Medical Science Liaison-Biologics-Severe Asthma-Nanjing

JOB PURPOSE 工 作 目 的
Summarizes the job’s purpose or role and why it exists in the organization
概 述 工 作 的 目 的 或 角 色 及 其 在 机 构 内 的 价 值
Field-based position responsible for implementation of activities for establishment of scientific leadership of AstraZeneca. This includes development and enhancement of professional relationships with healthcare professionals, building deep scientific understanding of AstraZeneca compounds. Driving positive opinions for the scientific and clinical value of AZ compounds for patients’ needs. Deliver medical education and clinical support to medical professionals, training sales teams and involvement in development of brand strategy. The position may also be involved in review of product materials and response to medical queries.
There are 4 levels in MSL technical role, i.e. MSL, Sr. MSL, Executive MSL and Principle MSL.
NATURE & SCOPE 工 作 性 质 及 范 围
(a) Organization structure / 组 织 机 构
( Please attached an updated organization chart of your team 请 附 上 你 所 属 团 队 的 最 新 结 构 图)
Depending on specific team structure
Functionally reports to / 功 能 汇 报 (Please specify position title 请 注 明 职 位 名 称)
Depending on specific team structure
Operationally reports to / 运 作 汇 报
Depending on specific team structure
Position title of subordinates/ Number of subordinate / 下 属 的 岗 位 名 称 及 人 数
Depending on specific team structure
(b) Key working relationships / 主 要 工 作 关 系
Internal contacts within AZ / 内 部 联 系
Other Medical affairs function(Evidence Generation) Commercial (i.e., Sales, Marketing, Market Access…) and Compliance
External contacts with organizations outside AZ / 外 界 联 系
KEE/HCP
Health Care Professionals
Study Investigators
Payer Customers and Policy Makers
（c）Working Location / 工作地点 （Optional）
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES / 主 要 职 责
Key Result Areas
(in order of importance)
Key TasksMeasurements
External Medical & Scientific engagement
Build, enhance and maintain the engagement with scientific leader
60% of time in field engaging HCPs and external stakeholders across territory and brands
Proactively identify HCPs with high levels of scientific expertise in local treatment practice to collaborate on specific medical marketing activities
Development and implementation of KEE engagement plan in collaboration with line manager. Review with line manager this plan every quarter, develop KEE visit plan- this includes pre call visit/engagement plan with clear objective of the visit, key points discussion for the visit, data to be shared and discussed with the KEE
Develop own scientific knowledge for discussion on all aspects of the data to be shared with KEE in a scientific, objective and balanced way through 1:1 discussions. Prepare for such interactions with peer group discussions. Respond to unsolicited requests for information about unapproved AZ products or unapproved uses of approved products, presenting such information in an objective, scientifically balanced, substantiated manner. Develop database of Key external experts and also provide recommendations for advisory board participation
Quantity
60% of available time spent meeting KEEs. (Available time = total days minus holidays, weekends, sickness)
Complete records of KEE visits and regular review by MSL line manager (define routine review as monthly for new starters and quarterly for non-new starters)
Coverage/engagement of KEEs versus plan
Improvement in advocacy score
Quality
Meeting skills and presentation skills based on in field coaching and assessment annual role play assessment of capabilities and scientific knowledge– use standard assessment form and methodology
Feedback from KEEs
Build and maintain trust-based relationships with external stakeholders
Build AZ relationship with key external stakeholders (e.g. patient advocacy groups, key medical organizations, hospital pharmacy). Find opportunities to collaborate with such external stakeholders. Provide scientific support in CME events and through appropriate medical sponsorships/ partnership
Act as scientific expert in the disease area(s) by presenting therapeutic updates to external stakeholders
Quantity of CMEs and Medical Sponsorship versus plan
Positive customer feedback post events
Develop or initiate scientific programs to explore unmet medical needs in priority disease area(s)
Work with HCPs in scientific activities that help advance disease understanding such as:
- Identify and recommend KEEs for Advisory Boards
- Identify potential speakers and train speakers as appropriate
- Interact in the field with the medical community in the context of various medical projects, such as clinical trials, ESRs, scientific exchange meetings
- Discuss potential involvement in LCM
- Respond to unsolicited off label questions from KEEs
Able to conduct basic discussions on clinical trials in terms of study design and feasibility
Quantity
No. of Advisory Board Meetings versus plan
No. of P2Ps/round table discussions versus plan
No. of CMEs versus plan
No. of ESRs communicated
Quality
Positive customer feedback
In field observation by line manager and coaching form
Medical & Scientific Support for internal stakeholders
Act as scientific expert in priority disease area(s) for internal stakeholders
Continuously acquire and update necessary scientific knowledge on therapeutic area and relevant compounds
Provide the AZ internal stakeholders with an understanding of the local medical community, clinical practice, trends and real or perceived gaps in current scientific knowledge and medical treatment, competitor information
Provide regular update on partnerships with HCPs, as speakers, or in the context of medical projects
Initiate and conduct appropriate AZ staff training & development on information regarding current and emerging clinical data and emerging trends in clinical medicine and practice within TA
To work with internal cross functional team on formulary listing
Provide scientific support at AZ sponsored educational events
Quantity
% of trainings conducted versus plan
No of days providing training versus plan
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Quality
Feedback on training from participants
Feedback from business partners on quality of contribution to Medical and Brand plans – collected by line manager
Personal Development
Continuously demonstrate development of scientific expertise in disease area(s) of company focus
Attend relevant scientific congresses and HCP meetings to gather new knowledge on AZ compounds, competitor information and therapeutic area
Positive engagement and response to coaching and feedback received from line manager
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