Assoc. Dir., Medical Science Liaison, MI/IN/KY

Role Summary

Assoc. Dir., Medical Science Liaison, MI/IN/KY. Focused on non-promotional engagement with healthcare providers within the oncology portfolio, with emphasis on Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs) and Graft-Versus Host Disease (GVHD); territory includes Michigan, Indiana, and Kentucky. Serve as field-based medical/scientific expert to provide medical education, respond to unsolicited medical information requests, and support research collaborations.

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

Skills

• Interpersonal communication
• Presentation and education delivery
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills
• Clinical research and medical affairs collaboration
• Leadership and mentorship

Education

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, or MD) preferred