Associate Director or Director, Medical Science Liaison, Oncology - Central region / Field-based
Arkansas, Little RockAll locationsArkansas, Little RockUS Field BasedGeorgia, AtlantaMississippi, JacksonTennessee, MemphisTennessee, KnoxvilleSouth Carolina, CharlestonTennessee, NashvilleAlabama, MobileAlabama, BirminghamFlorida, TampaFlorida, MiamiFlorida, OrlandoFlorida, Jacksonville On-site
$206,600–$271,215 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
At Eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and caregivers is Eisai’s human health care (hhc) mission. We’re a growing pharmaceutical company that is breaking through in neurology and oncology, with a strong emphasis on research and development. Our history includes the development of many innovative medicines, notably the discovery of the world's most widely-used treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. As we continue to expand, we are seeking highly-motivated individuals who want to work in a fast-paced environment and make a difference. If this is your profile, we want to hear from you. 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 issuesThe Associate Director or Director, MSL, Oncology will have the following responsibilities: Under current guidelines, this position is eligible to participate in : Eisai Inc. Annual Incentive Plan & Eisai Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan.
What you'll bring
- Advanced scientific terminal degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) with 8+ years of experience in the pharma/ biotech industry.
- Previous experience managing field-based medical teams.
- Proven performance in earlier role
- Practical understanding of the FDA, OIG, HIPPA, PhRMA, and other international regulatory/ethical guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.
- Travel required for conferences, congresses, team meetings, mentoring/training activities and KOL/HCP interactions as needed.
- 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.
- Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience managing field-based medical teams directly in a supervisory/leadership capacity preferred.
- Oncology experience preferred
- Experience in Life Sciences industry preferred.
- Master's preferred