(Senior) Medical Science Liaison - Mid-Atlantic South (VA, NC, SC, WV)

Role Summary

Mid-Atlantic South (VA, NC, SC, WV) – full-time role within BioNTech's Oncology Medical Affairs team. The (Senior) Medical Science Liaison will establish collaborations with external healthcare professionals, scientific experts, and institutions to share and discuss evidence-based information about the oncology/solid tumor R&D portfolio. You will be part of BioNTech's US field-based scientific/medical expert team, delivering medical education, updates, and gaining insights from U.S. healthcare professionals, and supporting clinical trial opportunities in 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 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

• Required: Advanced scientific degree (PharmD, MD/DO or PhD; PhD preferred) with 3–5+ years of oncology MSL or comparable industry or clinical role (customer-facing).
• Required: Working therapeutic knowledge of gynecologic malignancies/breast cancer (with established HCP/external expert network).
• Preferred: Durham, Charlotte
• Required: External customer focus with strong networking capabilities and engagement with the medical/scientific community.
• Required: Excellent collaboration, networking, presentation and communication skills and a proven track record of cross-functional teamwork.
• Required: 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.
• Required: 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.
• Required: Proficiency with remote collaboration tools such as MS Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and other Office 365 applications.

Additional Requirements

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