Medical Science Liaison - Miami

Medical Science Liaison - Miami

Miami, United States of America | Full time | Field-based | R1538345

IQVIA in partnership with our client, Exelixis, are excited to announce that we are looking for Medical Science Liaisons to initiate scientific dialogue within the therapeutic area of oncology through scientific discussions with clinical physicians, staff and other stakeholders, on behalf of our client.

The Oncology Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific professional responsible for engaging healthcare professionals (HCPs) and advanced practice providers (APPs) in compliant, non-promotional scientific exchange.

This role is community-focused and supports pre-launch and early launch medical activities through disease-state education, insight generation, and scientific engagement within community oncology settings.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Act as a scientific point of contact in the field for Exelixis Medical Affairs
• Appropriately engage oncology HCPs and APPs in compliant, fair-balanced scientific exchange
• Deliver scientific education and disease-state discussions using approved materials
• Develop and maintain scientific relationships within assigned geographic territory
• Report field intelligence, including insights on treatment landscape, scientific trends, and competitor activity
• Provide support to clinical development and operations activities, including site recommendations, initiation visits, and facilitation of scientific communication
• Participate in or support advisory boards in accordance with applicable guidelines and compliance standards
• Represent Exelixis at medical congresses and scientific meetings; provide timely session summaries
• Serve as a scientific resource for cross-functional partners within defined and approved boundaries
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant studies, compounds, disease states, and treatment pathways
• Demonstrate consistent execution excellence within assigned territory while supporting team objectives
• Contribute to business needs beyond assigned geography as required
• Ensure timely reporting of adverse events and product complaints in line with company and regulatory processes

• Project a professional image of the Company and act in accordance with applicable industry codes of conduct

• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to engage healthcare professionals in credible and compliant scientific discussions
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a matrix team
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage travel demands and territory priorities
• Demonstrated integrity and commitment to ethical and compliant conduct
• Proficiency in standard office software and customer relationship management systems

Minimum Required Education Knowledge and Experience

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (Life Sciences, BSN)
• 2 years of relevant clinical, scientific, or healthcare-facing experience in oncology.
• Understanding of compliant, non-promotional scientific exchange or experience working within regulated healthcare environments.
• Experience working within regulated, compliance-driven healthcare or life sciences environments
• Demonstrated ability to manage territory activity, prioritize workload, and operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrix environment

• Ability to work independently in a field-based, matrix organization.
• Understanding of the non-promotional Medical Science Liaison role is required
• Valid driver's license
• Frequent domestic travel, up to 70%, including occasional evenings and weekends

Preferred qualifications and experience:

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree (e.g., PharmD, PhD, MD).
• Oncology-specific certification (e.g., OCN).
• Prior experience as a Medical Science Liaison or in a Medical Affairs role.
• Experience supporting oncology practices, particularly in community settings.
• Experience participating in scientific meetings, advisory boards, or investigator engagement.

• Knowledge of healthcare systems, particularly community oncology settings.
• Familiarity with applicable medical, legal, and regulatory requirements governing scientific exchange.