At Daiichi Sankyo, we are united by a single purpose, to improve lives around the world through innovative medicines. With a legacy of innovation since 1899, a presence in more than 30 countries, and more than 19,000 employees, we are advancing breakthrough therapies in oncology, cardiovascular disease, rare diseases, and immune disorders. Guided by our 2030 vision to “be an innovative global healthcare company contributing to the sustainable development of society”, we are shaping a healthier, more hopeful future for patients, their families, and society.
The Position
In your function you will act as the primary point of contact and the local key scientific expert for Quizartinib and AML disease with internal and external stakeholders in Austria. You work with both the local Medical team as well as with the European Medical Affairs team and report directly to the Director European Medical Affairs Hematology (dotted line to the Head of Medical Affairs Oncology in Austria). This is a mixed position mainly based on MSL activities (70-80% on the field) and with national office-based activities (for example: national advisory boards and symposia, compliance for material approvals, HCP contracts, etc.).
Key Responsibilities
* Mapping of Key External Experts (KEE) tier 1 and 2 and establishing professional relationships with medical and scientific opinion leaders and relevant medical societies
* Acting as primary point of contact communicating the scientific value of hematology products (current focus on Quizartinib) to internal and external stakeholders showing a customer centricity approach involving KEEs, nurses, scientific country AML collaborative groups
* Develop and execute an external stakeholder engagement plan aligned with the regional and country medical director
* Initiate and support medical affairs activities such as e.g. advisory boards and symposia, data generation and dissemination to the main/key stakeholders in line with the European strategy
* Evaluate and discuss ISS with KEEs if there is a need aligned with the regional medical director
* Manage dedicated budget aligned with the regional medical director in line with company and legal polices.
* Respond to scientific queries with regards to our hematology pipeline products in development, based on Medical Affairs and Medical Information documents
* Support and manage Medical Affairs clinical activities strategy, planning, design and execution (in close co-operation with HQ and CROs)
* Contribute to the pre-launch and launch steps of new hematology products (providing scientific support)
* Contribute and execute the R&D clinical trials (site selection, SIV and follow up of clinical trials)
* Ensure compliance requirements are factored into programs’ scientific activities and conduct all activities in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations
* Express attitude and growth mindset to work in a cross functional team
Qualifications
* Scientific background (MD, PharmD, PhD, other scientific degree)
* Experience as MSL or other roles in Medical Affairs is mandatory
* Oncology knowledge/expertise in hematology highly recommended
* Experienced in communicating with medical-scientific opinion leaders
* Ability to quickly and accurately learn, retain and present detailed scientific information
* Excellent presentation skills, communicating and facilitating discussions with small and large groups in an engaging manner
* Field based within the area of activity or available to definitively relocate
* Ability to work in a matrix and multicultural organization
* High self-motivation, assertiveness and goal orientation
* “Hands on” mentality
* Local Language plus very good English skills
* MS-Office skills
* Good understanding on local laws and procedures
What We Offer
* Annual base salary starting from 70.000 gross (depending on qualification and experience)
* Company car also for private use
* Participation in bonus system
* Several other attractive benefits (company pension scheme, off from work without vacation consumption from December 24th to December 31st, increased anniversary bonuses in addition to the entitlement under the collective bargaining agreement, tax‑privileged inheritance and death insurance, job bike)
Working at Daiichi Sankyo is more than just a job – it is your chance to make a difference and change patients’ lives for the better. We can only achieve this ambitious goal together. That is why we foster a culture of mutual respect and continuous learning, with a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity. Here, you will have the opportunity to grow, think boldly, and contribute your ideas. If you have a proactive mindset and passion for addressing the needs of patients, we eagerly await your application.
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