Assoc. Dir., Med. Science Liaisons, MPN/GVHD, PA/DE

Role Summary

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is the field-based medical/scientific expert for the company, focused on non-promotional engagement with healthcare providers, including providing medical and scientific education on appropriate uses of Incyte marketed products, responding to unsolicited requests for medical information, understanding the evolving therapeutic landscape, and supporting research collaborations across the Incyte oncology portfolio. This position will focus on Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs) and Graft-Versus Host Disease (GVHD). Territory will include Pennsylvania and Delaware.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with key investigators, institutions, groups and consortia strategic to the safe and effective use of company products
• Provides education to the medical community on Incyte products and disease areas of focus
• Provides responses to unsolicited requests for medical information, often in direct collaboration with Medical Information Services personnel
• Increases company visibility and enhances professional interaction with current and future oncology leaders
• Identifies clinical research opportunities that are consistent with company objectives
• Represents the primary territory contact for the investigator-sponsored trial program, facilitating the process from concept submission through publication
• Identifies and communicates key clinical and research insights from oncology leaders to help shape company research, and to ensure safe and appropriate use of Incyte marketed products
• Maintains a high level of clinical and scientific expertise through ongoing training and self-education, including attendance at relevant conferences, scientific workshops, and review of key publications
• Gathers and disseminates competitive intelligence in a compliant manner
• Takes advantage of opportunities to mentor other MSL team members, and participates in cross-functional US Medical Affairs teams
• Effectively executes administrative aspects of regional field activities
• Substantively contributes to, and provides medical leadership for, US Medical Affairs and Development programs/projects
• Ensures compliance and adherence to Incyte policies and SOPs and USMA operating guidelines
• Maintains the independence and integrity of the USMA business function when engaging with internal and external stakeholders
• Completes accurate and timely administrative reports, project plans, and required documentation requests

Qualifications

• An advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, or MD), with prior experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, is strongly preferred
• Prior MSL or relevant experience is strongly preferred
• A minimum of 5 years hematology/oncology experience is strongly preferred
• Clinical research experience is preferred
• Knowledge of treatment guidelines, FDA regulations, CMS reimbursement coverage process, and OIG guidelines
• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills
• Strong problem solving, decision-making, and negotiation skills
• Ability to think strategically and apply knowledge and analytical skills
• Ability to summarize complex scientific information and present in a clear, concise, confident, and scientifically accurate and balanced manner to a range of audiences
• Ability to network and partner with external customers, including medical thought leaders, academic institutions, research consortia, and practice networks
• Thrives in a team environment and enjoys cross-functional collaboration
• Possesses demonstrable effective leadership skills (by example and through accomplishments), and is able to step forward to handle challenges within scope of authority
• Demonstrates deep therapeutic competency; stays abreast of trends and new information in the therapeutic/translational science area, as well as the profession at large
• Approximately 50-60% domestic travel is required