Medical Science Liaison (Central)

Role Summary

Medical Science Liaison (MSL) responsible for engaging with Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) in their territory through high-level scientific support for education and scientific exchange. The MSL will be a conduit for medical affairs communications and interactions with assigned HCPs. Knowledge of oncology is required; knowledge of NGS testing and companion diagnostics is preferred. Central US location preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support study start-up through review of competitive trial landscape, precedent trials; leverage contacts in the medical community with prospective PIs, engagement and follow-up with potential sites
• Expand knowledge of investigational sites, both current and new, to build a network including site capabilities and past performance
• Inform Clinical Operations when an investigator expresses interest in becoming a site
• Develop and execute field medical affairs plan for the assigned territory in alignment with medical affairs strategies and tactics
• Serve as a liaison for clinical and scientific information exchange with regional oncologists, pathologists, oncology nurses, NPs, PAs and pharmacists
• Deliver high-quality education and awareness presentations to ensure optimal patient care
• Obtain, assimilate, organize and report field insights concisely, clearly and compliantly
• Provide timely, accurate, specific and balanced responses to professional information requests in collaboration with medical communications
• Provide complete and timely documentation of interactions and contacts
• Complete administrative reports such as expense and status reports in a timely manner
• Provide reports, assessments and HCP insights in a clear, succinct and timely fashion
• Maintain and continually develop scientific knowledge of the relevant competitive landscape
• Attend and participate in all required compliance trainings
• Follow all laws, rules, regulations, guidance documents and codes applicable to the pharmaceutical industry
• Attend national, regional and local conferences and symposia in coordination with overarching company objectives
• Follow all company policies and procedures as well as those applicable to collaborators and institutions

Qualifications

• Required: M.D., Ph.D., Pharm.D. or NP/PA with appropriate clinical experience and scientific background
• Required: 2+ years oncology clinical experience and 1+ years MSL experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Required: Knowledge of pharmaceutical rules, regulatory law, guidelines and codes (e.g., PhRMA Code)
• Required: Strong collaboration skills to coordinate efforts and accomplish goals as a team
• Required: Demonstrate ability to develop trust and maintain integrity with internal and external partners, peers, and others
• Required: Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Required: Ability to learn new scientific and technical information quickly
• Required: Strong computer skills, proficiency in on-line data searches, MS Word, PowerPoint & Excel
• Required: Ability to handle and prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Preferred: Knowledge of oncology beyond core field and experience with NGS testing and companion diagnostics

Skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Collaborative approach to cross-functional teamwork
• Comfort with travel and field-based roles

Education

• MD, PhD, PharmD or NP/PA with appropriate clinical experience and scientific background

Additional Requirements

• Travel approximately 50% (car, plane, etc.)