Medical Science Liaison (Oncology)

Summary of job description:

This function will serve as a field-based medical expert and will be responsible for building/strengthening collaborative relationships in support of Replimune clinical development initiatives. This will be fulfilled mainly through the development of excellent working relationships with key opinion leaders , clinical sites, and internal stakeholders. Additional responsibilities include collection and internal dissemination of competitive intelligence, supporting portfolio expansion, and driving key pre-launch, launch, and post-marketing initiatives.

This is a field-based position.

Key responsibilities:

• Identify key national and regional oncology thought leaders and priority customers, build and maintain advocacy with these individuals, and function as their primary scientific contact with Replimune.
• Participate in the collection and exchange of scientific/technical information important to Replimune development efforts (serve as a field-based extension of the in-house clinical team).
• Assist in the management of relationships between key opinion leaders and corporate product teams.
• Accumulate key competitive information to aid the clinical and marketing teams in product/brand development.
• Identify, initiate, coordinate, evaluate and monitor investigator-sponsored studies intended to support the clinical and scientific strategy of Replimune products.
• Help develop and manage to timelines publication plans of investigator-sponsored studies.
• Assist in the identification, evaluation and engagement of potential investigators for Replimune corporate trials.
• Assist the clinical trials team, as needed, in the ongoing support and communication with investigators on Replimune corporate trials.
• Education of priority customers on research and development projects.
• Develop key advocates as speakers to support Replimune products and strategies.
• Assist in the development of, and participate in, regional advisory boards and medical education programs.
• Contribute scientific and clinical expertise to the development and execution of commercial educational activities.
• Provide clinical resources for programs supporting sales/sales training and marketing efforts and professional services.
• Represent Replimune at major oncology meetings and conferences, including meetings of the NCI Cooperative research groups .
• Maintain clinical and technical expertise in the area of oncology through review of the scientific literature and attendance at key scientific meetings.
• Serves as a mentor for Medical Science Liaisons and includes:
  • Interviewing prospective candidates and providing feedback.
  • Participates in training and on-boarding of new hires.
  • Provides guidance to colleagues.
  • Provides technical expertise to other members of the organization.
  • Works with management to provide support and assistance in training for designated company activities.
• Serves as role model to team members:
  • Takes initiative and perform tasks in a self-directed manner.
  • Demonstrates professional behavior when interacting with Health Care Professionals and internal colleagues.
  • Demonstrates positive attitude toward company and colleagues.
  • Enhances cohesiveness among MSL team members – providing a respectful, inclusive environment.
  • Proactively offers ideas and solutions to enhance the productivity of the Medical Science Liaison Team.
• Adheres to the Replimune Code of Business Conduct & Ethics.
• Leads assigned projects within the MSL organization:
  • Spearheads strategic initiatives within the MSL organization in collaboration with Directors.
  • Delivers updates and presentations to Medical Affairs senior management.
  • Develops best practices for the MSL team.
  • Delivers scientific / clinical presentations at advisory boards, consultant meeting, and/or facilitation of breakout sessions.
  • Delivers scientific / clinical presentations to payor groups and other managed market customers.
  • Represents MSL team on select clinical / medical study teams.

Educational requirements:

• Advanced degree in medical science ( MD, PharmD, or PhD ) is strongly preferred. Candidates without an advanced degree are required to have at least 3 years of industry MSL experience in the therapeutic area, and 8-12 years overall related experience .

Experience and skill requirement:

• A minimum of 3-5 years previous MSL experience in the therapeutic area of interest required.
• Patient care clinical experience in the therapeutic area (including sub-specialty) preferred.
• Leadership experience (with direct reports or as an individual contributor) is a preferable trait.
• Strong project leadership and management history required.
• Ability to efficiently manage time and priorities.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to compile and disseminate information to others in a cohesive fashion to assure a clear understanding of project status and direction.
• Solid understanding of drug development and life-cycle development of a product.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with thought leaders and to establish trust through the consistent demonstration of scientific expertise and satisfactory follow-through to requests from thought-leaders; the ability to work effectively with key decision makers, both within and outside the Company.
• Excellent communicator, skilled at diplomacy and capable of effectively combining science and relationship building.
• Ability to understand and translate external customer and/or internal client needs into effective decisions and to drive results and strive for continuous improvement with high performance in the face of adversity a must.
• Willingness to travel extensively.