Medical Science Liaison-Immuno-Oncology, Ontario

Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global leader in the field of immuno-oncology. We are looking for a committed and passionate individual to join our dynamic and talented team in Ontario.

Requirements

PhD, PharmD or MD with at least 2-5 years of industry experience, preferably with a minimum of 2 years in the role of MSL or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Serve as a scientific liaison between Oncology professionals and internal BMS stakeholders through medical exchanges related to BMS products and associated therapeutic areas.

Meet and develop rapport with Oncology Health Care Professionals and maintain knowledge of their clinical practice, needs and interests.

Ensure that dissemination of data on BMS oncology products, study protocols, meeting abstracts, and professional literature is appropriately communicated in a scientific, efficient and timely manner.

Collect medical insights.

Provide  input into the Regional Field Medical plan

Plan, organize and execute Regional Medical activities in collaboration with head office and cross functional teams.

Provide support to clinical trials in collaboration with Regional Clinical Operations.

Identify Investigator-Sponsored Research Trials (ISRs) as part of the strategy for the therapeutic area in Canada.

Keep abreast of key Oncology treatment trends and emerging science and ensure that information is shared with appropriate BMS departments.

Report adverse drug events in a timely manner as per BMS Policies & Directives.

Attend company and scientific meetings.

Reports to National Lead, Field Medical Oncology.

Competencies

Strong scientific acumen especially in oncology.

Superior verbal, written and presentation skills. Ability to deliver scientific/medical information to a diverse audience of both internal and external customers.

Ability to connect and establish rapport with internal and external customers including oncologists, researchers, pharmacists and other health care providers

Knowledge of clinical research in the field of Oncology including Good Clinical Practices and ethical, governmental and regulatory requirements as they relate to clinical research and to the pharmaceutical industry.

Understanding and framing of medical / research / scientific information in relation to the specific constraints and requirements of the pharmaceutical industry.

Excellent interpersonal and team-working skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Strong work ethics and ability to manage multiple projects and unexpected issues that may arise.

Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic and fast paced environment.

Strong moral and ethical values.

Education

PharmD, MD or PhD in life sciences.  Preference will be given to candidates with oncology knowledge and/or two to five years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, biomedical sciences, clinical research, or medical information experience.

Other Requirements

Expected to travel 50-70 % of the time in Ontario, including Toronto and surrounding areas.

Must have a valid driver's license.

概要 (High-level Description; including manage team/individuals or not)
各専門領域における新たな治療パラダイムを確立し、当社開発品の円滑な市販後の適正使用を推進するために、各疾患領域に関する科学的な対話を通じ、TL(Thought Leader)・専門医からのアドバイスを取得するとともに、製品の適正使用促進するために、BMSKKのブランド戦略に基づいたUnmet Medical Needs解消のための活動を年間計画に沿って、おこなう。
MSL managerの右腕として、各エリアでの活動にleadership、オーナーシップを発揮する。
役割と責任範囲 (Roles & responsibilities)
 原則としてメディカルが定義したTLに対してMSLは様々なメディカル活動を行う
 Salesチームより依頼があった場合（Drからの質問に対するリアクティブな活動）、場合によってはスピーカー候補のDrの科学的な情報に対する質問をリアクティブに解決する。
１）疾患・製品に関する質が高くバランスのとれたデータ/最新情報が十分に理解されるように説明する
２）重要なデータに関しては迅速な伝達を行う
※プロモーションイベントにおけるスピーカーの選定、講演の依頼、講演における具体的な内容の依頼はMSLの業務スコープ外とする
 TLに対し担当疾患領域あるいは担当当社製品について、高いレベルの医学的・科学的妥当性と法令順守を確保し情報提供を行う。特に、添付文書範疇外の情報提供については、あくまでもTLからの求めにのみ応じて提供する。
 TL以外からのニーズに関しては、FLMスクリーニングを介して、MSLマネジャーへのアクションを依頼する。
 疾患領域に関するTLへの医学教育活動を企画・開催し、適正使用に向けた専門知識の普及に努める。
 BMS主導研究ならびに医師主導自主研究（ISR）に対する学術的なサポートを関連規制・プロモーションコード・BMSKKの社内規定を順守して適切に遂行する。
 TLから収集したインサイトを分析・要約し、メディカル戦略構築と発売後の適切な情報提供活動への準備を目的としてメディカル部門内ならびにコマーシャル部門に対して情報を提供する。
 MRの科学的な専門性向上を目的に、教育研修部に対して適切なサポートを年間通じて行い、営業部・営業課レベルでの年間計画に沿ったMRトレーニングに対する医学的なサポートを提供する。
 上記すべての職務において、提携会社との協力/連携体制を確保する。

