Medical Science Liaison, Oncology (North East/East Midlands)

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We are now hiring an experienced Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join our Solid Tumours team. The MSL is a field based, non-promotional medical and scientific role. The key objective, is to build partnerships with external Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) such as clinical investigators, disease area experts, decision makers, so as to communicate evidence based critical scientific, medical, technical and developmental issues. Within this role, the associate will work with HCPs utilising scientific exchange to improve patient care solutions, based upon sound scientific, medical and pharmaceutical evidence. All exchanges must be scientifically up to date, balanced and of a non-promotional nature. This role will cover the North East/East Midlands regions of the UK including Leeds, Sheffield, Hull, Newcastle or Tees. Candidates must be based within the regions covered to be eligible for consideration.

Your responsibilities:
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain long-term professional relationships with investigators, medical specialists and healthcare professionals. Utilises superior therapy area and product knowledge to engage with HCPs through non-promotional evidence based scientific dialogue and presentations. Discuss scientific research concepts and ideas with investigators.
• Collaborate with Novartis colleagues to actively support meetings by collecting and interpreting insights competitive intelligence /presentations/ results. Close cross-functional working with office medical colleagues and Sales and Marketing. (May deliver training on TA and molecule to head office and field teams).
• Provide medical support as part of a cross functional team to relevant clinical development studies, including: Feasibility and quality research site recommendations; TA/product training for site staff; medical educational activities to support patient recruitment; strategic support for priority trials; dissemination of study results.
• Medical support to Brand Franchise team including Identification of HCPs; Advisory boards.
• Acts as a field-based reference point for non-promotional scientific and clinical expertise to field force.
• Identify and track potential research opportunities aligned with Novartis molecule development objectives through facilitating IITs and MTA research.
• Implement and/or support scientific projects according to corporate global strategies, including registries, epidemiology projects, preclinical or translational research.
• Ensure that prevailing legislation, GCP, Ethical Committee, and SOP and local WP requirements, and ABPI Code of Practice requirements are fulfilled.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Bachelors’ or Masters’ degree or equivalent in a relevant degree field (Medical, Pharmacy, Medical Science, Scientific Affairs).
• Previous experience as an MSL and / or therapeutic area experience within Oncology. Specific experience with Breast Cancer would be beneficial.
• The ability to understand, process, communicate and present scientific information to a high standard.
• External customer focus with strong networking capabilities and integration with KOLs. Excellent influencing, networking, presentation and communication skills and a proven track record of team cross functional team working.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt priorities according to business and strategic needs.
• The highest ethical standards, with a working knowledge of relevant clinical regulations and industry standards including Good Clinical Research Practice, and ABPI Code of Practice

You’ll receive:

Competitive salary, Annual bonus, Pension scheme, Share scheme, Health insurance, 25 days annual leave, Flexible working arrangements, subsidized dining facilities, Employee recognition scheme, learning and development opportunities.

Why consider Novartis?
769 million. That’s how many lives our products touched in 2020. And while we’re proud of that fact, in this world of digital and technological transformation, we must also ask ourselves this: how can we continue to improve and extend even more people’s lives?

We believe the answers are found when curious, courageous and collaborative people like you are brought together in an inspiring environment. Where you’re given opportunities to explore the power of digital and data. Where you’re empowered to risk failure by taking smart risks, and where you’re surrounded by people who share your determination to tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges.

Imagine what you could do at Novartis!
For the Eighth consecutive year, Novartis been certified a ‘Top Employer’ in the UK (2014-2021)!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Novartis embraces diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration, and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

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REGION EUROPE PHARMA

United Kingdom

North East Region

Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Lt

Research & Development

Full Time

Regular

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