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At Roche, we believe it is urgent to deliver medical solutions right now, even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives. We are brave in both decision and action and we believe that good business means a better world.
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is at the center of the new Roche organisation, turning upside down the role we play in society - from mostly offering world-class medicines towards much more partnering, innovating and leading generative disruption. By doing so, the MSL will be directly accountable to deliver better outcomes for patients, their community, the ecosystem and the organisation, faster.
The MSL is an empowered leader and the local face of Roche. They partner closely with all stakeholders directly touching the patient journey in a given therapeutic area, (including but not limited to healthcare professionals, academics, patient advocacy groups and patients) gaining a deep understanding of their needs in order to connect Roche’s capabilities to co-create meaningful solutions.
Key responsibilities include
The primary (but non-exclusive) point of contact between stakeholders and Roche.
Responsible for Roche’s products through their lifecycle and supports their appropriate use, which includes sharing their merits with HCPs.
Disease landscape understanding and products’ knowledge.
Broad understanding of his/her therapeutic area and its respective future pipeline, such that they can work on future-based solutions
Partners with patient journey stakeholders to remove roadblocks and unlock possibilities to deliver value for patients and the community.
Awareness of disease
Diagnosis
HCP education (pre-approved & post-approved products)
Patients’ Access to available funds e.g. PBM/SSP & others
Proactive communication with HCPs on PSP
MSL acts as a system thinker with the ability to identify shared purpose among stakeholders and leverages this to co-create solutions with stakeholders in the ecosystem.
Responsible to report incident/accident immediately to SHE department. Attend / complete all requisite on-line and F2F trainings (Role specific, Safety Responsibility and Compliance) within specified time limit to ensure the learning outcome after the training has been implemented
Who You Are
Science degree (MBBS / Pharm D / Dentistry will be an added advantage)
Business Degree is a plus
Minimum 3 years of Ophthalmology therapeutic area experience
Consistent track record of achieving objectives, collaboration and team work
Experience in agile ways of working is a plus
Cross functional experience
Strong business acumen with desired expertise in commercialization, medical and customer experience excellence.
Growth mindset and deep understanding of patient journey(s) and related treatments in oncology area, enabling engagement at the specialist level.
Broad understanding of Roche’s present portfolio and future pipeline, such that they can work on future-based solutions.
Robust understanding of medical affairs strategies and tactics including clinical research.
Excellent verbal and written English communications skills
Demonstrated excellence in relationship building and partnering at all levels within an organization
Creative approach to problem-solving with the ability to focus on details while maintaining the “big picture” view
Flexibility, creativity and enthusiasm
Roche is an equal opportunity employer.
Roche offers rewarding growth opportunities, a competitive remuneration package and a collaborative culture where people are united in purpose and will stretch you to be brave, speak up and think differently. Feel empowered to deliver meaningful outcomes, supported by accessible and inspiring leaders.
Roche encourages a high-performance culture where you are empowered and trusted to make decisions. We strive for excellence and extraordinary results and take a genuine interest in our people and their well-being, and our patients.
Take pride in knowing you can make a difference to millions of patients worldwide in developing diagnostics and treatments for oncology, neuroscience, inflammation, immunology, ophthalmology, rare diseases, respiratory disease and diabetes.
We are committed to providing an inclusive, safe, secure and healthy workplace, and to minimise any such impacts to our employees, customers and the community. We welcome applications from all people and encourage you to advise of any individual circumstances that may require consideration.
At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.
Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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