Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - Oncology
Pfizer Inc.
Remote, Australia
Job posting number: #7285386 (Ref:pf-4920285)
Posted: September 29, 2024
Job Description
Join our exceptional Medical Affairs Oncology team and make a meaningful impact in the field of cancer treatment and research. Your expertise and passion for oncology will be instrumental in advancing Pfizer's mission to provide cutting-edge therapies and support to those affected by cancer. We offer a dynamic work environment where your contributions will be valued and your professional growth will be nurtured. If you are ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a team dedicated to making a difference, we invite you to apply and join us in this rewarding journey.
Why Patients Need You
Pfizer Medical Affairs colleagues play a key role in connecting evidenced based, medical decision support with colleagues and stakeholders to enable better health and treatment outcomes.
What You Will Achieve
You will facilitate the interaction/partnership between healthcare professionals (HCPs), medical societies and other healthcare-related organisations, academia, and Pfizer. Internally, you will be known as a Medical Affairs Scientist (MAS).
You are responsible for leading medical-to-medical communications in the field with healthcare professionals and other relevant customers within a given therapeutic area by providing high-level scientific, clinical and research support.
We are looking for candidates with Oncology experience or experience as an MSL in a related area for 2+ years.
How You Will Achieve It
Lead proactive and reactive medical-to-medical communications in the field between healthcare professionals and the medical functions within Pfizer
Gather and analyse customer insights to help shape Pfizer medical activities that appropriately support customer needs
Develop and maintain a comprehensive stakeholder map to identify relevant HCPs, medical societies, and other relevant external stakeholders
Identify and facilitate educational, research and other partnerships between external stakeholders and Pfizer
Address field and customer queries on Pfizer medicines and research as well as handling compassionate use requests
Scientific expert and stakeholder management for HCPs, medical societies and other healthcare-related organisations, academia
Execute the therapeutic area (TA) strategy under the guidance of the Senior Manager, Field Medical Excellence responsible for the allocated assets and leadership of the TA Medical Lead
As a key contributor to ensuring company’s medical compliance
Providing support to both Pfizer sponsored, and investigator-sponsored research activities
Additional support as required by the TA medical lead to assist with Clinical, Regulatory and Access support for pipeline and inline assets
Qualifications
Must Have
A relevant university degree in science including healthcare professionals
2+ years' proven experience either working as an MSL or deep knowledge of Oncology therapeutic area
2+ years' experience in a scientific and technical capacity interacting with academics, researchers, or the medical profession
Strong analytical, interpersonal, and partnering skills
Ability to understand and influence in a highly matrixed environment
Demonstrated strategic business planning abilities and superior customer management skills
Good working knowledge of relevant industry codes of conduct/practice
Nice-to-Have
Medical Qualifications or PhD
2+ years pharmaceutical industry experience
As part of our commitment to provide opportunities for all colleagues to grow and develop, we encourage colleagues with the appropriate skills and experience to apply.
Although theposition has been advertised as full-time, we encourage those employed under flexible working arrangements to apply. Colleagues working under such arrangements may be able to negotiate flexibility in their working hours or job share arrangements. Please contact your manager or your Talent Acquisition or HR Partner with any queries.
Work Location Assignment: Remote
Work Location Assignment: Remote - Field Based
At Pfizer we care about our colleagues’ wellbeing and offer a range of great benefits for them, including:
Paid parental leave
Access to Health & Wellness apps
Career Growth Experiences program
Recognition & rewards program
Paid volunteer days
Life Insurance Benefits
Pfizer Learning Academy access to top content providers
Access to flu vaccines & skin checks
Options to purchase additional leave
Salary packaging & novated lease options
*Benefits listed may vary depending on your position and location and may be subject to change.
Pfizer Australia and New Zealand’s diverse workforce represents the patients we serve and the communities in which we operate. With a focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), Pfizer ANZ ensures our people are heard and cared for. We offer engagement opportunities in both Colleagues Resource Groups (CRGs) and workstreams across: Culture and Tradition, Reconciliation @ Pfizer (RAP), Gender Equity (GEN), Disability and through the Out Pfizer Employee Network (OPEN) for our LGBT + colleagues and allies.
If you require reasonable adjustment during your application, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition Manager.
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