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Job Description
 

(Senior) Medical Scientist (Medical Science Liaison), Oncology & Cell Therapy (m/f/d) Region Kiel, Hamburg, Bremen

Overview and key accountabilities:

The Medical Scientist (MS, commonly known as MSL) is a field-based medical-scientific expert in the assigned Therapeutic Area. The MS assumes full responsibility for all Medical activities within the assigned territory and executes the field medical strategy under the guidance of the MS Lead. This involves gathering insights, medical education and communication, supporting clinical research projects, and managing projects of various scope including educational events and regional advisory boards. The role requires close national and international collaboration with colleagues from Medical Affairs and other departments.

Specific responsibilities:

Delivering medical/scientific communication (proactive/reactive) and education to physicians and other healthcare stakeholders in the regionBuilding healthcare landscape awareness in the assigned therapeutic area(s)Strategic relationship building with medical and scientific experts - identify and work with regional and national experts on various projects and activitiesInsight generation through scientific meaningful discussions with clinicians and researchers to inform the medical strategy, including the organisation of advisory board meetingsAssists with Gilead clinical and real-world evidence studies, which includes collaboration with investigators and study sitesActively collaborates with the office- and field-based national and international Medical Affairs teamWorks collaboratively with Gilead personnel in Sales, Marketing, Clinical Research, Pharmacovigilance, Medical Communications, and other functionsUtilises scientific resources to deliver impactful presentations in a variety of different settingsContributes to the development of educational programs and materialsTravels to appointments, meetings, and conferences on a frequent and regular basis, occasionally with short notice; including national and international travel

Essential background and skills:

Advanced scientific degree (e.g. MD, PharmD, PhD)Ability to embrace Gilead’s patient-centric values, including highest ethical and compliance standardsEnthusiastic to work in a continuously evolving scientific environmentScientific and/or clinical knowledge in (Hemato-)Oncology, Cell Therapy or a related scientific discipline is an advantage, but not necessary. Experience in molecular biology and/or immunology is also advantageousExcellent written and verbal communication skills in German and EnglishExcellent organizational skills including attention to detail and prioritization

Desirable background and skills:

Some pharmaceutical company experience within Medical Affairs is an advantage, but not necessaryGrowth mindset with the ability to positively adapt to changeExperience of working in an international environmentEstablished German thought leader network in (Hemato-)Oncology and/or Cell TherapyPrevious experience in Medical Science Liaison

 

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