Medical Science Liaison

Pfizer · Makati City, Philippines · onsite The Medical Science Liaison serves as an ambassador and advocate for Pfizer science within the healthcare community. The MSL develops and implements a KOL engagement plan as part of annual objectives and investigates and develops an understanding of KOL needs as well as the organisational structure/governance of the KOL's affiliated institution. MAIN ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Engagements with External Experts: Develop an understanding of regional and national thought-leaders and the healthcare environments in which they work through effective professional engagements with Medical and Scientific Leaders that are centred on science and the credible exchange of unbiased scientific information. Interact with healthcare organisations and authorities, healthcare professionals, clinical investigators, and other healthcare organisations providing fair, balanced, and scientifically rigorous medical and clinical information. Meet with healthcare professionals who might be interested in engaging in a scientific discussion regarding a product's medical and clinical profile in the context of approved prescribing information as well as in response to unsolicited questions or requests for information. Knowledge Acquisition: Collects medical insights and intelligence from regular field interactions; interprets and communicates scientific and related market trends to Medical and Scientific Affairs and cross-functional team colleagues. Attends key national and/or regional scientific meetings and advisory boards as assigned and provides insights of key highlights relevant to the therapeutic area and/or products. Maintains advanced scientific expertise and understanding of the relevant therapeutic area disease, pre-marketed and approved products. Develops familiarity with competitor products. Knowledge Translation: Presents non-promotional approved scientific exchange information related to the safe and effective use of Pfizer products to KOLs and other stakeholders. Provides scientific/medical support as assigned to Medical Lead, Patient Access and Government Relations colleagues. Identifies opportunities/speakers for regional Medical Education events that align with the Medical Affairs TA Strategic Plan and collaborates with Medical Lead to develop and implement the program, including speaker training and content development for other learning activities. Participates in the development and implementation tactics identified in the Medical Affairs Operating Plans. May represent the medical at non-promotional local or regional medical events (e.g. Medical Congresses and Symposia), and may collaborate in the coordination of pre-event information and communication of post-event summaries. Clinical Research: Develops an understanding of the KOL and affiliated institution's capability/experience with clinical trials. Alert investigators to Pfizer's program for Investigator Initiated Research Studies (IIRs) and Collaborative Research Studies (CRs) and to the process for submitting investigator-designed proposals for review and approval. Facilitates submission of IIR/CR proposals according to SOPs, encourages and facilitates research publication of IIR/CR studies supported by Pfizer, in strict compliance with Pfizer policies and local regulations. Non-Promotional Scientific Information: Engage in discussions regarding scientific and clinical evidence surrounding new and existing Pfizer products and claims. Provide relevant scientific background information for formulary decisions, treatment guidelines, and Public Health programs. Provide fair, balanced, objective, scientific information and education to healthcare providers, formulary committees, and basic scientists and to internal business partners as required by identified business needs. Competency and Development: Commits to the ongoing learning of scientific advances in the assigned TA and continually developing competencies. Medical Governance: Ma