Medical Science Liaison, Oncology/Hematology (Houston or Dallas Texas)

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will serve as our field-based scientific expert whose mission is to foster collaborative relationships with opinion leaders and to facilitate the exchange of unbiased scientific information between the medical community and the company. The MSL will have the clinical/medical affairs expertise to serve as a peer-to-peer liaison internally and externally. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Deliver clinical and scientific presentations to health care professionals, including clinicians (i.e Endocrinologists, etc.) and P&T committee members. Support medical community with up-to-date medical information, robust diseases expertise and product information. Provide scientific support at medical conferences. Develop and maintain peer-to-peer collaborations and relationships with key medical experts in relevant therapeutic areas. Respond to unsolicited medical information requests using a customized approach. Collaborate with physicians on medical affairs initiatives including providing assistance with publications and investigator sponsored studies as well as company sponsored research. Support clinical initiatives including assessment and selection of clinical investigators, site identification, registry and presentation of final approved data. Provide medical and scientific input into the planning and execution of Advisory Boards. Work with physicians experts to review speaker presentations and provide medical references when requested. Train staff, including sales team on key scientific and medical topics in relevant therapeutic areas. Participate in the development and review of professional slide decks, medical letters, and clinical summaries. Maintain compliance with all internal and external legal and regulatory guidelines. Gathers clinical field insights and informs team on a regular basis through appropriate channels. Understand the role and contributions provided by Medical Science Liaisons and Medical Affairs. Perform additional duties as may be assigned.Education And Experience Advanced scientific degree (M.D., D.O., Ph.D., Pharm.D.) in Medical, Biological Sciences required. Minimum of two years of experience in Medical Affairs/Clinical functions strongly preferred. Familiarization with drug development process, FDA, ICH, and GCP guidelines. Experience implementing, monitoring, and/or managing clinical trials for academic clinical research or pharmaceutical/biotechnology company a plus.Knowledge And Skills Ability to review and interpret clinical data. Ability to develop clinical data and medical content for presentation to internal and external audiences Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Strong presentation skills. Project management experience a plus. Experience with rare diseases a plus (including Medical Affairs, clinical practice, research). Excellent time management and ability to work independently. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Competencies and Attributes Behaves in an honest, fair and ethical manner. Pursues self-development. Communicates in a clear, concise and convincing manner. Listens effectively. Strong relationship building skills May be called on to assist in developing new members of the company. Responsible for tactical implementation of pre-defined programs and projects. Solves issues of moderate complexity. Works independently on issues where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of different factors. Monitors expenditures.Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Based upon job requirements, employee may be required at times to attend meetings including travel out of state over weekends and nights. Employee must be able to freely operate and travel by car and train/plane modes of transportation. Employee is required to have a valid driver’s license and means of transportation. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to fly via commercial air carrier. This is largely a sedentary role; however the employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Occasionally is required to lift and/or move light to moderate weight up to 25 lbs. Location/Travel This position is field-based, near a major airport. Approximately 60% of travel required.FLSA Classification This position is considered exempt.