Medical Advisor (MA)/Senior Medical Science Liaison (Senior MSL)
Core
External and internal-facing role providing medical and clinical expertise in priority therapeutic areas to build scientific leadership and engage with healthcare professionals.
Role type
Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL)
Builds
Professional relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), scientific exchange programs, advisory boards, and medical education initiatives.
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals (Oncology, Rare Diseases, Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, Respiratory & Immunology)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Scientific knowledge of AZ compounds, engagement with HCPs, development of OL engagement plans, creation of databases of KOLs, translation of clinical data values, response to unsolicited information requests, facilitation of ESRs and RWEs, study design feasibility discussions, medical plan development, brand strategy input, faculty and content development for medical programs, compliance with regulatory codes and SOPs.
Preferred skills
Mentorship of MSLs, leadership in Medical Information and Pharmacovigilance, strategic partnership in Life Cycle Management, initiation of NIS or registry studies.
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Engage with scientific leaders (OLs) and key external stakeholders, develop and implement OL engagement plans, provide medical input for brand plans and Life Cycle Management, lead medical activities aligned with brand strategy, deliver medical education and clinical support to medical professionals, ensure adherence to processes and regulations including patient safety and promotional activities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC