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Purpose
The Medical Scientific Liaison (MSL), is a scientific expert who builds long term partnerships with the healthcare community by engaging them across an asset's lifecycle to gather medical insights, support evidence-based understanding of our science, discuss our pipeline, clinical development and data generation strategies, help inform patient care decisions and the development and use of emerging health innovations. This role reports to Oncology Medical lead.
Key Accountabilities
Gather insights on current and future treatment paradigms, patient unmet needs and competitive dynamics that inform research and strategy; partner with matrix colleagues (sales, marketing, market access, etc.) to ensure strategies and business plans are patient and business focused and adding value to external experts
Communicate scientific evidence that advances acknowledgment, understanding and implementation of new healthcare paradigms, and addresses medical unmet needs in line with Strategic Scientific Objectives
Foster collaboration between external stakeholders and GSK on research activities including clinical development activities, medical education, and other opportunities that accelerate the future of science and improve patient outcomes
Participate in congresses, key activities include gathering insights during engagements and other activities (e.g., symposia), staffing Medical Booths, participating in and supporting execution of advisory boards, and reporting insights after the congress during a scientific report session (if applicable)
Respond to unsolicited requests for Medical Information from healthcare providers in a fair, factual, balanced, and scientifically rigorous manner via the appropriate and preferred channel
Disseminate important safety information to healthcare professionals as and when this emerges
Fully understand and comply with GSK standards and policies and with local codes of practice, guidelines and laws to ensure the strictest requirements are met
Job-Related Experience
Degree in medical or other life sciences. Pharmaceutical industry experience in oncology therapy area preferred.
Solid grounding in clinical, medical and pharmaceutical science with the ability to rapidly assimilate specific and detailed knowledge in these areas
An understanding of fundamentals of oncology, statistical concepts and analyses
Business mindset, understanding of external market dynamics, and ability to balance cross-functional objectives
Ability to leverage digital tools to identify & prioritize external stakeholders enhancing overall external engagement
Ability to build & maintain trusting relationships with external stakeholders
Effective communication & listening skills with right level of curiosity, and agility to tailor information to different audiences appropriately
Ability to interpret & translate complex scientific data into simple messages in the context of overall patient care
Ability to effectively use multi-channel communication tools to engage external stakeholder
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Skills
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.
People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We embrace an agile working culture across our roles, so if flexibility is important to you please discuss opportunities with our hiring team. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process to help you demonstrate your strengths and capabilities, contact APACRecruitment.Adjustments@gsk.com. Please note this email is for adjustment requests only; for other enquiries please use our standard contact channels.
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