Senior Medical Science Liaison - West (CA, WA)
Bicara Therapeutics
August 17, 2026
Remote friendly (United States)
United States
$242,000 - $289,000 USD yearly
Medical Affairs
Position Overview:
- Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based medical/scientific expert who engages healthcare providers to deliver fair/balanced education on investigational products, track the evolving therapeutic landscape, and support research collaborations.
- West territory including CA and WA.
Responsibilities:
- Build/maintain collaborations with key investigators, institutions, groups, and consortia.
- Provide education to the medical community on investigational products and disease focus areas.
- Increase visibility with current/future oncology leaders; deliver medical education (incl. P&T/formulary committees) via appropriate venues.
- Coordinate site education/training needs.
- Identify clinical research opportunities aligned with company objectives.
- Lead investigator-initiated research program (concept to publication).
- Communicate clinical/research insights to shape company research.
- Maintain expertise via ongoing training, conferences, workshops, and key publications.
- Gather/disseminate competitive intelligence compliantly.
- Mentor MSL team members; contribute to cross-functional Medical Affairs.
- Execute administrative aspects of regional field activities.
- Provide medical leadership for internal cross-functional projects; contribute to publication planning, slide decks, training initiatives, and Medical Strategy Plan.
- Lead priority national projects/cross-functional initiatives and interactions with external collaborators.
- Respond to unsolicited medical information requests with Medical Information Services.
- Complete timely reports, plans, and required documentation; coordinate with MA Training for advanced training.
Qualifications / Requirements:
- 5+ years in Pharmaceutical Industry Medical Affairs as MSL/Sr. MSL; solid tumor experience preferred.
- Advanced degree (MD, PhD, or PharmD) preferred.
- Travel up to 65% (listed travel: ~60–70% domestic).
- Knowledge of NCCN/ASCO/ESMO, clinical research processes, FDA, CMS reimbursement coverage, and OIG guidelines.
- Head and neck/solid tumor knowledge is a plus.
- Ability to network/partner with thought leaders, academia, large group practices, NCI Cooperative Group leadership, medical directors, insurance carrier pharmacy directors.
- Strong communication/presentation skills.
Compensation Range:
- $242K – $289K
- Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based medical/scientific expert who engages healthcare providers to deliver fair/balanced education on investigational products, track the evolving therapeutic landscape, and support research collaborations.
- West territory including CA and WA.
Responsibilities:
- Build/maintain collaborations with key investigators, institutions, groups, and consortia.
- Provide education to the medical community on investigational products and disease focus areas.
- Increase visibility with current/future oncology leaders; deliver medical education (incl. P&T/formulary committees) via appropriate venues.
- Coordinate site education/training needs.
- Identify clinical research opportunities aligned with company objectives.
- Lead investigator-initiated research program (concept to publication).
- Communicate clinical/research insights to shape company research.
- Maintain expertise via ongoing training, conferences, workshops, and key publications.
- Gather/disseminate competitive intelligence compliantly.
- Mentor MSL team members; contribute to cross-functional Medical Affairs.
- Execute administrative aspects of regional field activities.
- Provide medical leadership for internal cross-functional projects; contribute to publication planning, slide decks, training initiatives, and Medical Strategy Plan.
- Lead priority national projects/cross-functional initiatives and interactions with external collaborators.
- Respond to unsolicited medical information requests with Medical Information Services.
- Complete timely reports, plans, and required documentation; coordinate with MA Training for advanced training.
Qualifications / Requirements:
- 5+ years in Pharmaceutical Industry Medical Affairs as MSL/Sr. MSL; solid tumor experience preferred.
- Advanced degree (MD, PhD, or PharmD) preferred.
- Travel up to 65% (listed travel: ~60–70% domestic).
- Knowledge of NCCN/ASCO/ESMO, clinical research processes, FDA, CMS reimbursement coverage, and OIG guidelines.
- Head and neck/solid tumor knowledge is a plus.
- Ability to network/partner with thought leaders, academia, large group practices, NCI Cooperative Group leadership, medical directors, insurance carrier pharmacy directors.
- Strong communication/presentation skills.
Compensation Range:
- $242K – $289K