Medical Scientific Expert

Job summary

The Medical Scientific Expert serves as a scientific authority, engaging with Key Opinion Leaders to address unmet medical needs and supporting clinical trial activities. They also act as a primary point of coordination for marketed oncology products and facilitate scientific discussions with healthcare professionals.

Job details

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Serono. Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us. United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe. This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. Your Role: As a Medical Scientific Expert (MSE), you will be a pivotal contributor throughout the product lifecycle, serving as a medical and scientific authority. Your responsibilities will include developing expertise in disease and Therapeutic Areas (TAs) related to our pipeline assets, engaging with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and researchers to address unmet medical and scientific needs and supporting clinical trial activities. For our marketed products in Oncology, you will act as the Primary Point of Co-ordination (PPOC) for identified KOLs, facilitating scientific discussions and supporting data generation (i.e., investigator sponsored study) requests. You will respond to unsolicited medical inquiries from healthcare professionals (HCPs). Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective launch and implementation of medical education programs. Who You Are Minimum Qualifications: You are a dedicated professional with a strong scientific background and proven experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Your qualifications include a Bachelor of Science and a postgraduate scientific degree (Ph.D., M.D., Pharm.D. preferred) with significant industry experience. Preferred Qualifications: You have proficiency across a broad range of disease and therapeutic areas with a thorough understanding of the clinical drug development process. Experience in the field of Oncology is an asset. You have strong relationship management skills with KOLs and internal partners, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and outstanding presentation abilities. You are a proactive, independent self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment. Location: Field Based; must reside in Vancouver or Calgary Travel: 60%. This is an existing vacancy. Pay Range for this position: $125,000 - $162,800 CAD​ Our ranges incorporate all levels and career types available within this specific role and are derived from relevant industry market data within Canada. Should we decide to make an offer, we will consider several factors, including but not limited to your skills, experience, career level, and other job-related factors. This role may offer the following benefits: health, vision, and dental coverage; life insurance; disability; a Defined Contribution Pension Plan program; paid time off; and paid holidays; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses. We use AI in the process of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants. Further details on how we use AI in our recruitment process can be found here. What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress! Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

What you’ll do

The Medical Scientific Expert serves as a scientific authority, engaging with Key Opinion Leaders to address unmet medical needs and supporting clinical trial activities. They also act as a primary point of coordination for marketed oncology products and facilitate scientific discussions with healthcare professionals.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science and a postgraduate scientific degree such as a Ph.D., M.D., or Pharm.D. Significant pharmaceutical industry experience and a strong background in clinical drug development are required.

Benefits

• Health coverage
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Short-term incentive compensation
• Long-term incentive compensation

Listed skills

• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Medical scientific expertise
• Relationship management
• Clinical drug development
• Oncology
• Scientific communication
• Presentation skills
• Data generation
• Medical education
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Strategic planning
• Scientific research
• Stakeholder engagement
• Self-Starter
• Relationship Management
• Curiosity
• Time Off Management
• Key Opinion Leader Development
• Research
• Artificial Intelligence
• Clinical Trials
• Communication
• Drug Development
• Innovation
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Neurology
• Pharmaceuticals

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Consulting
• Scientific Editor
• Medical Science Liaison
• Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technicians
• Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

More jobs from Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany