Medical Information Specialist

At Eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and caregivers is Eisai's human health care (hhc) mission. We're a growing pharmaceutical company that is breaking through in neurology and oncology, with a strong emphasis on research and development. Our history includes the development of many innovative medicines, notably the discovery of the world's most widely-used treatment for Alzheimer's disease. As we continue to expand, we are seeking highly-motivated individuals who want to work in a fast-paced environment and make a difference. If this is your profile, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary

The Medical Information Specialist is responsible for meeting the medical information needs of external customers and internal business partners as it relates to the company's products. He/she will contribute to the development of high-quality Medical Information deliverables within the team and will be a visible member of the department by collaborating cross-functionally to meet Medical Affairs objectives. This includes but is not limited to:

• Utilize clinical and scientific expertise to respond to medical information inquiries from health care professionals, patient/consumers, field staff, internal business partners and other customers. Serves as a primary point of contact for all inquiries received in Medical Information.
• Monitor scientific literature for potential adverse event reports; report findings to Product Safety within established timeframes.
• Research and conduct detailed analyses of the scientific literature for Eisai marketed products, investigational compounds, competitor products/compounds, and related disease states. Contribute to communication, reporting and storage of findings.
• Contribute to the development and revision of standard medical responses, Q & A documents and other medical information resources if/as needed.
• May potentially assist Medical Information Managers in ensuring the accuracy of Eisai's advertising, promotional and scientific materials as part of Copy Review Committee and Medical Review Committee.
• Assist with and contribute to other Scientific Communications and Medical Affairs activities as needed by the team.

Essential Functions

• Respond to unsolicited medical inquiries from healthcare professionals, patients/consumers, field staff and other internal business partners, regarding Eisai marketed products, investigational compounds, clinical trials and other product information. 60%
• Utilize literature evaluation skills to monitor scientific literature for potential adverse event reports; Research and conduct detailed analyses of the scientific literature for Eisai marketed products, investigational compounds, competitor products/compounds, and related disease states for use by Scientific Communications, Medical Affairs and other internal business partners. Contribute to communication, reporting and storage of literature findings. 10%
• Contribute to the development and revision of standard medical responses, AMCP dossiers, Q & A documents, and other medical information resources. 20%
• May support the Medical Information Managers with CRC and MRC processes by reviewing advertising, promotional and scientific materials for medical accuracy. 5%
• Assist with and contribute to other Scientific Communications and Medical Affairs activities, training and performance improvement initiatives. 5%

Requirements

• Biomedical training and education (RPh, RN - PharmD preferred).
• Superior literature database search skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience in medical writing.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Knowledge of U.S. regulatory standards related to pharmaceutical manufacturers' communications and dissemination of medical information, clinical trial processes and drug approval processes.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in pharmaceutical industry-based medical information or related discipline.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software and customer management software

Skills:Communication & Cross-functional Influence, Critical Thinking & Business Agility, Healthcare Environment Dynamics, Inquiry Resolution, Literature Evaluation, Medical Information Writing Skills, Medical Review, Mentoring/ People Development, Resource Planning & Management

Eisai Salary Transparency Language:
The base salary range for the Medical Information Specialist is from :78,100-102,500

Under current guidelines, this position is eligible to participate in : Eisai Inc. Annual Incentive Plan.

Final pay determinations will depend on various factors including but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, and skills.

Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. For additional information on Company employee benefits programs, visit .

Certain other benefits may be available for this position, please discuss any questions with your recruiter.

Eisai is an equal opportunity employer and as such, is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. Similarly, considering the need for reasonable accommodations, Eisai prohibits discrimination against persons because of disability, including disabled veterans.

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