Medical Scientific Liaison

Job description

Job Description

Medical Expert Engagement

In collaboration with the cross-functional team, ensure appropriate identification, mapping and engagement of Medical Experts and study investigators in alignment to Integrated product strategy (IPS).

Provide and discuss medical, scientific and health care and outcome research evidence on new treatment options, Novartis compounds, products, therapeutic and research areas with key HCPs (e.g. external Medical Experts, researchers, key patient care providers) and relevant stakeholders involved in patient treatment decisions.

Upon unsolicited requests for information from HCPs, present data on Novartis products, this may include internally Globally approved information on compounds in development with no approved indications.

Involve HCPs when a need is identified to provide support / advice / participate in specific medical and scientific activities e.g. advisory boards, education of HCPs, publications, etc. Scientific Research Support

Provide scientific education and share information about Novartis clinical research program to identify potential study sites and support study accrual for key trials as appropriate.

Provide feasibility and research site recommendation for Novartis sponsored clinical trials.

Upon investigator request, liaise between potential researcher and the Company on IIT submission process or requests for research grade substance (Material Transfer Agreements) to support independent clinical / preclinical research.

Scientific Exchange/Insights

Support scientific exchange to advance understanding of new scientific principles, novel research trends, and current scientific debate.

Provide scientific and educational information to HCPs on specific patient critical issues.

Collect, analyze and report insights from HCPs to inform and shape medical strategy.

Internal Novartis Contributions

Serves as local medical resource for disease area and compound/product training to Novartis field colleagues (e.g. sales reps, CRAs).

Contribute to shape the IPS plan proactively providing external stakeholders’ insights and contribute to the design and execution and the Medical Affairs strategy and plan.

Ethics and Compliance

Ensure relevant processes and compliance procedures e.g. IIT processes, Medical Affairs Field Interactions Global NP4 Implementing Procedure, MA & HEOR Activities (P-NP) are always followed.
Position Title

Medical Scientific Liaison

Desired profile

Minimum requirements

Pharmacist, MSc, degree in other life sciences.

Doctoral degree preferred (PharmD, PhD, MD).

Fluent in English & Local Language (oral and written).

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Job Type

Full Time
Country

Malaysia
Work Location

Petaling Jaya
Functional Area

Research & Development
Division

PHARMA
Business Unit

AMAC
Employment Type

Regular
Company/Legal Entity

NOV MALAYSIA