Medical Science Liaison l/ll - West Coast

Medical Science Liaison l/ll (MSL)-US

The Medical Science Liaison l/ll (MSL)-US, works as member of a medical/scientific team. This individual will function, in part, as a company spokesperson on clinical programs, clinical trials, and marketing functions that require clinical/medical translation. This scope of work will include interfaces with the commercial team and various appropriate clients of Agendia. The MSL l/ll US identifies and develops relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and highly accomplished physicians whose views on breast cancer treatment tend to influence other doctors. Provides detailed knowledge of the organization's new/current products and services. Distributes scientific information and resources to the KOLs. Assist in the development and integration of research initiatives and product and customer strategies. The MSL l/ll-US help facilitate the ongoing activities of medical communications, clinical trial functions and facilitate the medical marketing programs. The MSL l/ll -US will participate in the planning and implementation of medical marketing, clinical registry programs and customer service functions aligned to the strategic business needs of the company. In addition, the MSL l/ll-US will help represent the company at sales meetings, conferences, client clinical presentations and patient advocacy functions. The MSL l/ll -US will assist in the analysis and preparation of clinical trials data and registry data for abstract development and formal presentation either poster or oral as well as assist in the preparation of peer-reviewed manuscripts of scientific and medical data for publication. MSL l/ll will work closely with VP Clinical affairs on the medical aspects of reimbursement and tech assessments of Agendia's products.

The MSL l/ll-US will work closely with: Medical Affairs, Sales, Lab Ops, Customer Care, Marketing, Clinical Affairs, R & D, QA/RA, etc. Participates in: Department meetings, Project meetings (with both internal and external stakeholders), Working groups, Portfolio meetings.

Essential duties and responsibilities include: Identifying, targeting, educating and managing accounts in the assigned territory including hospitals, pathology groups, oncologists, and surgeons on Agendia's products. Interfaces with current and new collaborations within the oncology field as required. Works with managed care in a support role to develop and refine required clinical/medical documentation to support medical policy for reimbursement. Provides support to members of the management team involved in regulatory affairs as required in the preparation of documents and material for presentation. Supports Agendia's Sales and Marketing efforts, Clinical Trial strategy and clinical utility data development, regulatory and reimbursement activities, and client services and support activities. Contributes medical and clinical input to the new product development process. Provides support to the VP Medical Affairs for medical marketing plans for product development in cooperation with the Sales and Marketing department. Provides support to the VP Medical Affairs for the development, and presentation of medical, clinical, and scientific materials to all stakeholders with a significant cooperation with the sales and marketing organizations. Presents programs to educate appropriate customers about Agendia's diagnostic product offerings such as scientific publications, account in-services, WebEx sessions, scientific presentations, etc. Provides statistical and analytic support for medical input for the development of clinical trials/research, data collection, safety, and medical information programs. Assists in the design and implementation of clinical trials and interpretation of results. Participates in the assessment of clinical data and, in collaboration with Marketing and Regulatory: Assists in developing product specific information and communication strategies. Cultivates and maintains open and positive relationships with key thought leaders and customers: Assists where appropriate with physicians and patients regarding data interpretation. Presents data as appropriate to a wide range of audiences including but not limited to physicians, hospital administrators, and payers within the US. Demonstrates deep knowledge competency; stays abreast of trends and new information in the science area, as well as the profession at large. Serves as technical/scientific subject matter resource to Agendia commercial personnel, if requested.

Key contacts include: Internal: Medical Affairs, Sales, Clinical Affairs, R&D, QA/RA, Lab Ops, and interactions with all departments company wide. External: Physicians, doctors, KOLs, patients, managed care personnel business associates, vendors and regulatory agencies.

Education and experience requirements include: Advanced degree (PharmD, MD, PhD or equivalent) with a minimum of 1-3 years' experience in Oncology. Solid tumor experience preferred. OR License (RN, NP, CNP, PA or equivalent) with a minimum of a Master's Degree (or equivalent) and a minimum of 3 years' experience in Oncology, breast cancer experience preferred. A minimum of 3 years of experience as a MSL or comparable industry or clinical role (customer facing). Experience in the presentation and/or interpretation of scientific or clinical research publications. Experience in establishing strong, collaborative working relationships with internal stakeholder functions (e.g., Sales, Marketing, Regulatory, R&D) and external customers.

Specific knowledge required includes: Knowledge of geography and key opinion leaders preferred. Excellent verbal & written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills. Understanding of regulatory requirements for field-based personnel. Ability to collaborate with internal colleagues in sales, marketing, and managed care accounts. Ability to summarize complex scientific information and present in a clear, concise, confident, and scientifically accurate and balanced manner to a range of audiences across various modalities (1:1, video, group presentations, etc.). Ability and willingness to travel at least 75% of workdays required. Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel skills required. Ability to work independently while adhering to Medical Affairs strategic direction. Ability to anticipate, organize and plan multiple changing priorities. Knowledge of relevant healthcare systems, medical landscape, regulatory and payor environment, public health, and industry trends. Proficiency in digital tools.

Behavioral competencies/desired skills include: Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions and participate in upper management decision-making; exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Creative Problem Solving - Applies creative, out-of-the box thinking to overcoming obstacles and taking advantage of opportunities in the marketplace. Time management - Works well in a fast-paced environment filled with many priorities and varying timelines for product launch. Superior leadership skills that lead to the development of highly functioning marketing organization through motivation and development of personnel. Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and understanding of big picture with attention to detail.

Working environment establishes ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements. Working conditions (inside or outside the office). General office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to domestically and internationally up to 75%. Other duties as required.