Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - Bladder Cancer

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Job Function

Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function

Medical Science Liaison

Job Category

Scientific/Technology

Job Description

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a (Sr.) Medical Science Liaison (MSL) – Bladder Cancer Region: Baden-Württemberg, full-time or part-time (80%).

Tätigkeitsbereich (Areas of Responsibility)

• Proactive and reactive scientific exchange with external experts from clinic and research (HCP inquiries)
• Communication on label product data, clinical study programs, and scientific information about products/indications in development
• Main responsibility for the regional leadership team (LT)
• Implementation of the centrally approved Medical Plan within the team
• Coordination of indication-specific topic inquiries within the LT
• Alignment with Medical Advisors and other medical functions
• Obtaining answers and core information from MAF colleagues
• If necessary, organization of indication-specific regional meetings of multiple LTs

Strategic Analysis and Development

• Acquisition of strategic knowledge about therapeutic pathways, scientific activities, and developments in core indications
• Identification of open core questions, data gaps, and medical needs as a basis for patient outcome solutions
• Proactive support in developing and implementing medical strategies

Collaboration with Global Clinical Operations (GCO)

• Identification and establishment of viable partnerships with potential study centers
• Support in selecting study centers and investigators
• Participation in setting up, planning, and implementing interventional and non-interventional studies
• Preparation and participation in Investigator Meetings; presentation of study results in partnership with GCO and in coordination with MPL

Medical Education and Advisory Boards

• Identification of needs for supra-regional and regional Medical Education activities
• Content planning, execution, and participatory moderation of scientific discussions with speakers
• Giving presentations by invitation of the scientific advisory board
• Organizational support of Advisory Board meetings

Representation and Network Building

• Scientific representation of the company at national and international congresses, Investigator Meetings, and Medical Education events
• Building and expanding a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) network
• Engagement in professional societies and health policy organizations to shape the health policy environment

Clinical Support and Training

• Instruction and training of physicians in the use of the device under development

Literature Review

• Evaluation and preparation of current medical-scientific information from specialist literature, considering regional needs and the CVT strategy

Qualifications and Requirements

• Completed studies in Medicine, Natural Sciences, or Pharmacy
• PhD preferred
• Sufficient scientific experience in a human medical-clinical context
• Ideally, experience in uro-oncology, especially in the field of bladder cancer
• Willingness to be present in the treatment room and to accompany the introduction of the device
• Ability to perform supportive non-medical or non-nursing tasks after appropriate training and in close coordination with the treating medical team (e.g., technical support with handling, instruction of the team regarding device functionality)
• Experience in uro-oncology, specifically in the field of bladder cancer
• Experience with medical devices
• Strong project management skills
• Experience in coordinating interdisciplinary teams
• Collaborative mindset
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken
• Willingness to travel
• Ability to work autonomously in the region

Desirable Competencies

• Experience in clinical trial planning and investigator engagement
• An existing network in professional societies and with KOLs in the uro-oncology field
• Experience in Medical Education, Advisory Boards, and congress and project management
• Experience in the clinical environment (hospital, outpatient treatment) and the associated use of medical devices

Key Skills/Competency

Medical Science Liaison, Bladder Cancer, Uro-Oncology, Clinical Trials, Medical Affairs, KOL Engagement, Medical Education, Advisory Boards, Project Management, Communication, Scientific Exchange, Healthcare Innovation, Oncology, Oncology Therapeutics.