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

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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 region
• Building 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 activities
• Insight generation through scientific meaningful discussions with clinicians and researchers to inform the medical strategy, including the organisation of advisory board meetings
• Assists with Gilead clinical and real-world evidence studies, which includes collaboration with investigators and study sites
• Actively collaborates with the office- and field-based national and international Medical Affairs team
• Works collaboratively with Gilead personnel in Sales, Marketing, Clinical Research, Pharmacovigilance, Medical Communications, and other functions
• Utilises scientific resources to deliver impactful presentations in a variety of different settings
• Contributes to the development of educational programs and materials
• Travels 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 standards
• Enthusiastic to work in a continuously evolving scientific environment
• Scientific 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 advantageous

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English
• Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and prioritization

Desirable background and skills :

• Some pharmaceutical company experience within Medical Affairs is an advantage, but not necessary
• Growth mindset with the ability to positively adapt to change
• Experience of working in an international environment
• Established German thought leader network in (Hemato-)Oncology and / or Cell Therapy
• Previous experience in Medical Science Liaison

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