Medical Science Liaison, Oncology

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**Medical Science Liaison, Oncology - Quebec**

The Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr. MSL) shall act as a scientific expert between Bayer and the medical community through the dissemination and education of scientific data and material. The Sr. 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.

The Sr. MSL demonstrates a solid understanding of the MSL role and function within Bayer and/or other companies. They will assume leadership and mentor roles and are well respected as a clinical resource. They have the ability to come up to speed quickly on a new therapeutic area and functions more independently than an MSL. The Sr. MSL can lead projects and contributes to brand strategy.

This is permanent position with travel in Quebec.

**What you will do**:

- TL Identification / profiling / segmentation and strategy and engagement planning: In alignment with medical strategy as stipulated in the integrated brand plan, the Sr. MSL contributes to internal understanding of specific TL interests, expertise and impact in the medical community at large.
- Coordination of Scientific Education Activities and Advisory Boards: The Sr. MSL plans and organizes scientific training, education events / sessions and advisory boards with TLs within their specific therapeutic area.
- Preparing reports and tracking activities: The Sr. MSL submits timely reports of field interactions and events, as well as tracks activities against agreed upon PMP objectives and country medical activity plan.
- Collecting Investigator Initiated Research (IIR) ideas and facilitating IIR set-up: The Sr. MSL acts as a point of contact for investigators, facilitating the interface with investigators and appropriate Bayer personnel responsible for approval, and communication of study progress and completion.
- Support market access, clinical research and commercial functions through training and education activities and presentations to external stakeholders, as required
- Demonstrates a high degree of initiative with ability to lead, organize and be held accountable for multiple complex projects
- Requires little direction and guidance, and mentors and coaches other MSLs
- Represents MSLs in brand and departmental strategic planning sessions

**Who you are**:

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Fluently bilingual in French and English
- Advanced degree in science-related field eg. MD, PharmD, PhD preferred
- At least 5+ years experience in industry with 2+ in oncology preferred; 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 oncology therapeutic area products is preferred
- 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
- Excellent presentation and written and verbal communication skills
- Good organization skills with thorough attention to detail ensuring timely follow-through and closure with Thought Leaders and fellow MSLs Demonstrated business acumen
- Possess a valid driver's license

**What we offer**:

- Competitive compensation and rewards package
- Collaborative, diverse and inclusive culture
- Career development and global opportunities
- Work-life flexibility programs such as flex hours, employee discounts, volunteer days, wellness, and other employee offerings

Bayer is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of Inclusion and Diversity. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences and believe that our people are our most valuable asset. The collective sum of individual life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities that our employees invest in their work represents our culture, reputation, and Bayer’s values and purpose.

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**Location**:
Canada : Quebec : Montreal

**Division**:
Pharmaceuticals

**Reference Code**:
845908