Medical Science Liaison (Central)

Role Summary

Medical Science Liaison (Central) at Merus. Central US location preferred. Support the development of novel bispecific antibody therapeutics by engaging with Healthcare Professionals to provide high-level scientific education and exchange. Report to the Field Medical Director. Knowledge of oncology required; knowledge of NGS testing and companion diagnostics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support study start-up through review of competitive trial landscape, precedent trials; engage and follow up with prospective sites
• Expand knowledge of investigational sites to build a network aware of 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 aligned with medical affairs strategies
• 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 in a concise, clear and compliant manner
• Provide timely, accurate, specific and balanced responses to professional requests for information in collaboration with medical communications
• Provide complete and timely documentation of interactions and contacts
• Administrative reports such as expense and status reports completed 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, codes, etc. associated with 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

• MD, PhD, PharmD or NP/PA with appropriate clinical experience and scientific background
• 2+ years of oncology clinical experience and 1+ years of MSL experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical rules, regulatory law, guidelines and codes (e.g., PhRMA Code)
• Strong collaboration skills to coordinate efforts and accomplish goals as a team
• Demonstrated ability to develop trust and maintain integrity with internal and external partners
• Ability to achieve individual and team objectives
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to learn new scientific and technical information quickly
• Strong computer skills, proficiency in online data searches, MS Word, PowerPoint & Excel
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Travel approximately 50% (car, plane, etc.)