MSL Oncology, MA-US (Upstate NY/CT)
About The Position
Astellas is seeking a Medical Science Liaison/Senior MSL Oncology for Upstate New York and Connecticut. The role identifies and evaluates Key External Experts (KEEs) and future medical stakeholders in alignment with medical strategy, serves as a trusted advisor for scientific exchange throughout the product life cycle, gathers field data to generate medical insights, and delivers medical and scientific learning solutions to internal stakeholders. The MSL collaborates with internal stakeholders within and outside Medical Affairs and executes or supports tactical field plans for engagement with the medical and scientific community. The role supports the MSL Team Lead in deploying tactical field plans and managing overall Astellas business objectives, while serving as a coach, mentor, and role model for MSLs. It engages external stakeholders in individual and group settings through scientific exchange about products, diseases, therapeutic areas, disease-state management, and therapy trends. The MSL maintains current medical and scientific knowledge and demonstrates strong interpersonal skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders. This is a field-based position requiring 60–70% travel.
Requirements
- MD, PhD, PharmD, or DNP in health-related sciences.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of scientific or medical experience in the research-based pharmaceutical industry.
- Minimum of 2–3 years of experience working in Medical Affairs.
- Business-fluent English.
- Ability to travel 60–70%.
Nice To Haves
- Not specified.
Responsibilities
- Identify and evaluate Key External Experts and future medical stakeholders aligned with medical strategy.
- Serve as a trusted advisor for scientific exchange with external experts and stakeholders throughout the product life cycle.
- Gather field data to generate medical insights.
- Deliver medical and scientific learning solutions to internal stakeholders.
- Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders within and outside Medical Affairs.
- Execute and support development of tactical field plans for engaging with the medical and scientific community.
- Support the MSL Team Lead in deploying tactical field plans and managing overall Astellas business objectives.
- Serve as a coach, mentor, and role model for MSLs.
- Conduct scientific exchange about products, diseases, and therapeutic areas to support safe and effective product use.
- Discuss evolving trends in disease-state management and therapy.
- Engage external stakeholders in one-on-one interactions and group settings, demonstrating scientific and clinical knowledge and understanding of stakeholder needs.
- Maintain current medical and scientific knowledge to enable peer-to-peer scientific exchange.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick time, plus national holidays and year-end shutdown
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
