Medical Science Liaison (Southern California)

Role Summary

Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for Southern California, part of the field-based Medical Affairs team. Acts as a key scientific resource on cell therapy for health care professionals and internal stakeholders, building relationships with thought leaders, delivering external medical education, and informing medical strategy through balanced scientific exchange.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain professional relationships with HCPs (MD, PA, NP, RN, PharmD) within the hematology space via in-person and virtual interactions.
• Develop and execute territory plans in alignment with Medical Affairs strategies, including engagement with community thought leaders, disease-state experts, cell-therapy referring HCPs, and academic centers.
• Collaborate with field-based teams to optimize HCP support and customer service.
• Deliver approved medical and scientific education relevant to disease state and products.
• Share insights from external thought leaders and HCPs to inform medical strategies and future clinical programs.
• Represent the company at medical and scientific conferences.
• Partner with clinical operations to support the execution of clinical trials.
• Domestic travel of approximately 50-70% will be required.

Qualifications

• Required: Advanced degree in health sciences (PharmD, M.D., or Ph.D. in a medically related field) with 2+ years of relevant experience in hematologic malignancy or cell therapy; Master’s degree (RN, RPh, PA, NP, etc.) considered if extensive clinical/medical affairs experience is present.
• Required: 2+ years of experience in MSL/Medical Affairs in the relevant therapeutic area (senior level considered for experienced candidates).
• Required: Familiarity with healthcare systems and access environments.
• Required: Ability to partner, influence, and work successfully across functions and levels of leadership.
• Required: Excellence in communication and presentation skills with strong personal integrity.
• Required: Agile, adaptable, results-oriented.
• Required: Resides within the territory.

Education

• Advanced degree in health sciences (PharmD, M.D., or Ph.D.) or equivalent clinical/medical background; other healthcare degrees considered with substantial relevant experience.