Medical Science Liaison - Neuroscience - San Francisco - Remote
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Job Description Summary #LI-HybridJoin Novartis as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in a field-based, customer-facing, non-promotional medical and scientific role, where you will inform and shape medical strategy through the application of a curious mindset to collect impactful and actionable insights. The MSL's key objective is to create impact by advancing clinical practice within the assigned territory, leading to improved patient outcomes. The MSL will engage scientifically with Healthcare Providers (HCPs) and medical experts, manage/develop their territory, and execute activities aligned with the medical strategic plan. Location/travel: This MSL will be responsible for covering the San Francisco Bay area territory and the preferable location for the successful candidate would be to reside in the San Francisco Bay area. Candidates must live within 50 miles of the border of this territory to be considered. Please note that this role will not provide relocation as a result. This position will require 60-70% travel. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager. Job Description Key Responsibilities:
Education: Graduate degree in science or healthcare required; doctoral degree preferred (MD, PhD, DNP, PharmD, etc.) Experience required for Manager Level: * 0-3 years of experience in a field-based medical position within the pharmaceutical industry or as an MSL OR 3-5 years of relevant medical affairs, clinical research, or related experience in a scientific or clinical setting. Experience required for AD Level:
Desirable Requirement for all levels:
Field roles with a dedicated training period only: The individual hired for this role will be required to successfully complete certain initial training, including home study, in eight (8) or fewer hours per day and forty (40) or fewer hours per week. Field roles with a company car: Driving is an essential function of this role, meaning it is fundamental to the purpose of this job and cannot be eliminated. Because driving is an essential function of the role, you must have a fully valid and unrestricted driver's license to be qualified for this role. The company provides reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals with medical restrictions, if an accommodation can be provided without eliminating the essential function of driving Novartis Compensation Summary: The salary for this position is expected to range between $166,400 - $249,600 per year for the Manager level and $183,200 - $274,800 per year for the Associate Director level. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves. EEO Statement: The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Accessibility and reasonable accommodations The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. Salary Range $160,300.00 - $297,700.00Skills Desired Building Construction, Business Analysis, Business Networking, Clinical Practices, Clinical Research, Clinical Study Reports, Collaboration, Curiosity, Disease Management, Diversity & Inclusion, Drug Development, Epidemiology, Medical Information, Medical Research, Medical Writing, Microsoft Word, Phase Iv Clinical Trial, Product Placement, Scientific Support |