Medical Science Liaison - Cutaneous Oncology - Springfield, MO
Company: Sun Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Sun Pharma)
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (Sun Pharma) is the fourth largest specialty generic pharmaceutical company in the world with global revenues of over $4.5 billion USD. Supported by more than 40 manufacturing facilities, we provide high‑quality, affordable medicines trusted by healthcare professionals and patients in over 100 countries, including the United States. Sunology—our Vision and Ideology—encapsulates our values of humility, integrity, passion, and innovation and represents our promise to all stakeholders.
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will primarily identify and engage with a targeted group of national and regional thought leaders/healthcare professionals (HCPs), payers and managed care accounts, delivering consistent, compliant scientific information in support of Oncology products. The MSL will serve as a field medical resource to HCPs, NPs, and PAs in clinical practice, and support internal SUN sales and managed markets teams.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Interact with healthcare providers and thought leaders to communicate and advance the scientific platform aligned with SUN's corporate goals.
- Communicate complex scientific information and research concepts to HCPs.
- Provide clinical and economic value information to payers and formulary decision makers.
- Identify and train members of SUN's speakers' bureau and keep them updated on new data.
- Respond to requests for investigator‑sponsored research (ISS) proposals, transit them into Sun, and present the research to Sun for review. Serve as the point of contact with the HCPs if ISS research is accepted and funded by Sun.
- Support SUN‑sponsored research.
- Provide field‑based feedback to SUN stakeholders.
- Respond to scientific inquiries in compliance with MSL standards.
- Foster scientific relationships between SUN and fellows in training.
- Lead or participate on committees or project teams supporting MSL strategies and tactics as delegated by MSL leadership.
- Seek opportunities to support the MSL value proposition, achieve results, and set an example for others by consistently demonstrating SUN values and leadership attributes.
- Gather customer feedback, uncover business opportunities for SUN, and align unmet needs with internal resources.
- Act as a strong team player, interfacing with clinical and commercial personnel and assisting in training SUN staff.
- Demonstrate tact and professionalism in all communications.
- Comply with all applicable SUN Health Care Compliance SOPs and U.S. regulations.
Qualifications
- Doctorate/terminal degree required (PharmD, MD, DO, DNP, or PhD).
- Oncology background strongly preferred.
- 1–3 years of clinical, research, and/or field medical experience preferred.
- Thorough grasp of the pharmaceutical industry, FDA requirements, and the PhRMA Code.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, team, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong presentation and education skills; ability to communicate technical information effectively.
- Demonstrated project‑management ability.
- Travel up to 60–70 %.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
- Valid driver's license.
Disclaimer
The preceding job description is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. The employer may modify duties over time.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. No discrimination will occur on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries, Inc. is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms without a valid written agreement. Resumes submitted without such agreement become the sole property of Sun and no fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited referral.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Telehealth and Behavioral Health Services
- Income Protection – Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Benefits
- 401(k) Company Match on Day One (100% vesting immediately)
- Group Life Insurance
- Wellness Programs
- Corporate Discounts on personal services: cellular phones, entertainment, and consumer goods
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider, Business Development, and Science
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing