Medical Science Liaison, Oncology (Northern CA, OR, WA, MT, ID)
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
5 days ago
On-site
Salem, OR
Medical Affairs
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Brief Description:
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific extension of US Medical Affairs. Responsibilities include developing relationships with medical thought leaders, providing medical information through scientific exchange, and delivering clinical/scientific support.
Territory:
Northern California, Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho, and Montana.
Essential Functions / Responsibilities:
- Identify and develop peer-to-peer relationships with KOLs and HCPs; develop/execute territory plans aligned with US Medical Affairs.
- Identify and communicate clinical/research insights from KOLs; support medical education via presentations, investigator meetings, conferences, advisory boards, and regional meetings.
- Provide scientific support for congress staffing, advisory boards, and sales training.
- Maintain deep therapy/product knowledge; act as a scientific expert; communicate emerging data objectively.
- Provide clinical presentations in response to unsolicited questions (as appropriate).
- Support data generation activities (company-sponsored studies, collaborations, ISTs).
- Contribute to US Medical Plan, provide input to local strategies/tactics, and manage relevant budgets (as needed).
- Collaborate cross-functionally for Key Account Management; support activities aligned with the Medical Plan (advisory boards, speaker development, clinical trials).
Required Education/Experience/Licenses:
- Advanced degree (PharmD/MD/PhD or equivalent) + 3+ years in the therapeutic area of interest.
- License (RN/NP/CNP/PA or equivalent) + Master’s degree (or equivalent) + 5+ years clinical practice.
- 2+ years’ experience as an MSL or comparable role.
- Field role: travel 60–70%; valid driver’s license; live within 60 miles of a major airport.
Required Skills:
- Analyze and communicate complex scientific/medical data; clear communication/presentation.
- Planning/organization with detail; strategic mindset; autonomy; flexibility/results focus.
- Negotiation; relationship building/networking; teamwork.
- Digital tools/platform proficiency; excellent spoken English.
Preferred:
- Oncology experience; trust-building with opinion leaders; knowledge of regulatory requirements for field-based personnel; geography/healthcare environment expertise; prior MSL success.
Benefits (US candidates):
Base pay range: $160,000–$240,000; potential annual bonus/incentives and discretionary equity; medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and flexible paid vacation.
Brief Description:
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific extension of US Medical Affairs. Responsibilities include developing relationships with medical thought leaders, providing medical information through scientific exchange, and delivering clinical/scientific support.
Territory:
Northern California, Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho, and Montana.
Essential Functions / Responsibilities:
- Identify and develop peer-to-peer relationships with KOLs and HCPs; develop/execute territory plans aligned with US Medical Affairs.
- Identify and communicate clinical/research insights from KOLs; support medical education via presentations, investigator meetings, conferences, advisory boards, and regional meetings.
- Provide scientific support for congress staffing, advisory boards, and sales training.
- Maintain deep therapy/product knowledge; act as a scientific expert; communicate emerging data objectively.
- Provide clinical presentations in response to unsolicited questions (as appropriate).
- Support data generation activities (company-sponsored studies, collaborations, ISTs).
- Contribute to US Medical Plan, provide input to local strategies/tactics, and manage relevant budgets (as needed).
- Collaborate cross-functionally for Key Account Management; support activities aligned with the Medical Plan (advisory boards, speaker development, clinical trials).
Required Education/Experience/Licenses:
- Advanced degree (PharmD/MD/PhD or equivalent) + 3+ years in the therapeutic area of interest.
- License (RN/NP/CNP/PA or equivalent) + Master’s degree (or equivalent) + 5+ years clinical practice.
- 2+ years’ experience as an MSL or comparable role.
- Field role: travel 60–70%; valid driver’s license; live within 60 miles of a major airport.
Required Skills:
- Analyze and communicate complex scientific/medical data; clear communication/presentation.
- Planning/organization with detail; strategic mindset; autonomy; flexibility/results focus.
- Negotiation; relationship building/networking; teamwork.
- Digital tools/platform proficiency; excellent spoken English.
Preferred:
- Oncology experience; trust-building with opinion leaders; knowledge of regulatory requirements for field-based personnel; geography/healthcare environment expertise; prior MSL success.
Benefits (US candidates):
Base pay range: $160,000–$240,000; potential annual bonus/incentives and discretionary equity; medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and flexible paid vacation.