Medical Scientific Liaison At Pfizer Egypt | Medicine or Pharmacy
PURPOSE
As a field-based (70-80% of the time) medical function, the Medical Scientific Liaison (MSL) provides scientific expertise, build knowledge and activity-based relationships with Key Opinion Leaders to advance medical practice and research for the benefit of the society, thus enhancing Pfizer’s image in the scientific community across the Egypt markets. The MSL reports to the ELI Senior Medical Manager, I & I .
To actively contribute to the organization/business by taking responsibility for the scientific, technical and ethical soundness of all policies, statements and endeavors.
To provide high quality and timely service in the areas of Interactions with Healthcare Professionals, Continuing Medical Education, Clinical Research, Sales Force Training, and business support in the areas of New Product Development, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Standards, and Business Technology.
The role will act as a critical interface with identified scientific leaders and will build regional, national or international relationships to contribute to understanding of diseases, research and scientific trends, clinical practice guidelines, treatment patterns in areas relevant to our business
MAIN REPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES
To provide medical and scientific information to healthcare professionals in response to their specific requests for Pfizer to present, orally or otherwise, clinical data about marketed products and important scientific information on new products, or those in development
To liaise with healthcare professionals in order to effectively communicate and manage drug safety issues emanating from the region or of a national or international nature
To develop and maintain medical and scientific partnerships with healthcare professionals
To provide geographical focus and customer knowledge and insights, as members of Medical and Scientific Affairs team, to the development of the in-country clinical plan and to feed into above-country and global clinical plan (for marketed products as well as for those in development)
To support study and site feasibilities led by the clinical research team so as to ensure effective implementation of clinical plan as well as to develop effective relationships with a strong network of local clinicians and researchers
To support in the identification of and subsequent interaction with investigators for expanded access programs for drugs during pre-approval phase; to support Medical and/or Scientific Advisers in the design and implementation of named patient supply in accordance with Regulations and Pfizer policy
To review & approve Pfizer meeting content, promotional materials, grants based on merits and scientific content. He/she provides the needed FCPA reviews and supports the teams with necessary advices and trainings
REQUIRED SKILL SET
University degree in Medicine or Pharmacy
Excellent scientific and technical expertise
Experience of minimum 3 years with high achievement and consistent track record of success
Aspiration to work in the Medical department
Knowledge of relevant codes of practice
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent presentation skills
Project management skills
Excellent time management skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Experience of interaction at a highly scientific and technical level e.g. Specialist level
Proven self-starters, good planners and implementers, with experience of influencing others without authority and thinking analytically
Knowledge within the therapeutic area ( I & I ) is a plus