Medical Science Liaison, CAR-T (Upstate NY/Philadelphia)

Role Summary

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for CAR-T is a field-based clinical and scientific advisor who engages with clinicians, investigators, and thought leaders to inform medical strategy and support launch readiness and lifecycle management in Upstate NY and Philadelphia. The role focuses on pre- and peri-launch scientific dialogue, real-time medical support through face-to-face interactions and Medical on Call, and maintaining deep therapeutic expertise across the CAR-T landscape.

Responsibilities

• Effectively collaborates and engages in scientific dialogue with TLs to gain insights on the clinical landscape to develop a medical plan that is product/disease-area focused and translates into an effective launch.
• Proactively engages in scientific and clinical conversations to develop a medical plan that translates into launch and lifecycle management activities.
• Engages with medical societies, PAGs (Patient Advocacy Groups) and guideline committee members as appropriate.
• Provides training for external speakers as needed.
• Strategically engages payers in the pre- and peri-launch phases (with fHEOR and Account Executives).
• Provides medical support to address unsolicited HCP questions in real time, both in person and through the Medical on Call virtual capability.
• Develops credible connections with key Thought Leaders in the therapeutic area through high-quality peer-to-peer scientific dialogue.
• Documents and achieves annual goals.
• Leverages digital capabilities to enhance medical engagement.
• Provides recommendations and insights to the clinical development team on study feasibilities within the therapeutic area based on field knowledge and direct contacts with potential investigators, as agreed with home office medical and GDO.
• Liaises with key large accounts to understand clinical barriers to patient access and ensure equity in access to clinical trials.
• Leads major evidence read-outs with clinical trial investigators (e.g., Phase 3 top-line data).
• Supports Interventional and Non-Interventional Research studies to facilitate patient recruitment and discussions around the safe and effective use of investigational products, as defined by the study scope document and in agreement with home office medical and GDO.
• Provides recommendations and insights to the clinical development team on study and site feasibilities within the therapeutic area based on field knowledge and direct contacts with potential investigators.
• Supports HCPs in the ISR submission and execution process and study follow-up as agreed with home office medical and GDO.
• Ensures that pharmacovigilance procedures are understood and applied by investigators of local studies, and alerts appropriate personnel to any adverse events.
• If applicable, supports CRO-sponsored studies as defined by the study scope document.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, PharmD, DNP, or PhD required.
• Minimum 3 years clinical or research experience in hematology OR 3 years as a medical science liaison in lymphoma or multiple myeloma disease landscapes.
• Cell therapy experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as in cross-functional teams.
• Current working knowledge of US legal, regulatory, and compliance regulations and guidelines relevant to industry interactions with health-care professionals.
• Ability to partner and maintain relationships within the medical community.
• Excellent communication, presentation and time management skills.
• Translating scientific or clinical data into understandable and valuable information to help physicians best serve their patients.

Skills

• Scientific Agility: ability to engage in dialogue about data in a compelling, fair and balanced way; expert knowledge of clinical practice; ability to critically appraise scientific publications; knowledge of clinical trial design and regulatory requirements; ability to frame information in a convincing, compliant way; excellent communication and presentation skills; strong learning mindset.
• Patient centricity: understands the patient journey and has a patient-focused mindset.
• Customer-focused/enterprise mindset: understands enterprise objectives and prioritization; resilient, adaptable, and results-oriented; willing to embrace new ways of working and technology; able to drive organizational performance; experience identifying, engaging, and cultivating relationships with HCPs; ability to influence matrix organizations.
• Analytical capability: ability to analyze data and market trends; segment HCPs; derive actionable insights; provide feedback to enable tool improvements.
• Technological agility: proficient with digital communication channels and software/CRM tools; able to use Medical on Call technology effectively; stay up to date with technological advancements.
• Teamwork/Cross-functional mindset: able to work independently and as part of a team; knowledge of national healthcare and access environments; experience with Real-World Evidence (RWE); represents the company in external interactions; demonstrates integrity and good judgment.

Additional Requirements

• As this role involves operation of a company-provided vehicle, employment offers are contingent upon meeting Qualified Driver requirements (e.g., at least 21 years of age, valid state driver's license, driving risk level deemed acceptable).
• The MSL will spend the majority of time in the field with external customers, with additional requirements based on territory assignment and team needs.