Role Summary
Sr. Medical Science Liaison, Lung Oncology, is a field-based scientific and clinical expert responsible for delivering objective, evidence-based information to healthcare professionals and internal stakeholders. The role focuses on the New England Territory (Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont) and requires building relationships with key opinion leaders, staying abreast of the lung oncology landscape, and supporting investigator-initiated and company-sponsored studies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a strategic and comprehensive territory plan and build strong relationships with community and academic opinion leaders/KOLs in the territory.
- Engage in high-level scientific and research discussions with KOLs/OLs to inform on perspectives of the current treatment landscape.
- Identify provider educational needs and address them with tailored responses.
- Deliver relevant scientific data tailored to HCP needs through clear and effective dialogue/presentation.
- Execute the current Medical Affairs strategy and MSL priorities consistently.
- Respond to unsolicited research/clinical inquiries from external stakeholders promptly.
- Collect and submit high-quality actionable insights aligned with strategic priorities.
- Use insights and MSL tools to develop a strategic approach for customer engagements within the territory.
- Provide research support for company-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders including MSL field partners, R&D, US and Global Medical Affairs, clinical operations, sales, and marketing teams.
- Demonstrate strong scientific acumen through self-reading, journal clubs, seminars, congress attendance, and scholarly discussions.
- Foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, increasing engagement, productivity, and innovation that reflects diverse communities.
- Develop understanding of regulatory and healthcare compliance guidelines; corporate policies on business conduct and Medical Affairs SOPs.
- With the direct manager, develop and implement a performance and development plan and lead leadership projects.
- Complete administrative requirements in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner (e.g., expense reports, activity documentation).
Qualifications
- Required: A Doctorate-level degree or equivalent (PharmD, PhD, MD, Advanced Practice Providers).
- Required: Post-graduate experience for doctoral-level candidates, with preference for clinical experience.
- Required: 2+ years of MSL experience and/or 2+ years relevant work experience (clinical, research, fellowship, or pharmaceutical).
- Required: Scientific acumen with in-depth knowledge in the relevant therapeutic area.
- Required: Research and/or healthcare system knowledge.
- Required: Ability to support a specific territory with up to 70% travel and a valid US Driverβs License.
- Preferred: Residency/fellowship experience.
- Preferred: Board certification for clinical degrees.
- Preferred: Oncology experience in the therapeutic area.
Additional Requirements
- Travel up to 70% and ability to operate across the New England Territory (Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).