DirecciónPassion for Innovation. Compassion for Patients.
With over 120 years of experience and more than 17,000 employees in over 20 countries, Daiichi Sankyo is dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering new standards of care that enrich the quality of life around the world.
In Europe, we focus on two areas : The goal of our Specialty Business is to protect people from cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in Europe, and help patients who suffer from it to enjoy every precious moment of life.
In Oncology, we strive to become a global pharma innovator with competitive advantage, creating novel therapies for people with cancer.
Our European headquarters are in Munich, Germany, and we have affiliates in 13 European countries and Canada.
Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Madrid / Andalucía
The Position
The Oncology Medical Science Liaison with therapeutic area Oncology is a scientific expert, responsible for discussing our products, patients’ treatment trends and studies in the therapeutic areas in which we are involved, on a peer-to-peer basis with a defined audience of Leading Specialists (Physicians, Pharmacists, Hospital Managers, Board Members of Scientific Societies, and other stakeholders), and is considered as a trusted scientific counterpart and partner.
He / she will maximize company product value through high scientific quality communication with Leading Specialists on a peer-to-peer basis.
Furthermore, the incumbent is jointly responsible for the realization of short-term and long-term company goals through activities in line with the Medical Affairs Plan.
Key Responsibilities
- Proactive and reactive communication of medical scientific data to Leading Specialists and broader external health-care related audiences.
- Develop and execute a Regional Plan as well as manage field based medical projects.
- Communicate the value of company products; non-promotional general information about our company, including pipeline, research and development programs and other relevant information, contribute to e.
g. value & access activities and formulary discussions. Communicate.
- Represent the company to other therapeutic area stakeholders.
- Organization and participation in Medical Education activities : Identify / support / educate speakers.
- Act as a reference point for Key Account Managers for any scientific query in collaboration with Medical Information as appropriate and developing the strategy and action plan of the accounts for which it is responsible.
- Support and manage Medical Affairs clinical activities strategy, planning, design and execution (in close co-operation with Headquarters and CROs)
- Support the set up and follow up of registries and other non-interventional Medical Affairs studies
- Supports medical affairs activities, generation and dissemination of data supporting overall product scientific and business strategy
- Assist with the scientific review; development, approval, execution and communication of affiliate Medical Affairs sponsored or supported clinical research activities
- Contribute the pre-launch and launch steps of new products providing scientific support
- Represent Daiichi Sankyo at medical meetings, conferences, advisory boards, etc. at key institutions, and in interactions with key opinion leaders.
Visit Key Accounts and Key Opinion Leaders (KOL) to answer any medical / scientific questions concerning the molecule / product.
Ensure a link between Headquarters, local Medical Department and KOL.Propose investigators and sites for interventional and non-interventional Medical Affairs studies.
Ability to work as a team, promote good coordination and communication
Skills and qualifications
- Medical Doctorate (M.D.) degree or Health Science degree
- Completion of residency and / or fellowship in oncology area is highly preferred
- Minimum of 2-5 years of MSL and or Medical Affairs and / or research and development experience in the biotech / pharmaceutical industry
- Must have of an in-depth understanding of MSL's role and process
- Proven leadership skills in a cross-functional team environment
- Ability to interact externally and internally to support the business strategy
- Good knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory requirements governing clinical trials and experience in development strategy and the design of protocols
- Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical business
- Excellent oral and written Spanish and English communication skills
- Ability to work independently
Location : based in Madrid or Andalucía
Why work with us?
Working at Daiichi Sankyo is more than just a job it is your chance to make a difference and change patients’ lives for the better.
We can only achieve this ambitious goal together. That is why we foster a culture of mutual respect and continuous learning, with a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity.
Here, you will have the opportunity to grow, think boldly, and contribute your ideas. If you have a proactive mindset and passion for addressing the needs of patients, we eagerly await your application.
