(Senior) Medical Science Liaison - Florida

Role Summary

The Oncology Medical Science Liaison (Senior) represents BioNTech’s Oncology Medical Affairs in Florida, establishing collaborations with external healthcare professionals, scientific experts, and institutions to share and discuss evidence-based information about our oncology/solid tumor portfolio. You will deliver medical education, gather insights from U.S. healthcare professionals, and contribute to scientific communications and strategy in support of our oncology R&D programs. This field-based role requires strong cross-functional collaboration and the ability to manage multiple priorities across the territory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic vision for the territory, including mapping key accounts and planning impactful medical engagements aligned with medical objectives.
• Cultivate partnerships with academic centers, centers of excellence, and integrated care systems to drive regional impact.
• Act as a member of BioNTech's US field-based scientific/medical expert team delivering medical education, updates, and gaining insights from U.S. healthcare professionals (HCPs).
• Development of partnerships with investigators, thought leaders, and healthcare professionals through scientific, evidence-based communication and education.
• Support and identify U.S. clinical trial sites and opportunities aligned with the overall oncology strategy.
• Documentation and communication of actionable insights collected in the field to relevant internal stakeholders.
• Provide input, support and/or attendance at prioritized oncology conferences, medical educational programs, advisory boards and trainings.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of interactions, and compliance and safety reporting aligned with local policies.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree required (i.e., PharmD, MD/DO or PhD). 3-5+ years of oncology MSL or comparable industry or clinical role (customer-facing).
• Working therapeutic knowledge of gynecologic malignancies/breast cancer (with established HCP/external expert network).
• Preferred locations: Miami or Tampa.
• External customer focus with strong networking capabilities and engagement with the medical/scientific community.
• Excellent collaboration, networking, presentation and communication skills and a proven track record of cross-functional teamwork.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt priorities according to business and strategic needs, with good understanding of clinical trials/protocols and drug development lifecycle management.
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards, with a working knowledge of relevant clinical regulations and industry standards, incl. Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals.
• Proficiency with remote collaboration tools such as MS Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and other Office 365 applications.

Skills

• External customer focus with strong networking capabilities and engagement with the medical/scientific community.
• Excellent collaboration, networking, presentation and communication skills and a proven track record of cross-functional teamwork.
• Proficiency with remote collaboration tools and Office 365 applications.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

Education

• Advanced scientific degree (PharmD, MD/DO or PhD); PhD preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness and ability for frequent travel and driving within territory (50-70%).