy, state and local laws, institutional policies) and how they affect day-to-day responsibilities.
• Execute all administrative responsibilities and training (e.g., Veeva CRM, voicemail, e-mail, expense reports, compliance modules) in a timely manner, including profiling of core customers and ensuring up-to-date information in the CRM.
• Champion emerging responsibilities as strategic priorities and territory needs evolve.
• Proactively drive personal and professional development.

• Manager level:
  • Education:
    
    Graduate degree in science or healthcare required; doctoral degree preferred (MD, PhD or Pharm
    
    D).
  • Experience:
    
    0-3 years in a Field Medical position within the pharmaceutical industry or as an MSL is required, OR 3-5 years of relevant medical affairs, clinical research, or related experience preferred. Previous experience in the assigned or related therapeutic area is preferred.
  • Strong clinical knowledge including pharmacotherapy, treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, medical expert engagement strategies, and FDA promotional guidelines, regulations, and ethical guidelines applied to the pharmaceutical industry is required.
• Associate Director level:
  • Education:
    
    Graduate degree in science or healthcare required; doctoral degree preferred (MD, PhD or Pharm
    
    D).
  • Experience:
    
    Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Field Medical-based position within the pharmaceutical industry or as an MSL is preferred, OR 5-7 years of relevant medical affairs, clinical research, or related experience in a scientific or clinical setting required. Previous experience in the assigned or related therapeutic area is preferred.
  • Strong clinical knowledge including pharmacotherapy, treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, medical expert engagement strategies, and FDA…