## About this opportunity

We are hiring a field-based Medical Science Liaison (MSL) focused on Onc Heme for the Great Lake Region covering Michigan, Indiana and Kentucky. This is a customer-facing, non-promotional medical and scientific role. The MSL's key objective is to create impact through advancing clinical practice within the assigned territory that leads to improved patient outcomes. The territory will be responsible for covering Michigan, Indiana and Kentucky. The preferable location for the successful candidate would be to reside near a major airport in territory. Must live within 50 miles of the border of this territory to be considered. Relocation is not available.

This is a field based, customer-facing position the majority of the time, with approximately 60-70% travel required to achieve performance and business objectives (face to face, virtual, email, telephone, etc.). Driving is an essential function of this role; you must have a fully valid and unrestricted driver's license. 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.

### What you will do day-to-day

You will leverage scientific expertise and market knowledge to establish and build professional relationships and engage with Healthcare Providers (HCPs) including community physicians, pharmacists, medical experts, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Customer engagements may include emerging data discussions, clinical trial activities, uncovering barriers in the patient journey, understanding market dynamics within the territory, exploration of areas of unmet medical need, pipeline discussions, disease state and product education, capturing adverse events, and collecting medical insights through all stages of a product lifecycle.

You will identify key stakeholders with influence on the patient journey, plan Medical Engagements (MEs) and Key Accounts aligned to medical strategy, and identify opportunities for partnership with academic centers, centers of excellence, and systems of care. Clinical trial support for company-sponsored trials, cross-functional collaboration with Medical Affairs and Clinical Operations colleagues, and regular interaction with internal colleagues (e.g., HEOR, access, marketing, commercial, sales) are expected as part of a One Novartis approach.

Administrative responsibilities must be completed in a timely manner, including profiling core customers and ensuring up-to-date information in CRM systems (e.g., Veeva CRM), voicemail, e-mail, expense reports, and compliance modules.

### Education, experience and skills

Education: Graduate degree in science or healthcare required; doctoral degree preferred (MD, Ph. D, DNP, Pharm. D, etc).

Experience expectations vary by level:

- For Manager level: 0-3 years of experience in a Field Medical position within the pharmaceutical industry or as an MSL is required OR 3-5 years of relevant medical affairs, clinical research, or related experience in a scientific or clinical setting preferred.

- For AD level: Minimum of 3 years' experience in a Field Medical-based position within the pharmaceutical industry or as an MSL is preferred OR 5-7 years of relevant medical affairs, clinical research, or related experience in a scientific or clinical setting required.

Across levels, strong clinical knowledge is required, including pharmacotherapy, treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, medical expert engagement strategies, and FDA promotional guidelines, regulations, and ethical guidelines applied to the pharmaceutical industry.

Skills and systems referenced include Veeva CRM, and the job lists desired skills such as Account Management, Clinical Research, Clinical Study Reports, Customer Insights, Data Warehouse (Dwh), Disease Management, Education, Health Economics, Internal Medicine, Medical Information, Medical Research, Medical Writing, Patient Care, Phase Iv Clinical Trial, Rfi (Request For Information), Scientific Support, Strategic Alliances, Utilization Management (Um), and Value Propositions.

### Working conditions and compensation details

Field roles include a dedicated initial training period that must be successfully completed; training includes home study and will be in eight (8) or fewer hours per day and forty (40) or fewer hours per week.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between; for Manager: $145,600 - $270,400 and for AD: $160,300 - $297,700 per year. A Salary Range is also cited as $160,300.00 - $297,700.00. 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. 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.

### Inclusion and accommodations

Candidates will perform their duties in accordance with applicable law, regulations, and Novartis policies. We work within Ethics, Compliance and Promotional policies (Novartis & Federal) and expect others to do the same. We strive to ensure a diverse and inclusive environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment and adhere to company policies, state and federal laws and regulations.

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 the position, please send an e-mail to tas.nacomms@novartis.com or call +1 (877)395-2339 and include the job requisition number in your message.