Medical Science Liaison, Oncology - West Region

Corcept Therapeutics • Redwood City, CA

1d • Remote

About The Position

Corcept is a well-established pharmaceutical company poised to have a first-in-class oncology product in a platform extending across multiple therapeutic areas. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a high-performing team in the cross-functional Oncology Business Unit, covering the West Territory. The MSL will represent Corcept to the highest ethical and professional standards, in accordance with guidelines, directions, and policies.

Requirements

• PhD, advanced degree in medical science (MD, PharmD, MSN, PA, NP) required
• 1-3+ years MSL experience
• 2+ years in oncology
• Must maintain a driving record in accordance with Corcept vehicle policy
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrates strong scientific oncology acumen: therapeutic landscapes, NCCN guidelines, clinical trial data, oncology cooperative groups, NCI/NCCN cancer centers, etc.
• Exemplifies the following core competencies: intellectual curiosity, managing change, teamwork and collaboration, communication, achieving results, decision-making, and clinical and scientific expertise.
• Demonstrates strong business acumen: has working knowledge of the multi-disciplinary functions involved in a company's drug development process, e.g., research, development, clinical operations, biostatistics, regulatory, commercial, etc.
• Exhibits excellent project management skills: can prioritize multiple tasks and goals and ensure the timely, on-target, and within-budget accomplishment of projects.
• Identifies resources to accomplish priorities and works with the MA team to ensure resources are available.
• Understands change management and demonstrates adaptability in priorities, goals, and territory.
• Has proven effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Provide feedback to the MA trainer and MA Senior Director to ensure an atmosphere of quality improvement and excellence.
• Demonstrates strong experience with PowerPoint, Word, and Excel; must be able to create and edit content with minimal assistance and an eye for accuracy and detail.
• Experienced with Veeva CRM (or other CRM) and Veeva Vault, as well as SharePoint and/or BOX is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage in clinically meaningful scientific discussions with thought leaders in gynecological oncology and other malignancies to enhance their knowledge of Corcept and the role of cortisol modulation in oncology.
• Proactively communicate and educate health care professionals on disease states where cortisol modulation may play a role. Provide responsive support when appropriate requests are made. Engage in scientific exchange on Corcept’s non-clinical and clinical trial data as well as the clinical development plan.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with thought leaders, patient advocacy organizations, and oncology associations (like GOG and ASCO as well as regional organizations) within the oncology community.
• Capture, analyze, and communicate insights and intelligence from the medical and scientific community in a compliant manner to help inform decisions by Corcept. Communications will clearly and effectively frame insights in a usable manner.
• Support company-sponsored clinical trials, investigator-initiated studies (IIS), scientific communications, publications, clinical and scientific education, advisory boards, and congresses.
• Maintain the highest standards of scientific, clinical, and technical expertise in relevant therapeutic area(s).
• Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration within Medical Affairs (MA) as well as cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Market Access, Marketing, Commercial, Data Analytics, etc. Exchanges ideas and knowledge compliantly among Oncology functions.

Benefits

• The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position is $206,370 – $242,820; the pay ultimately offered may vary based on legitimate considerations, including geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree