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job function:
medical affairs group
job sub function:
medical science liaison
job category:
scientific/technology
all job posting locations:
mexico city, mexico
job description:
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role purpose
the medical science liaison (msl) – oncology is responsible for building strategic scientific relationships with healthcare professionals (hcps) to facilitate the exchange of medical knowledge, support informed clinical decisions, and provide key insights that contribute to the company's medical strategy.
key responsibilities
* build relationships with community and academic health care professionals (hcps) focus on changing medical behavior through the exchange of scientific knowledge.
* convey the value of the attributes related to the innovation (ie, efficacy, safety, effectiveness, adherence, qol) to gain endorsement with stakeholders.
* shaping medical practice by changing behaviors within the hcp community during product pre launching phases - prepare the health care environment and medical community, accelerate adoption (pis engagement and pre-approval access programs).
* follow up on education, adoption of new knowledge, identifying barriers for medical practice change for innovative products.
* respond to scientific inquiries of hcps/investigators/health care systems and population health decision makers.
* integrates scientific data into real life practice to meet customer/audience needs.
* identify potential sites and support sites recruitment when needed in alignment with the ta head/senior medical manager.
* execute medical field educational events focused on pipeline close to launch and key in line products.
* gather insights from field interactions regarding scientific knowledge, treatments paradigms, competitors, medical needs and opportunities.
* draw and execute the territory and kol engagement plan according to the strategy and validated by the other medical affair (maf) stakeholders.
requirements
* recent graduate in any field (required).
* degree or postgraduate qualification in pharmacy, biotechnology, or related health sciences (preferred).
* strong scientific knowledge and ability to interpret clinical data.
* previous experience in scientific or research roles within health-related areas is a plus (pharmaceutical industry experience not required).
* excellent communication skills to build peer-to-peer relationships with leading specialists.
* intermediate to advanced english proficiency (spoken and written).
* proficiency in digital tools and platforms for remote work and data management.
position details
* location: cdmx (field-based with regular visits to healthcare institutions).
* travel availability: up to 40% (national)
* driver's license: required with a minimum of 2 years of driving experience.
required skills:
preferred skills:
analytical reasoning, analytics dashboards, clinical trials, coaching, collaborating, communication, data reporting, detail-oriented, digital culture, digital literacy, market research, medical affairs, medical communications, medical compliance, product knowledge, scientific research, stakeholder engagement, technical credibility, technologically savvy