Medical Science Liaison / Senior Medical Science Liaison - West Region

Job Description

Job Description

About SpringWorks Therapeutics:

SpringWorks Therapeutics, a healthcare company of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the lives of patients with rare tumors.  

We developed and are commercializing the first and only FDA and EC approved medicine for adults with desmoid tumors and the first and only FDA and EC approved medicine for both adults and children with neurofibromatosis type 1 associated plexiform neurofibromas (NF1-PN).

At SpringWorks, we are committed to finding answers people with rare tumors need. We thrive in an atmosphere of passion and tenacity, fueled by the excitement of the possibilities science may unlock and driven to work with urgency because of the importance of our work. We value authenticity because diverse backgrounds, cultures, styles and abilities can only help us find the answers that people with rare tumors are looking for .

Your Role:

The Medical Science Liaison / Senior Medical Science Liaison, US Field Medical (hereafter MSL /Sr. MSL) will be responsible for managing a defined territory for assigned program.  This entails establishing and maintaining key scientific relationships with KOLs within their territory and serving as a scientific expert to the medical community and facilitating the appropriate exchange of scientific information.  

Key expectations include the MSL/Sr. MSL being able to develop and maintain an advanced scientific, medical, and product knowledge base, ability to communicate key insights learned, and disseminate critical scientific data to external stakeholders; including but not limited to academic/scientific/clinical experts, payers, and patient organizations.

The MSL/Sr. MSL will be responsible for ensuring timely and appropriate input on the field medical engagement plans in support of our clinical development and commercialization programs and activities.  In addition, the MSL/Sr. MSL will assist, lead, and drive the support of the company's clinical trials in partnership with the clinical development team and with researchers as appropriate.

The MSL/Sr. MSL will be expected to master the MSL responsibilities and be able to take on additional leadership roles on projects and initiatives that increase the value and productivity of the MSL team and Medical Affairs.  The MSL/Sr. MSL will be expected to work independently with little direction/oversight, be accountable, and assist the Senior Field Medical Director as needed.

Territory includes:
WEST:  WA, OR, CA, NV AZ, HI, (AK)

Location Classification – Field-Based: ​

Officially classified as working as a member of field organization, with the expectation of this role to travel and engage and with external partners, collaborators, and other third parties regularly on behalf of SpringWorks Therapeutics. #LI-Remote​

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Identify Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and establish and maintain strong and deep scientific relationships with KOLs across multi-specialty disciplines, connecting to KOLs in academic centers and community practices at the local, regional, and national level 
• Serve as a scientific expert to the medical community and facilitate the appropriate exchange of scientific information 
• Communicate experts' opinion and feedback on new data and clinical trends to Medical Affairs and translate this information into strategic recommendations to enhance science and advance patient care 
• Act as primary liaison to investigators interested in developing and performing investigator-initiated research 
• Collaborate with the Clinical Operations organization to enhance patient enrollment in company-sponsored clinical trials by identifying appropriate clinical trial sites, supporting clinical trial awareness, and interacting with investigators in ongoing studies 
• Serve as medical lead and provide scientific support at medical congresses, staff disease state booths, participate and lead clinical support, and facilitate medical discussions at advisory boards and scientific/medical advisory faculty programs 
• Lead committee/project teams which support MSL strategies as delegated by MSL leadership 
• Be familiar with US pharma rules and regulations, particularly as they apply to MSL activities 
• Provide clinical presentations and information in response to unsolicited questions (as appropriate) in academic, community, and healthcare provider settings 
• Develop and execute territory plans in alignment with local, regional, and national strategy 
• Develop and maintain strong and deep relationships with clinical decision makers at local, regional, and national institutions 
• Lead strategy and generation of health economic and outcomes data and presentation of such data to payer audiences 
• Serve as a Medical Affairs lead for disease state and outcomes-based product presentations to managed-care customers 
• Serve as mentor for other new hire and/or less-experienced MSLs 
• Manage/lead relevant Field Medical or Medical Director activities/projects including, but not limited to:  
  • Facilitate and lead field medical onboarding programs 
  • Leads the creation and maintenance of the training curriculum for assigned therapeutic area and provides direction to content developers 
  • Support Senior Field Director in translating the medical affairs strategy to a national KOL engagement plan and ensures the KOL development translates to individual territories 
  • Partner with Global Medical Information colleagues to continuously improve Standard Response Letters and efficiency of MIRF process 
  • As a senior member of the medical team, contribute to the medical strategy and medical plan 
  • Provide scientific support to Medical Director and facilitate medical discussion for medical advisory boards  
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

Role Requirements:

• Education: Advanced Scientific degree or equivalent experience required. (MD, PhD, PharmD, DNP strongly preferred or Advanced Practice Degree, NP, PA, RPh, or MSN/RN with oncology experience)
• Minimum of 3 years MSL experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Rare disease experience preferred, particularly in Oncology and/or Neurosciences, but not critical 
• Demonstrated mastery of effectively presenting clinical/scientific information 
• Expert level proficiency with business software including but not limited Veeva CRM or a comparable customer relations management tool, to Adobe Professional, and the Microsoft Office Suite of applications
• Ability to understand, review, and communicate complex technical concepts and technologies
• Working knowledge of the OIG compliance guidance for pharmaceutical manufacturers
• Embody the organization values to act with empathy and humility to drive a culture that takes ownership and accountability for their individual and teams' performance.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills to collaborate with colleagues, stakeholders, and vendors effectively and clearly in a remote hybrid work environment.
• Ability to travel occasionally including overnight stay driven by business need.
• Required to live within the territory with which they liaise. 
• Valid driver's license required and must be in good standing. 
• This position must be able to work East Coast hours. 

Compensation and Benefits:
The expected salary range for this position is $167,500.00– $220,000.00. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.

We offer best-in-class benefits for our team of SpringWorkers who work with urgency on behalf of patients suffering from devastating diseases. Interested in learning more, review additional information here Benefits.

EEO Statement:
SpringWorks maintains an EEO Policy providing for equitable opportunities for employment and conditions of employment to all employees and applicants regardless of actual or perceived sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, partnership status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, caste, religion, religious creed, age, alienage or citizenship status, veteran status, military status, physical or mental disability, past or present history of mental disorder, medical condition, AIDS/HIV status, sickle cell or hemoglobin C trait, genetic predisposition, genetic information, protected medical leaves, victims of domestic violence, stalking, or sex offense, political affiliation and any and all other characteristics or categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. SpringWorks treats all employees and applicants fairly in the selection process (and in other personnel activities) by giving all employees and applicants the same opportunities for employment. SpringWorks' Equal Employment Opportunity Policy is intended to ensure that there are no barriers that would prevent members of a protected group from a fair and equitable opportunity to be hired, promoted, or to otherwise take advantage of employment opportunities.

This Equal Employment Opportunity Policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, without limitation, recruitment, hiring, placement, job assignment, promotion, termination, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Any violation of this Policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

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