ph3Job Description /h3 pOur Medical Affairs team advances patient care by engaging in scientific exchange with external medical experts and industry leaders ensuring the scientific value of our products is understood. We connect, communicate and train internal employees to ensure a thorough understanding of the science behind the medicine and review further unmet medical needs to support collaboration to further differentiate our portfolio. /p h3Job Description /h3 pOur Medical Affairs team advances patient care by engaging in scientific exchange with external medical experts and industry leaders ensuring the scientific value of our products is understood. We connect, communicate and train internal employees to ensure a thorough understanding of the science behind the medicine and review further unmet medical needs to support collaboration to further differentiate our portfolio. Medical Scientific Liaisons are scientifically trained and credentialed therapeutic area, disease, and product experts who engage in non-promotional scientific exchange with SLs or KDMs (Scientific Leaders or Key Decision Makers). MSL interactions with SLs and KDMs are built on the credibility of the scientific exchange held. MSLs develop and execute action plans aligned with the Guiding Principles for Ex-US GMA/OGMA External Stakeholder-Facing Activities, local and global company policies, local rules regulations, and the Medical Affairs Plan (MAP). MSLs liaise between the scientific community and the Company to enhance the comprehension of scientific foundations and goals for approved, in-development, and active Company-sponsored trials and/or investigator-sponsored research studies. The MSL serves as a role model for other field medical team members in ways that include on-boarding and/or sharing of therapeutic expertise. /p h3Responsibilities And Primary Activities /h3 h3Scientific Exchange /h3 ul liDevelops professional relationships and engages with national and/or regional SLs to ensure access to medical and scientific information on areas of therapeutic interest and Company products /li liConducts peer-to-peer scientific discussions and maintains a reliable presence with those SLs to ensure they have a medical contact within the Company /li liAddresses scientific questions and directs SL inquiries on issues outside of MSL scope (e.g., grants)



to appropriate Company resources consistent with applicable policies /li liMaintains current knowledge and comprehension of dynamic scientific and clinical environment in the Company's Areas of Interest (AOI) /li /ul h3Research /h3 ul liUpon request from Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO), /li liIdentifies barriers to patient enrollment and retention efforts to achieve study milestones, recommends study sites, and identifies potential investigators to participate in phase II-IV clinical development programs /li liAddresses questions from investigators and provides information regarding participation in Company-sponsored clinical studies /li liUpon request from Scientific Affairs, /li liEnhances the comprehension of the scientific foundations and goals of investigator-sponsored research /li liIdentifies barriers to patient enrollment and retention efforts to achieve study milestones /li liInitiates discussions with SLs and/or potential investigators that include scientific/data exchange within our AOI to determine the alignment with our research strategies, studies concepts, scientific merit, and qualifications for a specific compound or trial /li /ul h3Working area /h3 ul liEmilia Romagna, Toscana e Marche. /li liTHE CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO LIVE WITHIN THE WORKING AREA IN ONE OF THE REGIONS MENTIONED ABOVE /li /ul h3Your Profile /h3 h3Qualification Experience /h3 pAn advanced scientific degree is strongly preferred, such as MD (or equivalent MB.Ch.B.), PharmD, or Ph.D. in A "life science", preferably with clinical knowledge of the assigned therapeutic area. At a minimum, a college education degree in pharmacy. /p h3Skills /h3 ul liMinimum of 2 years of pharmaceutical experience is strongly preferred. Experience in the assigned therapeutic area is highly preferred /li liStrong scientific baseline knowledge in assigned therapeutic areas (Lung and GI cancers), clinical trial methods, implementation, and data interpretation, sound scientific and clinical judgment, and eagerness to continue to learn more in depth about a specific therapeutic area /li liAbility to present scientific and other technical information with confidence,



in a way that engenders trust and credibility /li liExcellent communication skills across a variety of internal and external audiences including listening skills and probing skills /li liStrong collaboration skills and ability to function within a team environment /li liAbility to handle multiple tasks at the same time and work under pressure /li /ul pThe salary range for this position is € 49.900 - € 84.800 /p pThis role is part of national collective labor agreement “NCLA” “Quadro” “A3”. /p pThis will be based on an individual's experience, skills, organizational needs and compensation levels within their peer group. If applicable, employees may also be eligible for annual premio and long-term incentives or other benefits. Our Talent Acquisition team will provide further information to you, if applicable. /p h3Required Skills /h3 pAdaptability, Adaptability, Advisory Board Development, Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Thinking, Clinical Development, Clinical Programs, Clinical Research, Clinical Risk Management, Clinical Site Management, Clinical Supplies Management, Clinical Trial Agreements (CTA), Clinical Trial Compliance, Clinical Trial Methodology, Clinical Trials, Data Analysis, ICH GCP Guidelines, Interpersonal Relationships, Medical Affairs, Medical Knowledge, Molecular Oncology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs, Scientific Communications, Scientific Leadership {+ 1 more /p h3Preferred Skills /h3 h3Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully /h3 pMerck Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. /p h3Employee Status /h3 pRegular /p h3Relocation /h3 h3VISA Sponsorship /h3 h3Travel Requirements /h3 h3Flexible Work Arrangements /h3 pNot Applicable /p h3Shift /h3 h3Valid Driving License /h3 h3Hazardous Material(s) /h3 h3Job Posting End Date /h3 p08/12/2026 /p ul liA job posting is effective until PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. /li /ul h3Requisition ID /h3 pR /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Medical Science Liaison - Oncology (Centro-Nord) (Roma)
🏢 MSD Italia
📍 Roma