Senior Medical Science Liaison – Head & Neck – Oncology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Minnesota.

📋 Description

• Formulate and execute a scientific engagement strategy for the designated territory that aligns with the Medical Affairs framework and prioritized medical goals.

• Foster two-way scientific dialogue with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) to recognize trends, unmet needs, and educational shortcomings.

• Build and nurture relationships with community and academic HCPs/KOLs to enhance scientific credibility.

• Utilize MSL tools and insights to craft strategic customer engagement methods and identify gaps, risks, and opportunities.

• Employ AI tools and insights to enhance decision-making processes, efficiency, and outcomes.

• Assess provider educational requirements and deliver customized, scientifically sound responses.

• Convey complex clinical evidence through clear, effective, and evidence-based scientific discussions.

• Gather and report actionable insights that inform medical strategies, asset planning, and cross-functional conversations.

• Serve as a point of contact for investigators and internal partners regarding company-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies.

• Address unsolicited research and clinical inquiries with objective, compliant information.

• Implement Medical Affairs strategies and MSL priorities while adjusting plans to align with evolving data, compliance requirements, and organizational objectives.

• Collaborate compliantly with MSL field partners, R&D, US and Global Medical Affairs, clinical operations, Sales, and Marketing teams.

• Maintain scientific knowledge through self-directed study, journal clubs, seminars, congresses, and peer discussions.

• Promote inclusion and belonging both internally and externally.

• Acquire competence in regulatory standards, healthcare compliance, ethical conduct, and Medical Affairs Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Create and implement a performance and development plan in conjunction with the direct manager.

• Lead projects that support medical planning and enhance organizational capabilities.

• Fulfill administrative duties, including expense reporting and activity documentation.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Doctorate-level degree or equivalent experience is mandatory (PharmD, PhD, MD, Advanced Practice Providers, etc.).

• Postgraduate experience is necessary for Doctoral-level candidates, with a preference for clinical experience in therapeutic areas.

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is required, including a proven track record as an MSL.

• Strong scientific and therapeutic knowledge complemented by skills in research, data analysis, clinical expertise, problem-solving, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Must support a defined territory with up to 70% travel, which includes territory visits and participation in internal meetings, external congresses, and related events.

• A valid US Driver’s License is preferred.

• Residency or fellowship is preferred.

• Knowledge or experience in the relevant therapeutic area.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CoPilot, computers, and remote technologies.

• Relevant clinical, research, or pharmaceutical work experience.

• Demonstrated commitment to learning emerging technologies, such as AI, through exploration, iteration, and the application of new tools over time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Retirement plan (pension).

• Savings plan (401(k)).

• Long-term incentive program.

• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year.

• Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; Colorado employees – 48 hours; Washington employees – 56 hours.

• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year.

• Work, Personal, and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year.

• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child.

• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year.

• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period.

• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year.

• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year.