Medical Science Liaison- Oncology

Job description

  Job facts

A field-based resource for TAEs and investigators delivering the scientific information at request, in accordance to local laws, regulations and codes, and Roche/GNE SOPs. Establish long-term, peer-to-peer relationships with TAEs and investigators in a given therapeutic field and deliver quality interactions and services that bring value to physicians, and that are aligned with Roche/GNE strategies. Contribute to and implement the tactical / field medical plans in collaboration with Medical Manager. Identify opportunities for collaborations between the company and the TAEs and investigators.

Development and execution of TAE engagement plan in line with medical strategy in order to support overall brand strategy.

·  Interacting with HCPs to understand their views, preferences and interests, in the assigned therapeutic area, and where Roche can partner with them to meet their needs where aligned with our strategies.
·  Providing medical expertise to customers, and customer insights to internal product teams.
·  Help profile physician practices, needs, preferences and views of new data.
·  Determine physician research interests and acquire their perspectives on competitive compounds / clinical studies.
·  Support the CMMs in the execution of national advisory boards.
·  Provide support to speakers on the development of materials.
·  Develop and execute the TAE engagement plan of assigned territory.

TAE management in the field via knowledge exchange and scientific support.

·  Respond to unsolicited questions from HCPs in accordance to local laws, regulations and codes and Roche/GNE SOPs, facilitate their needs of up to date scientific data, including but not limited to publications of clinical trials, guidelines, by ensuring they have the best quality available information they require.
·  Work with MM on the affiliate knowledge exchange strategy and execution, including preparation of presentations and scientific papers in their therapeutic area.
·  Deliver pipeline presentations to customers on request.

Support clinical trial programs.

·  Serving as the scientific bridge and point of contact with the investigator for ISTs (receiving ISTs, championing the review of ISTs within the company, and following-up with investigators, in accordance to all local laws and regulations).
·  Supporting sponsored study planning and execution including enhancing the site's performance and quality (site feasibility assessments, site development plan, recruitment, retention of patients enrolled in trials and enhancement of site management).

Provide internal scientific support.

·  Provide therapeutic and scientific training support to internal staff.
·  With the MM, providing scientific support to Market Access colleagues during discussions with payers to provide the scientific information to support payers in their decisions on government or hospital formulary / guidelines / protocols, etc.
·  Provide information on site and investigator capabilities for gRED and pRED if needed.

Implementation of Roche SOP, GCP and local registration to ensure medical initiatives to comply to related SOP and regulations.

·  Understanding and acting in line with legal, regulatory and company standards and codes of practice (such as Roche/GNE Code of Conduct and any other directives, SOPs and guidelines).
·  Inform Local Safety Responsible of safety issues according to Roche/GNE safety SOPs; and provide scientific support and follow-up on product safety issues.

·  Who we are

Roche China consists of Roche Pharmaceuticals and Roche Diagnostics, with more than 7,000 employees. While working to develop itself into Roche's third global strategic centre, Roche China is also making sustained efforts to fulfill its long-term commitment to China.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer.

Desired profile

Who you are

You're someone who wants to influence your own development. You're looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.

·  Medical or PhD/PharmD degrees preferred. Other graduate health science degrees, or equivalent with strong proven therapeutic area experience considered.
·  1-2 years working experience with Medical, sales & Marketing in Pharmaceutical company desirable but not mandatory, OR as medical doctor in hospital.
·  Experience in therapeutic area strongly preferred, experience in delivery of scientific presentations preferred, relationships with TAEs, other thought leaders, and external professional, disease, and research organizations is strongly preferred.
·  Proven experience in working with multidisciplinary teams an asset.
·  Local laws, regulations and Codes of Practice, computer literate (MS office, Google, etc.), and English knowledge highly desirable.
·  Knowledge in data analysis and statistics for purpose of understanding clinical study results.
·  Roche/GNE leadership competencies, high ethical standards, strategic thinking, collaboration skills, analytical Skills, results orientation, relationship skills, communication, interpersonal and networking skills, presentation skills.
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