Medical Science Liaison - Oncology

The Role

We have an opportunity to join our Medical Affairs team as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for Oncology portfolio covering Australia nationally. This role will see you act as a scientific expert and liaise between Bayer and the medical community through the discussion of scientific data.  

This is a 2 year contract role based at Victoria, Australia. 
You will establish long-term scientific/strategic relationships with key physicians/scientists and pathologist and with related major diagnostic providers, medical associations and academic centres of excellence to ensure Thought Leaders (TLs) and organizations have access to relevant scientific information.

This is a highly collaborative scientific role that requires you to engage with Thought Leaders on a peer-to-peer level and contribute to  development of strategic business plans in consultation with Medical Affairs and appropriate cross-functional partners. You will be responsible for the successful implementation of Medical Affairs Strategies at the field level.  

Role and Responsibilities:

• Establish mutually beneficial relationships with Thought Leaders in Oncology and Pathology space
• Drive awareness of oncology products and relevant diagnostic modalities through dissemination and discussion of scientific and clinical data

• Identify, develop and leverage the Australian network of diagnostic companies, academic partners, and in-house genomic testing partners to accelerate and connect the biomarker diagnostics to therapy for patients.

• Answer medical / scientific queries of Medical Societies and HCPs with regards to Bayer products in concert with the Medical Information team
• Contribute to organization of advisory boards, and organise/co-organise medical educational events directed to both Medical Oncologists and Pathologists
• Attend congresses and conventions with the aim to learn new scientific/clinical data and to engage with Thought Leaders,
• Gather competitive intelligence to inform brand strategy
• Plan and organise scientific training and education events / sessions with TLs within their specific therapeutic area or product
• Act 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
• Provide assistance to Medical Advisors and Market Access by supporting presentations of new information to hospital formularies and reimbursement.
• Support brand strategy by providing assistance to Marketing colleagues (field insights and education on scientific data)

Who you are?

• Advanced degree in relevant science-related field eg. PhD, MD, PharmD, is essential.
• Strong understanding of oncology diagnostics and biomarker/genomic testing is required.
• Previous experience engaging with KOLs/TLs is preferred.
• It will be highly advantageous to have a strong understanding of molecular mechanisms of cancer pathogenesis, clinical research (trial design, conduct, and data interpretation) and strong statistical skills and ability to extract insights from data.
• You will have excellent presentation and written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting scientific data and academic /scientific writing.
• You have strong interpersonal and oorganizational skills with thorough attention to detail ensuring timely follow-through and closure with Thought Leaders, fellow MSL and other internal stakeholders.You have strong business acumen and a strategic mindset with demonstrated leadership capabilities.