The job of Medical Science Liaison in Immuno-oncology involves cultivating and maintaining relationships with academic researchers and leaders, attending conferences and talks, presenting information to pharmaceutical product teams and marketing new therapeutic products to physicians and other healthcare professionals. Medical science liaisons travel often, work intensively with people at every step of the therapeutic product development process and translate dense, academic information into engaging, persuasive messages.

Location: Offices are at Kiryat Arie, Petach Tiqva.

The employee on this position is going to:

• Identify key opinion leaders/industry leaders (KOLs) within several specified therapeutic area, including current and future therapeutic leaders,
• Develop professional peer-to-peer relationships with KOLs and other prominent healthcare providers,
• Identify and communicate key clinical and research issues from KOLs to appropriate departments,
• Research and identify medical community training and educational needs within relevant therapeutic area,
• Participate in medical education for healthcare professionals through on-site presentations at healthcare facilities, investigator meetings, national professional societies and conferences, advisory boards, or local and regional healthcare meetings,
• Demonstrate leadership, proactive identification of needs, and task follow-through in a collaborative and matrix oriented approach to assure quality programs,
• Report to Medical advisor/Medical Director,
• Complete all internal reporting in an accurate and timely manner,
• Adhere to all internal and external guidelines.

To be successful in this role, it is needed to have:

• A doctorate degree in medicine or life science (MD, PhD), experience as MSL is a plus.,
• Willingness to travel 80% of time,
• Excellent presentation and teaching skills with a strong scientific and pharmaceutical knowledge,
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Medical Science Liaison (Southern Poland)

Key tasks:

•Profile the medical landscape within the Disease Area and continuously update this knowledge, including knowledge and expertise in products, patient treatment trends, unmet medical needs, clinical trials and scientific activities

•Develop and maintain contacts with Thought Leaders, in accordance with the strategy developed by the company to further understand and gain both insight and/or input into treatment patterns, unmet medical needs, patient needs and behaviors,

•Contribute to involvement of Thought Leaders, as required and as appropriate, in local and/or GDO driven studies and other scientific activities

•Expertly communicating scientific and/or clinical data to research or healthcare professionals (fluency in medical communication/high-level scientific language/biostatistics background needed)

Provide medical services to external customers

•Exhibit a high degree of familiarity with, and proficiency in, centrally developed scientific resources and presentations. Present information to HCPs, as appropriate, ensuring medical accuracy and compliance with local procedures, ethical and legal guidelines and directives

•Propose to the Brand Team scientifically meaningful medical programs such as Continuous Medical Educational Programs and Symposia and ensure flawless execution of such activities

•Identify potential speakers for BMS educational programs and ensure that these speakers receive all necessary product and disease state training

•Contribute to the development of scientific presentations, as appropriate

•Actively pursue regional activities in collaboration with SA 

•As appropriate, contribute to the initial and ongoing medical/scientific disease area and product-specific training of internal BMS customers (Sales force, etc)

•Facilitate continuous improvement towards higher quality work and promote innovation within the local team.

•Provide scientific support to Internal Stakeholders, specifically to Marketing, Regulatory, Outcomes Research, Pharmacovigilance, Legal Counsel and Market Access

•Provide clinical trial support

•Ensure that BMS Pharmacovigilance SOPs are understood and applied by Investigators of local studies, and alert appropriate Company personnel

•Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of clinical safety

•Respond to product related emergency calls, as appropriate.

