Associate Director / Director, Medical Science Liaison - Oncology, (Central Region)

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 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 issues.

Essential Functions

• Ensure operational excellence of the MSL team, including corporate aligned objective / tactics, cross-functional medical support, and interactions with key opinion leaders.
• Provide leadership for the MSL function by participating on cross functional teams leading to strategic planning and working collaboratively with Commercial colleagues including, Sales and Marketing as well as Medical Affairs.
• Developing individual talent within the MSL region, including training, career evaluation, coaching, mentoring, performance management and talent review.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and other ethical guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry, and to ensure compliance with Eisai policies & procedures and standard operating procedures.
• Manage MSL activities related to presenting medical and scientific information to external customers, including but not limited to, medical thought leaders, academic institutions and managed care organizations.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing hiring, and on-boarding new MSLs.
• Travel (up to approx. 50%), locally across the US when required and including international travel.

Requirements

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. To the extent you are unable to meet certain requirements for qualifying medical (including pregnancy-related) or religious reasons, applicants must request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the Human Resources Department.Skills : Communication & Cross-functional Influence, Critical Thinking & Agility, Healthcare Environment Dynamics, KOL / HCP Engagement, Medical Data and Insights, People Development, Resource Planning & Management, Territory Management (MSL)

Eisai Salary Transparency Language :

The base salary range for the Associate Director / Director, Medical Science Liaison - Oncology, (Central Region) is from : 198,900-261,000

Under current guidelines, this position is eligible to participate in : Eisai Inc. Annual Incentive Plan & Eisai Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan.

Final pay determinations will depend on various factors including but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, and skills.

Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. For additional information on Company employee benefits programs, visit https : / / us.eisai.com / careers-at-eisai / benefits .

Certain other benefits may be available for this position, please discuss any questions with your recruiter.

Eisai is an equal opportunity employer and as such, is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. Similarly, considering the need for reasonable accommodations, Eisai prohibits discrimination against persons because of disability, including disabled veterans.

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