Eisai U.S. Neurology

Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr. MSL) / Principal Medical Science Liaison (Principal MSL) Oncology - AZ, NM, UT (Open)

Posted 30+ days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Eisai U.S. Neurology

  • Job overview

    The Senior or Principal Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role at Eisai involves engaging healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders in oncology to exchange scientific information and insights, supporting Eisai's strategic business goals and advancing medical affairs.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The MSL will communicate scientific data to healthcare providers, lead congress activities, build relationships with key opinion leaders, mentor junior MSLs, provide strategic insights, and manage projects to support Eisai's oncology portfolio.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The salary range for Senior MSL is $160,100 to $210,100 annually and for Principal MSL is $182,200 to $239,085 annually, with eligibility for annual and long-term incentive plans and participation in company benefits programs.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates must have an advanced doctoral degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, etc.), with 1.5-3+ years MSL experience for Senior level and 8+ years oncology experience with 5+ years MSL experience for Principal level; strong oncology knowledge, presentation skills, mentoring experience, and ability to travel extensively are required.

  • Career development

    The role offers leadership opportunities such as mentoring other MSLs and leading special projects, contributing to strategic planning and gaining experience in national scope project management.

  • Work environment and culture

    Eisai emphasizes a mission-driven culture focused on unmet medical needs, innovation in neurology and oncology, and values diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity in a fast-paced environment.

  • Company information

    Eisai is a pharmaceutical company known for breakthroughs in neurology and oncology, including the development of widely-used Alzheimer's treatments, with a strong focus on research and development.

  • Team overview

    The MSL will join the US Medical Affairs team, working closely with healthcare providers, researchers, and company stakeholders to advance Eisai's oncology interests.

  • Job location and travel

    This is a field-based position covering Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah, requiring a home-based office and frequent travel (approximately 60%) including overnight and weekend trips.

  • Unique job features

    This role uniquely combines scientific exchange, strategic leadership, and mentoring responsibilities in a field-based setting with significant travel and interaction with top healthcare leaders.

Company overview

Eisai U.S. Neurology is a division of Eisai Inc., the American subsidiary of the global Japanese pharmaceutical company Eisai Co., Ltd., focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and epilepsy. The company generates revenue primarily through the research, development, and sale of prescription medications, including notable products like Leqembi (lecanemab) for Alzheimer's and Fycompa for epilepsy. Eisai has a longstanding commitment to human health care (hhc), emphasizing patient-centric approaches and strategic collaborations, including partnerships with Biogen and other biotech firms. Candidates should be aware of Eisai's significant role in advancing neurology treatments, its robust clinical pipeline, and its reputation for ethical research and global impact. The company values scientific innovation, collaboration, and a mission-driven culture aimed at addressing unmet medical needs in neurology.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to showcase your advanced medical or health sciences degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, etc.) and emphasize your oncology expertise, including clinical research, drug development, and KOL engagement.

  • Highlight leadership skills such as mentoring, coaching, and managing complex projects, as well as your ability to communicate scientific data clearly to healthcare providers and decision-makers.

  • Apply through multiple channels including the Eisai U.S. Neurology corporate careers page, LinkedIn job postings, and reputable pharma job boards to maximize your application visibility.

  • Connect on LinkedIn with current Eisai Medical Affairs professionals or MSLs in oncology; use ice breakers like commenting on recent Eisai oncology research, asking about their experience with Eisai’s products, or inquiring about key therapeutic trends they see in the field.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'Medical Science Liaison,' 'Oncology,' 'KOL engagement,' 'clinical research,' 'mentoring,' and 'strategic planning' to ensure it passes initial automated screenings.

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