Medical Science Liaison

Job Summary (Primary function)

Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) are a team of field-based, highly trained professionals with strong clinical and/or scientific backgrounds and excellent communication skills. They represent the Medical Affairs organization to the broad medical/scientific community.

Essential Functions of the Job (Key responsibilities)
- Develop and track thought leader (experts) engagement plans - identify, develop, and maintain long-term collaborative relationship with experts within assigned territory. Participate in medical & scientific exchanges with the medical/scientific community.
- Respond to and document unsolicited requests for information on company products and pipeline. Provide clinical/scientific information, as requested, to local payers and formulary decision makers to ensure patient access and support reimbursement.
- Contact person on company sponsored a trials and on investigator sponsored trials (ISTs).. Participate to the preparation of company’s studies in centers. Train CRAs when studies are supported by CROs. Provide frequent updates on investigative site support by updating medical/clinical teams with feedback and insights from interactions and discussions with KOLs and investigators. Facilitate investigator interactions with Medical Directors.
- Upon request, provide medical/scientific documents/presentations to internal and external groups. Provide clinical/scientific input, training and assessments to internal functions within regulatory guidelines.
- Can contribute to PV activities in collaboration with the Pharmaceutical Affairs Department and the French Pharmacovigilance Responsible.
- Contribute to the organization of national Advisory Boards and investigators meeting in accordance with the medical plan, assisting in developing content, presenting scientific/medical data and participating in discussions with possible minutes.
- Represent the company at medical meetings through Medical Affairs’ Scientific Booth coverage and other related activities.
- Adhere to corporate SOPs and ensure vigilant compliance with relevant legal and regulatory guidelines governing scientific interactions with physicians and healthcare professionals across all activities, including those related to clinical trials, scientific interactions with internal and external groups, and responses to unsolicited requests for medical/scientific information.
- Coordinate with KAMs of the geographical area for the preparation and monitoring of action plans.
- Organize local scientific meetings (ESNP, “non promotional scientific event”) in coordination with the KAM of the geographic area and with the administrative and operational support of the Office Coordinator.
- Monitor the budget of the geographical area projects (contract and invoices).
- Report his/her activity in the dedicated IT tool.
- Contribute to guarantee the respect of the quality commitment of Incyte Biosciences France.
- Maintain clinical, scientific, and technical expertise in relevant product and disease state areas.
- Lead and/or participate on department committees as delegated by the Head of Medical Affairs.
- Share best practice experiences with fellow MSLs.
- Embrace and demonstrate the Incyte.

Qualifications (Minimal acceptable level of education, work experience, and competency)
- An advanced clinical degree required (e.g. PharmD, PhD, or MD - other doctoral degrees may be considered).
- Clinical/research experience in the area of hematology and/or oncology strongly preferred.
- Previous pharmaceutical/MSL experience preferred.
- Flexibility, diplomacy, and ability to manage expectations.
- Problem solving and entrepreneurial skills.
- Ability to travel frequently with overnight stays (e.g. KOL visits, internal Incyte meetings, medical meetings and congresses, and training meetings).

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.

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