Medical Science Liaison - Sr. Medical Science Liaison (Ohio Valley)-Oncology

Sumitomo Pharma•Marlborough, MA

About The Position

Sumitomo Pharma America is seeking a motivated and experienced Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to integrate scientific expertise with medical strategies and support implementation of the company’s marketed and emerging product portfolio. The MSL develops cohesive working relationships with key opinion leaders and regional clinicians of influence, serving as a primary scientific contact and exchanging relevant scientific and technical information. The position covers Pennsylvania, Ohio, Delaware, and West Virginia and requires more than 50% domestic travel. The posting considers candidates at the MSL and Sr. MSL levels; final title and compensation depend on experience and qualifications. The role includes engaging oncology thought leaders and healthcare professionals, sharing information about company research and development, gathering medical insights, supporting investigator-sponsored study interest, contributing to internal education, representing the company at scientific meetings, and leading field medical projects. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field; an advanced degree is strongly preferred. Candidates without an advanced degree must have at least five years of MSL experience and six to ten years of overall related experience. Experience requirements vary by level: MSL candidates generally need five or more years of relevant scientific or clinical oncology experience; Sr. MSL candidates generally need five or more years in biotech or pharmaceuticals and three or more years of oncology MSL experience. Employees must protect confidential information and maintain compliance with applicable regulatory, legal, and operational requirements, following high ethical standards. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment with multiple demands and requires sound judgment, initiative, independence, and strong written and verbal communication. The role requires use of a personal computer for extended periods. Sumitomo Pharma America is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Strong project leadership and time management skills.
Ability to build trust and maintain relationships with thought leaders.
Excellent communication and diplomacy skills.
Understanding of drug development and product lifecycle.
Ability to translate customer needs into actionable insights.
Collaborative approach to cross-functional engagement with internal stakeholders and external healthcare professionals.
Ability to adapt to evolving therapeutic landscapes, scientific data, and organizational priorities.
Self-leadership, including proactively managing responsibilities and staying current with scientific developments.
For MSL level, generally five or more years of relevant scientific or clinical experience in oncology.
For candidates without an advanced degree, at least five years of MSL experience and six to ten years of overall related experience.
More than 50% domestic travel required.
Ability to exercise appropriate judgment, initiative, and independence in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to use a personal computer for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (NP, PA, MD, PharmD, or PhD).
Clinical experience or a strong scientific research background in oncology.
MSL experience or relationships with healthcare professionals within the geography.
For Sr. MSL level, generally five or more years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry and three or more years of oncology MSL experience.

Responsibilities

Identify and engage national, regional, and local oncology thought leaders and healthcare professionals.
Serve as the primary scientific contact and build long-term peer-to-peer scientific relationships.
Exchange scientific and technical information relevant to the company’s development portfolio.
Support relationships between key opinion leaders and internal product teams.
Educate priority healthcare professionals on research and development initiatives.
Gather medical insights to inform clinical and marketing strategies.
Provide an overview of company areas of interest for investigator-sponsored studies.
Contribute to internal educational activities and training.
Represent the company at oncology conferences and scientific meetings.
Lead relevant projects within the field medical organization.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable regulatory, legal, and operational rules and procedures.