Sr. Medical Science Liaison: Solid Tumor - Southwest Region

Senior Medical Science Liaison - Solid Tumor

Territory: Arizona, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah

About Servier

Servier in the U.S. is a Boston-based, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company launched by Servier Group in 2018. As a privately held organization, Servier is uniquely positioned to advance cutting-edge science, tackle underserved therapeutic areas, and make patients the focus of every strategic decision.

Role Summary

Under the guidance of the Field Medical Lead for Solid Tumor Oncology, the Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr MSL) is responsible for managing and executing field medical activities within a specific geographic territory and contributing to company-wide initiatives that support Servier’s strategy. The Sr MSL will serve as a critical link between Servier and external healthcare providers (HCPs) establishing strong professional collaborations with investigators and other HCPs within the designated territory. Focusing on solid tumor oncology, the Sr MSL will provide credible scientific expertise within Servier and share scientific insights that will impact the strategies of U.S and Global Medical teams, Servier’s Leadership Team, and other internal stakeholders. The Sr MSL’s actions and collaborations with HCPs are on the forefront of advancing science and medicine on behalf of patients.

Primary Responsibilities

Scientific Exchange with HCPs

• Utilize internal platforms to identify and qualify key opinion leaders (KOLs) within your geographic territory.
• Prepare and maintain a territory management plan that will be shared with Medical Leadership and other internal stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain collaborations with HCPs by identifying KOLs within your geographic territory and engaging in mutually beneficial scientific exchange regarding disease areas, therapeutic mechanisms of action, clinical study design/results, and Servier’s development pipeline.
• Understand KOL viewpoint on research and science being conducted by Servier.
• Collect, analyze, and communicate scientific insights with Servier’s Leadership Team and other internal stakeholders.
• Respond to on- and off-label questions with the highest integrity, compliance, and adherence to legal, regulatory and Servier guidelines, policies & procedures.
• Manage concerns of physicians and investigators regarding trials, drug usage, and challenges related to clinical care.
• Develop and maintain an advanced level of knowledge about pertinent studies, compounds, and diseases that would facilitate collegiate and scientific discussions with leading oncology thought leaders.
• Mastery of compliance concepts and ability to apply them to the ever-changing health care environment.
• Consistently demonstrate a high standard of excellence in the management of assigned territory while also contributing to the success of colleagues and the MSL organization as a whole.

Knowledge Generation

• Support company-sponsored studies (CSSs) by helping to identify appropriate sites and investigators, site initiation visits, engaging investigators, sharing trial updates, accrual support, identifying challenges related to the trial, and communicating appropriate information to internal stakeholders.
• Support investigator-sponsored studies (ISSs) by reviewing proposals submitted by investigators within your geographic territory, identifying the trials that fit within Servier’s ISS strategy for the therapeutic area, presenting select proposals to local and global review committees, communicating committee decisions to investigators, and maintaining effective communication with investigators throughout the duration of the ISS.
• Collect, analyze, and share relevant scientific information presented at congresses and during scientific exchange. When assigned, coordinate the efforts of other MSLs to provide coverage for a specific congress.
• Participate in or lead advisory board meetings at the local, regional, and national level.

Internal Contributions

• Generate and distribute timely, high-quality insights reports based on interactions with HCPs and information collected through congresses, literature review, internal platforms, and social media.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings as appropriate, compliantly providing guidance and sharing insights based on HCP interactions.
• Identify gaps in scientific literature and proactively share information with internal stakeholders.
• Provide education to internal stakeholders, sharing up-to-date scientific information about a therapeutic area and/or company products.
• Provide medical support to facilitate the listing of products in medical guidelines, and formularies as appropriate.
• Initiate and autonomously execute projects that align with company strategy and require cross-functional collaboration.
• Execute all responsibilities within legal, regulatory, and compliance guidelines.
• Advocate for the Medical organization and the MSL role by understanding corporate strategy and describing how Medical (and MSLs, specifically) contribute to the achievement of that strategy.

Other duties as required or directed by the Manager or Functional Management

Education and Required Skills

• Accredited doctorate degree in a life-science or basic-science discipline (MD, DO, PharmD, DNP, D.Sc, or Ph.D.)
• 5+ years of MSL Solid Tumor Oncology experience highly preferred (including scientific knowledge in Solid Tumor Oncology and Oncology therapeutic products).
• Product launch experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills required, including the ability to listen, present scientific information with confidence and clarity, and engage in mutually beneficial scientific exchange.
• Expertly recognize differences in communication styles with the ability to adapt behavior patterns and one’s own style to work more effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience formulating and executing plans to achieve strategic goals consistent with the long-term interests of an organization.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Formal mentoring of MSLs and other colleagues within the department as needed.
• Understanding of, and experience with, the legal, regulatory, and compliance framework applicable to interactions with HCPs, payers, patient advocacy, and other business partners.
• Operate with a high level of integrity, professionalism, and initiative.
• Take and follow directions, accept guidance from management, and adjust quickly to changes while continuing to consistently function at a very high level.
• Take actions that go beyond job requirements to achieve objectives with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Quickly and accurately learn, retain, and present detailed scientific information.

Travel and Location

• Candidate must live in territory (Arizona, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah)
• This is a remote position; however, frequent travel is required. The MSL should be available to travel up to 70% of time, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Servier’s Commitment

Servier is committed to modeling diversity, equity, and inclusion within the industry. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that maintains equitable treatment for all and we welcome applicants who are passionate, committed, and innovative individuals. We encourage candidates to apply to our open roles as we are always willing to consider experiences and skills beyond what is listed in the job description.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.