•Expert on procedures and compliance

•Endorse and implement a culture of compliance

•Adhere to all internal and external rules and regulations

•Convey a clear message on legal and ethical standards to Expert Physicians and Investigators

Skills, Competencies and Knowledge:

•Good disease area knowledge, including key scientific publications.

•Expert knowledge of a scientific or clinical area.

•Expert knowledge of relevant Company products.

•Knowledge of clinical trial design and process.

•In-depth knowledge of the National Healthcare System and the pharmaceutical industry.

•English language skills & fluent Polish

•Communication and presentation skills

•Life science educational background (Medical doctor (physician), PharmD or PhD desired),

• Experience in field medical role

Missions

Au sein du Département Médical, les missions du Responsable Aire Thérapeutique sont :

• D’être l’expert médical de la pathologie, ainsi que du/des produit(s) BMS dans son aire thérapeutique ;
• D’être l’expert référent de la connaissance de l’environnement scientifique clinique français et des pratiques cliniques dans son aire thérapeutique auprès de ses interlocuteurs internes ;
• D’être le garant de la qualité scientifique et médicale de toute information communiquée conformément aux textes opposables en vigueur (Code de la Santé Publique, Charte de l’Information promotionnelle par démarchage ou prospection) ;
• D’être le référent médical BMS envers la Communauté Médicale et Scientifique, les Leaders d’Opinion, les Sociétés Savantes, les Groupes Coopérateurs, les Institutions et les Autorités ;
• D’être le Responsable d’expertise et de conseil sur l’établissement des stratégies de

  génération de données à visée de connaissance de l’utilisation des produits BMS pour les patients ;

• D’être le Responsable d’expertise et de conseil auprès des équipes Market Access pour l’établissement de la pertinence du dossier clinique auprès des Autorités ;
• D’être responsable de la communication des données cliniques des produits BMS en cours de développement ou sur le marché ;
• De développer et de promouvoir BMS France au sein du groupe et de contribuer aux

  stratégies globales et à l’accélération de la génération de données, en collaboration étroite avec les équipes R&D Global ;

• De contribuer à la définition de la stratégie des produits, ainsi que des actions médicales à mettre en oeuvre pour permettre leur développement et leur bon usage, et d’optimiser l’accès des produits BMS aux patients dans le respect des règles de pratiques cliniques, de compliance, de la règlementation et des procédures ;
• D’être responsable de l’excellence d’exécution de son portefeuille d’études (ISR/Investigators Sponsored Research, Etudes observationnelles) et de collaborer avec les équipes de recherche clinique pour le bon déroulement des études cliniques d’enregistrement.

Profil et Compétences

• Doctorat en médecine ou en pharmacie, diplôme scientifique BAC + 5 minimum
• 3e cycle d'école de commerce

• Acuité scientifique démontrée et bonne connaissance des pratiques cliniques en France
• Aptitude à prendre des décisions et résoudre des situations complexes

• Connaissance de l’environnement économique de la santé et du médicament
• Expérience et connaissance reconnue de l’industrie pharmaceutique
• Transversalité, autonomie, agilité et capacité à naviguer au sein de l’entreprise
• Capacité à négocier, convaincre et fédérer des acteurs divers autour de projets communs
• Connaissance en méthodologie d’essais cliniques, d’études observationnelles
• Excellente connaissance en bio-statistique
• Anglais professionnel

Principales interactions internes

• Information Médicale (Medical Capabilities Market)
• Recherche Clinique
• Market Access
• Responsable Relations extérieures
• Business Unit
• Affaires Réglementaires
• Juridique, Compliance
• Direction Formation
• Public Affairs
• R&D international
• Equipe Field Medicine (MSL/ Medical Science Liaison)
• Département Médical France (Recherche clinique, pharmacovigilance)

Principaux interlocuteurs externes

• Key Opinion Leaders (KOL)

• Sociétés Savantes- Groupes Coopérateurs, Organisations de Recherche
• Institutions nationales de santé