Medical Science Liaison

**Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Oncology**

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where, Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

When you show proactivity and ambition, we’ll harness it through a variety of opportunities and challenges in the diverse areas of our business - all with a strong and meaningful purpose. Where do you want to go? What do you want to do? How do you want to make a difference? The choice is yours, and we’ll help you get there. Be better together. Be Bayer.

**Main Purpose**

The MSL shall act as a scientific expert between Bayer and the medical community through the dissemination and education of scientific data and material in oncology. The MSL establishes long-term scientific/strategic relationships with key, influential physicians/scientists and with related major medical associations and academic centers of excellence. These relationships will ensure that thought leaders and organizations have access to relevant scientific information and that pertinent information is shared with the medical community. The MSL uses his/her experience and knowledge to interact with key external medical and pharmacy professionals via one-on-one interaction, small group discussion, symposia lecture presentations and interactions associated with sponsored medical education programs and research protocols. The MSL facilitates TL involvement in national, regional and local educational forums including advisory boards, symposia and Continuing Medical Education (CMEs).

The MSL also serves as an important partner to internal stakeholders within Bayer by communicating relevant information from Thought Leaders (TLs) to key cross-functional partners.

**Your mission Will be to**
- TL identification/profiling/segmentation and strategy and engagement planning: In alignment with the medical strategy as stipulated in the integrated brand plan.
- Participation in / networking in Congresses and Conventions: The MSL uses congresses and conventions to establish contacts with TLs, establish new contacts and gather competitive intelligence/ insights.
- Coordination of scientific Educational Activities: The MSL plans and organizes scientific training, education events/sessions with TLs within their specific therapeutic area.
- Preparation of reports and follow-up activities: The MSL presents timely reports of field interactions and events, as well as tracks activities in relation to the agreed PMP objectives and the country's medical activity plan (SALESFORCE/MIND/Excel/Post-congress minutes).
- Gathering Investigator-Initiated Research Ideas (IIR) and Facilitating IIR Setup: The MSL acts as a point of contact for researchers, facilitating the interface with researchers and appropriate BHC personnel responsible for approval, and communication of study progress and completion.
- Market Access: The MSL provides assistance to medical advisors and market access and supports the submission of new information to hospital forms and reimbursement decision makers as needed.
- Internal Scientific Support: The MSL serves as an in-house scientific expert by selectively supporting training activities, in addition to responding to scientific/medical inquiries from Sales Representatives (along with/as a support element to Medical Advisors).
- Clinical Research Support (R&D): The MSL provides additional support (as needed) to support local clinical operations staff/medical advisors regarding strategic viability in company-sponsored clinical development studies, as well as facilitating intervention studies and observation of medical matters.
- External scientific support, training and education: The MSL provides additional external scientific support, training and education not covered by other primary activities.

**Unlock your Potencial**
- Bachelor’s degree in medicine.
- At least 2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry as an MSL preferred or experience in drug information, clinical research and development, or other clinical relevant activities.
- Basic knowledge of therapeutic area products
- Participated in a project from inception to conclusion
- Understanding of clinical trial design and rationale
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to build productive work-relationships both internally and externally
- Ability to work independently and a demonstrated self-starter
- Basic problem-solving skills
- Excellent presentation and written and verbal communication skills
- Good organization skills with