Medical Science Liaison (MSL) GU Oncology

Astellas Pharma • San Francisco, CA

5d • Remote

About The Position

Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. They provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health, pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need. The purpose of this role is to identify and evaluate Key External Experts (KEEs) and future medical stakeholders aligned with meeting scientific objectives in alignment with the medical strategy. The MSL will serve as a trusted advisor for scientific exchange throughout the product life cycle, responsible for gathering data from the field that generates medical insights, and delivering medical/scientific learning solutions to internal stakeholders. The role also involves effective collaboration with internal stakeholders, within and outside of Medical Affairs, and executing and supporting the development of tactical field plans for engagement with the medical/scientific community for a product.

Requirements

• Doctorate Degree in Health-Related Sciences: i.e.: MD, PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO.
• Oncology experience

Nice To Haves

• Previous MSL experience

Responsibilities

• Support Director MSL Team Lead in deployment of tactical field plans for engagement with the medical/scientific community and management of overall Astellas business objectives.
• Serve as a coach, mentor, and a role-model for MSLs.
• Engage in scientific exchange in which knowledge about product(s), disease(s) and therapeutic areas is shared to ensure safe and effective use of Astellas products.
• Engage in discussions regarding evolving trends in disease state management, trends in therapy.
• Engage external stakeholders in one-on-one interactions and group settings, demonstrating an excellent scientific and clinical knowledge as well as an understanding of stakeholder needs.
• Maintain medical and scientific knowledge and staying current to enable peer-to-peer scientific exchange.
• Demonstrates high level of proficiency in interpersonal skills to engage effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Expert on local health care environment and health care dynamics.
• Support Medical Education activities.
• Actively seek future stakeholders (KEEs, Nurses, Pharmacists etc.) in alignment with local health care system.
• Support evidence generation activities in order to identify and address data gaps within the medical strategy.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year-end shut down
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Company paid life insurance
• Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions
• Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
• Company fleet vehicle for eligible positions
• Referral bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees