Medical Science Liaison, CART Immunology - Gulf South (FL/AL/MS/LA/TN/PR)

Job Description Summary

South (FL/AL/MS/LA/TN/PR) Location: Remote

Job Description

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role is a field based, customer-facing, non-promotional medical and scientific position. The MSL's key objective is to create impact through advancing clinical practice within the assigned territory that leads to improved patient outcomes. The MSL must demonstrate deep therapeutic expertise, understand territory and market influences, engage scientifically with Healthcare Providers (HCPs) and medical experts, manage, and develop their territory and execute all relevant activities in alignment with the medical strategic and tactical plan - while functioning within the Novartis Code of Conduct, Ethics/Compliance policies and Working Practice documents. The MSL will Inform and shape medical strategy through application of a curious mindset to collect impactful and actionable insights, understanding the potential strategic impact of critical insights.

Role Responsibilities

• Leverage scientific expertise and market knowledge to establish and build professional relationships and engage with HCPs (including community physicians, pharmacists, medical experts, nurses, and other healthcare professionals) and other thought leaders in geographical area as aligned with medical strategy.
• Engage with customers - customer engagements may include emerging data discussions, clinical trial activities, uncovering barriers in patient journey, understanding market dynamics within their territory, exploration of areas of unmet medical need, pipeline discussions, educating on disease state and product, capturing adverse events, and capturing medical insights through all stages of product lifecycle.
• Demonstrate strategic territory vision and ensure appropriate territory identification, mapping, and planning of Medical Engagements (MEs) and Key Accounts as aligned to medical strategy and in collaboration with internal Novartis colleagues.
• Identify key stakeholders with influence on the patient journey and in the disease space throughout the product development lifecycle to establish strategies for education, engagement, and partnership.
• Identify opportunities for partnership with academic centers, centers of excellence, and/or systems of care to drive impact within the assigned territory.
• Identify opportunities to involve HCPs or MEs when a specific medical need is identified (e.g., publications, clinical trial participation, etc.).
• Identify opportunities for internal collaboration with other Novartis stakeholders to drive forward therapeutic area, clinical, or product goals as appropriate.
• Provide clinical trial support for company-sponsored trials facilitating relevant medical activities and working cross-functionally with Medical Affairs and Clinical Operations colleagues.
• Collaborate regularly and effectively with internal colleagues (e.g., HEOR, access, marketing, commercial, sales) within the assigned therapeutic area and territory to advance clinical practice while maintaining customer centricity and a One Novartis approach in accordance with Novartis compliance standards.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of assigned therapeutic area and Novartis compounds to serve as a medical resource to customers and internal colleagues.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of internal policies and external regulations (e.g., field medical Working Practice Document, travel policy, expense policy, state and local laws, institutional policies) and how they affect day-to-day responsibilities.
• Execute all administrative responsibilities and training (e.g., Veeva CRM, voicemail, e-mail, expense reports, compliance modules) in a timely manner, including profiling of core customers and ensuring up-to-date information in the CRM.

Position Requirements

• Strong clinical knowledge including pharmacotherapy, treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, medical expert engagement strategies, and FDA promotional guidelines, regulations, and ethical guidelines applied to the pharmaceutical industry.
• Candidates will perform duties in accordance with applicable law, regulations, and Novartis policies.
• Work within Ethics, Compliance and Promotional policies (Novartis & Federal) and ensure those around him/her do the same.
• Work to ensure a diverse and inclusive environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment.
• Adherence with Company policies, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager.
• Field based, customer-facing position majority of the time with approximately % travel required to achieve performance and business objectives (face to face, virtual, email, telephone, etc.).

MSL, Manager - level

Education: Graduate degree in science or healthcare required; doctoral degree preferred (MD, PhD, DNP, PharmD).

Experience for Manager Level

• 0-3 years of experience in a Field Medical position within the pharmaceutical industry or as an MSL is required OR
• 3-5 years of relevant medical affairs, clinical research, or related experience in a scientific or clinical setting preferred.

MSL, Associate Director - level

Education: Graduate degree in science or healthcare required; doctoral degree preferred (MD, PhD, DNP, PharmD).

Experience for AD Level

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a Field Medical-based position within the pharmaceutical industry or as an MSL is preferred OR
• 5-7 years of relevant medical affairs, clinical research, or related experience in a scientific or clinical setting required.

Novartis Compensation Summary

The salary for this position is expected to range between Manager: $145,600 - $270,400 and for AD: $160,300 - $297,700 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors such as relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

Driving is an Essential Function of this Role

Driving is an essential function. Because driving is an essential function of the role, you must have a fully valid and unrestricted driver's license to be qualified for this role. The company provides reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals with medical restrictions if an accommodation can be provided without eliminating the essential function of driving.

COVID-19 Vaccine Policy (customer-facing roles only)

While Novartis does not require vaccination for COVID-19 or proof of a recent negative test result for COVID-19 at this time, employees working in customer-facing roles must adhere to and comply with customers' credentialing guidelines, which may require vaccination. As required by applicable law, Novartis will consider requests for reasonable accommodation for those unable to be vaccinated. This requirement is subject to applicable state and local laws and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions. Please send accommodation requests to .

EEO Statement

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

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Salary Range

$160,300.00 - $297,700.00

Skills Desired

• Building Construction
• Business Analysis
• Business Networking
• Clinical Practices
• Clinical Research
• Clinical Study Reports
• Collaboration
• Curious Mindset
• Disease Management
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Drug Development
• Epidemiology
• Medical Information
• Medical Research
• Medical Writing
• Microsoft Word
• Phase IV Clinical Trial
• Product Placement
• Scientific Support