Medical Science Liaison (Kentucky, Tennessee)
Right now, a growing biotechnology company is looking to hire an experienced MSL to cover the Kentucky / Tennessee territory and support their growing oncology portfolio. Come join a team of passionate individuals who are developing best-in-class therapeutics that address difficult to treat cancers. This is an opportunity to make a high impact in the oncology space!
Position Description:
The Medical Science Liaison functions as a highly trained, field-based, scientific expert who engages health care professionals to exchange clinical, scientific, and research knowledge. They build scientific relationships and collaborations. This position interacts with local, regional, and national HCPs, societies, and organizations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Act as the primary point of contact for the Medical Affairs Team
* Appropriately engage key national and regional thought leaders and healthcare professionals
* In an accurate, fair, and balanced manner, exchange scientific information with external parties
* Intake and manage investigator-initiated study interests
* Report field intelligence; including competitive information, perspectives about compounds, and the treatment landscape
* Provide support to the clinical development and operations teams through site recommendations, initiation visits, facilitation of communication, and accrual support activities.
* Participate in or lead advisory board meetings
* Provide internal and external training
* Act as a representative at medical conferences and provide session summaries
* Within guidelines, provide cross-functional support across the company by being a scientific resource
* Develop and maintain a level of knowledge about pertinent studies, compounds, and diseases that would facilitate collegiate and scientific discussions with leading oncology thought leaders
* Consistently demonstrate a high standard of excellence in the management of assigned territory while also supporting contributing to the success of colleagues and the MSL organization as a whole
* Contribute to the business beyond the borders of a geographic territory on an as-needed basis
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
Education:
* Accredited doctorate degree in a basic-science or life-science discipline (Pharm.D., Ph.D., or M.D./D.O.) with a minimum of 2 years related experience; or,
* Master's level oncology PA or NP with active commitment towards completion of doctorate degree, and a minimum of 7 years of related experience
Experience:
* A minimum of 2 years of MSL experience in therapeutic oncology preferred
