Manager MSL

The Medical Science Liaison Manager (MSLM) is responsible for leading, developing, and managing the Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs). This role involves planning, organizing, and directing MSL activities within the Medical Affairs department. The MSLM works closely with the Medical Affairs team and cross-functional partners to develop strategic action plans and is accountable for the effective implementation of Medical Affairs strategies at the regional level.

In collaboration with the Medical Adviser (MA), the MSLM is also responsible for developing and managing a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) engagement plan aligned with MSL goals, objectives, and tactics. Additionally, the MSLM may support special projects and initiatives within the Medical Affairs function.

• The Manager MSL plays a crucial role in facilitating strong MSL relationships with the external scientific, medical, and managed care communities, spending time externally with customers in expert peer‑to‑peer engagements.
• In line with Medical Affairs Strategy, identify candidates, hire, train, develop, and manage a team of MSLs to implement field initiatives ensuring the development of best practices and scientifically‑based materials that are compliant with all legal and regulatory and company guidelines.
• In collaboration with key internal stakeholders (local sales teams), lead the development and execution of external/internal engagement and educational plans for HCPs and Key Scientific Leaders or KOLs.
• Lead medical education for HCPs through communication of scientific information.
• Ensure high quality presentations of scientific data to HCPs in various settings to enhance product/disease state knowledge.
• Track and provide quantitative and qualitative data from MSL activities that demonstrate customer impact to the broader organization and ensure goal achievement.
• Identify key deliverables, insights, and metrics that demonstrate the value of the MSL organization and give input to medical affairs strategy.
• Helps implement systems or practices that enable the team to obtain and communicate valuable information.
• Acts as a role model for the Medical Affairs team regarding health care issues by providing best practice examples and educating internal and external stakeholders on current trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Prioritize time and actions, and redirects efforts when circumstances change, in order to ensure the most critical results. Works to resolve obstacles that impede implementation of plans.

• Medical Degree (MBBS, MD or equivalent)
• 5 – 7 years of relevant or related experience, with 2 years of direct experience managing or leading teams.
• Strong scientific and clinical knowledge in relevant therapeutic areas.