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Senior Medical Science Liaison - Hematology/Oncology

Eisai · Bethesda, MD

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Posted Jun 19, 2026 165K–217K a year

Job Description

Medical Science Liaison (MSL) / Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr. At Eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and caregivers is Eisai's human health care (hhc) mission. We're a growing pharmaceutical company that is breaking through in neurology and oncology, with a strong emphasis on research and development. Our history includes the development of many innovative medicines, notably the discovery of the world's most widely-used treatment for Alzheimer's disease. Job Summary The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) / Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr. MSL) is a field-facing representative of US Medical Affairs with a primary responsibility of engaging in the exchange of scientific data and other medical and/or scientific information with external customers (healthcare providers, researchers, professional organization leadership, and population-based decision makers) in the areas of Eisai's interest. The person in this position will demonstrate a thorough understanding of the customer's needs, issues and priorities as they relate to Eisai's strategic business plan. MSL brings relevant insights from the field on research developments, treatment landscape and new concepts in medical treatment. MSL will assume a leadership role by teaching, coaching and mentoring new or less experienced MSLs and by assuming responsibility for special projects as they arise. b) provide key scientific and clinical information about Eisai's products; serve as a conduit for communication between Eisai Research and the medical community regarding ideas for future research with Eisai's products, and c) provide corporate value through demonstrated leadership and participation in strategic thinking.
Act as the primary clinical/scientific resource to Healthcare Providers (HCPs) in the territory for information pertaining to disease state and Eisai's product(s) to ensure awareness and understanding.
Serve as a conduit for accurate and updated clinical, scientific and medical information between Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)/investigators and the company's Medical Affairs and development groups.
Share knowledge and participate in scientific exchanges and interactions with identified KOLs.
Present clinical, scientific and economic data on Eisai's products and relevant therapeutic areas to population-based decision-makers, as requested.
Identify and report key scientific, clinical and research insights from KOLs to Medical Affairs.
Develop, implement and present to management plans to support Medical Affairs strategic direction for assigned territory.
Training/Education Resource
Maintain and demonstrate thorough and up-to-date knowledge of disease state, study methodology, clinical information, and product data.
Demonstrate full knowledge of and ability to execute on approved medical platforms/strategies and MSL initiatives.
Serve as technical/scientific subject matter resource to Eisai commercial personnel, if requested.
assist with supervision/performance evaluation; assume responsibility for special projects. Research Support
The MSL may also be involved with providing recommendations for site selection and scientific expertise to Investigators involved in company sponsored post-marketing studies.
Lead field medical efforts in support of Eisai's collaboration and interactions with professional organizations/societies & advocacy groups, as required.

Educational Requirements Requires an advanced, terminal Doctorate level (D-level) degree in medical or health sciences (e.g. MD, PhD, PharmD, DPH, EdD). For MSL 0-3 years of experience in the pharma/biotech industry/clinical pharmacist/research/ related experience in a scientific or clinical setting, preferably as MSL.
MSL, a minimum of 3 years MSL experience in Oncology/Hematology.
Strong broad-based scientific and pharmaceutical knowledge.
Knowledge of treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, FDA regulations and OIG guidelines are required.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and not requiring close supervision while adhering to Medical Affairs strategic direction.
Ability and interest in coaching and mentoring less experienced MSLs. Ability and interest in leading and participating in projects while effectively balancing projects with field work.
Committed to the concept of team and working within the framework of the Medical Affairs Department and Eisai organization, including as it pertains to compliance with policies, systems and practices.
Sound computer skills including applications for word processing, producing slide materials and working with spreadsheets.
Previous established relationships with KOLs in Oncology/Hematology.
Possesses an understanding of the pharmaceutical corporate environment and appreciation for commercial operations, including marketing and sales strategies.
Capable of engaging in frequent business travel (approximately 60% of time), including air travel, ability to travel overnight and occasionally on weekends.
Domestic and international travel may include spending time at cancer trial sites/institutions, conference center, offices and hotels.
This is a field-based position. The employee is required to set up a home-based office.
Communication & Cross-functional Influence, Critical Thinking & Agility, Healthcare Environment Dynamics, KOL/ HCP Engagement, Medical Data and Insights, Mentoring, Resource Planning & Management, Territory Management (MSL)
Eisai Salary Transparency Language:
The annual base salary range for the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) / Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr. MSL), Oncology - DC, DE, MD and WV is from: $165,300-$216,900 Under current guidelines, this position is eligible to participate in: Eisai is an equal opportunity employer and as such, is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

Benefits

  • Health insurance

Additional Details

City
Bethesda
State
Maryland
Country
US
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