Medical Science Liaison (MSL) / Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr. MSL), Oncology - CO, KS and MO

Eisai • Nutley, NJ

2d • $165,300 - $216,900 • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) / Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr. MSL) is a field-facing representative of Eisai US Medical Affairs. The role primarily involves exchanging scientific data and medical or scientific information with healthcare providers, researchers, professional organization leaders, and population-based decision-makers. The MSL/Sr. MSL develops an understanding of customer needs and priorities, shares insights from the field about research and treatment developments, and contributes to Eisai’s strategic thinking and human health care mission. The position also includes leadership through teaching, coaching, and mentoring less experienced MSLs and taking responsibility for special projects.

The role provides scientific and clinical information about Eisai products, supports communication between Eisai Research and the medical community, and develops and carries out Medical Affairs plans for an assigned territory. Responsibilities also include supporting research and professional organizations, maintaining current therapeutic-area expertise, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

This is a field-based position requiring a home-based office and approximately 60% business travel, including overnight and occasional weekend travel. Regular in-person engagement with healthcare providers and other third parties is an essential function. Applicants may need to satisfy third-party credentialing or entry requirements, which can include vaccination attestations or proof, subject to reasonable accommodation requirements.

Requirements

• Advanced terminal doctorate-level degree in medical or health sciences, such as MD, PhD, PharmD, DPH, or EdD.
• For MSL: 0–3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, clinical pharmacy, research, or a related scientific or clinical setting.
• For Sr. MSL: at least 3 years of MSL experience in Oncology/Hematology.
• Strong broad-based scientific and pharmaceutical knowledge.
• Knowledge of treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, FDA regulations, and OIG guidelines.
• Ability to communicate confidently and accurately across multiple disease states.
• Excellent presentation and teaching skills and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to assess issues, think strategically, work cross-functionally, and manage changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision while adhering to Medical Affairs strategic direction.
• Ability and interest in coaching and mentoring less experienced MSLs and leading team members without direct reporting authority.
• Ability to lead and participate in projects while balancing project work with field work.
• Ability to analyze complex situations, identify opportunities and issues, and solve problems across functional boundaries.
• Commitment to teamwork and compliance with Eisai and Medical Affairs policies, systems, and practices.
• Sound computer skills, including word processing, creating slide materials, and spreadsheets.
• Ability to engage in frequent business travel, approximately 60% of the time, including air travel, overnight stays, and occasional weekends.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to establish and maintain a home-based office.
• Ability to engage in regular in-person interactions with HCPs and other third parties; selected applicants may need to meet third-party credentialing or entry requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical trial development and drug launch experience.
• Knowledge and experience in Eisai’s desired therapeutic areas.
• Established relationships with KOLs and knowledge of institutions in relevant therapeutic areas.
• Previous established relationships with KOLs in Oncology/Hematology.
• Understanding of the pharmaceutical corporate environment and commercial operations, including marketing and sales strategies.
• Prior MSL experience is preferred for the MSL role.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary clinical and scientific resource for healthcare providers in the territory on disease states and Eisai products.
• Share accurate, current clinical, scientific, and medical information between key opinion leaders (KOLs), investigators, and Eisai Medical Affairs and development groups.
• Establish and maintain peer relationships with KOLs in therapeutic areas of current and future interest to Eisai.
• Participate in scientific exchanges and interactions with identified KOLs.
• Present clinical, scientific, and economic data on Eisai products and relevant therapeutic areas to population-based decision-makers when requested.
• Support assigned professional congresses and, when assigned, lead and coordinate MSL/Sr. MSL congress coverage activities.
• Identify and report scientific, clinical, and research insights from KOLs to Medical Affairs.
• Develop, implement, and present territory plans that support Medical Affairs strategic direction.
• Maintain current knowledge of disease states, study methodology, clinical information, and product data, and execute approved medical platforms, strategies, and MSL initiatives.
• Serve as a scientific and technical resource to Eisai commercial personnel when requested.
• Teach, coach, and mentor less experienced MSLs; assist with supervision and performance evaluation; and lead or contribute to special projects and strategic planning.
• Facilitate review and follow-up of Investigator-Initiated Studies (IISs) and assist with Eisai-sponsored trials.
• Serve as the primary contact for external investigators submitting IISs and, as applicable, recommend sites and provide scientific expertise for company-sponsored post-marketing studies.
• Lead field medical efforts supporting Eisai’s collaborations and interactions with professional organizations, societies, and advocacy groups as required.
• Travel frequently for business, including air travel, overnight stays, and occasional weekends; travel may include cancer trial sites, institutions, conference centers, offices, and hotels.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and set up a home-based office.

Benefits

• Participation in the Eisai Inc. Annual Incentive Plan and Eisai Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan.
• Eligibility to participate in company employee benefit programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree