Medical Science Liaison - Great Lakes

Regional Medical Science Liaison

The regional Medical Science Liaison (MSL) serves as field-based medical resource for compliant scientific exchange on Rigel pipeline, areas of research, approved products, and associated disease states with healthcare providers, patient advocacy groups, payors, other industry partners, as well as internal colleagues at Rigel. Information shared is timely, accurate, and fair-balanced.

The regional MSL identifies, develops, and maintains effective professional relationships with health care providers in a specified geography to build and maintain a repository of Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) for research initiatives, advisory boards, and other opportunities for collaboration with Rigel. The focus of the regional MSL will be on supporting Rigel's approved oncology product for metastatic breast cancer but may require support of other approved products in hematology/oncology, as well as supporting any development or launch-related activities for Rigel's pipeline, or in-licensed molecules.

The regional MSL will collaborate with commercial cross-functional partners as needed to provide training, and scientific/medical support. The regional MSL may support the Clinical Development and Medical Affairs teams in the identification and recruitment of sites for Rigel trials. The regional MSL will report to the Executive Director of the Medical Science team, receive guidance from and collaborate with the Medical Director and the SVP of Medical Affairs as needed to support US-based medical and scientific initiatives.

Employees designated as onsite or hybrid are expected to be onsite at Rigel's South San Francisco headquarters during business hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays each week. Employees designated as remote are expected to be onsite during business hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays at least twice per month, and more frequently as business needs require.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain peer-to-peer collaborations and relationships with key medical experts in the region
• Maintain a database of KOLs and key HCPs for the respective geography
• Work with internal Rigel medical affairs personnel on initiatives including publications, investigator sponsored research, participation at advisory boards, speaker/training and other educational programs
• Serve as a scientific resource to KOLs and medical community with up-to-date relevant medical and product information
• Respond to unsolicited requests for medical information in the region in a timely manner; ensure that an accurate and fair balanced response is provided consistent with company compliance training
• Communicate and coordinate scientific opportunities with other Rigel field-based and internal colleagues
• Provide relevant clinical presentations to key practices which may consist of P&T committee members, medical directors, payors and other key decision makers
• May work with managed care account/market access teams by presenting clinical data
• Support key scientific conferences, advisory boards, clinical investigator meetings, and patient advocacy group meetings as requested
• Gather feedback and report key insights related to Rigel products, pipeline, clinical data, disease management, and unmet needs, to help guide Rigel strategy
• Discuss and assess unsolicited investigator-initiated research proposals based on company strategies; serve as point-person and conduct for respective projects
• Support clinical initiatives including site identification, trial recruitment and presentation of final approved data whenever appropriate
• Serve as a Rigel-internal expert on disease states and therapeutic management; train Rigel colleagues on key scientific and clinical topics as requested
• Maintain compliance with all internal and external legal and regulatory guidelines
• Collaborate and share best practices to enhance cross-functional team productivity
• Travel requirement: Office is home-based. Travel within region 3-4 days per week with 1-2 office days per week. Required travel to medical meetings, team meetings and other group meetings (will require some weekends).

Knowledge And Skill Requirements

• Advanced clinical or scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD in Biological Sciences) is required; RN, NP, or PA degrees with strong relevant clinical experience will be considered
• Some MSL experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry or relevant clinical experience in hematology/oncology
• Clinical or pharmaceutical industry experience in oncology (breast cancer) preferred
• Previous experience in recently launched biologics or therapeutics is a plus
• Preference will be given to candidates who have well-established networks and active relationships with oncologists and hematologists
• Must have excellent communication skills (both oral and written), be proficient in MS Word and Excel and function well as part of a cross-functional team

Compensation And Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this position is $195,000 to $226,000. The actual salary offered will depend on several factors, including experience, qualifications, geographic location, internal equity, and business needs.

This position is eligible to participate in Rigel's annual bonus program and is eligible for equity incentive awards, subject to the terms of the applicable plans. This position is not commission-based.

Rigel offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 401(k) plan; paid time off; paid company holidays; and other benefits.

Working Conditions

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk; sit; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some travel may be required.

Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.

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