Medical Science Liaison – Sr. Medical Science Liaison Specialty (Midwest)
About The Position
Sumitomo Pharma America is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and experienced Medical Science Liaison to integrate scientific expertise and knowledge with medical strategies supporting the company’s marketed and emerging product portfolio. The role centers on developing cohesive working relationships with key opinion leaders and regional clinicians of influence. Candidates with varying experience levels may apply; final title and compensation will depend on qualifications and experience. The territory includes Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Michigan, and the position may be filled at different levels, including the titles listed in the posting. The MSL will serve as a scientific contact for oncology thought leaders and healthcare professionals, exchange scientific and technical information, support internal and external scientific relationships, gather medical insights, and represent the company at relevant meetings. The position requires an estimated 60–80% travel, including regular travel throughout the assigned territory and potentially overnight stays. It involves field-based, autonomous work and frequent visits to physician offices, clinics, hospitals, and trade shows. The employee must be able to lift and carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
Requirements
- Ability to travel regularly throughout the assigned territory, estimated at 60–80% of working time.
- Ability to manage a schedule independently, work autonomously, and adapt to variable meeting locations.
- Ability to sustain frequent driving, walking, standing, and sitting during field visits and events.
- Ability to lift and carry materials and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Identify and engage national, regional, and local Oncology thought leaders and HCPs.
- 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 HCPs 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.
- Achieve and maintain compliance with applicable regulatory, legal, and operational rules and procedures.
Benefits
- Opportunity for merit-based salary increases
- Short incentive plan participation
- Eligibility for the 401(k) plan
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Leaves provided in line with the employee’s work state
- Flexible paid time off
- 11 paid holidays
- Additional time off during a shutdown period in the last week of December
- 80 hours of paid sick time upon hire and each year thereafter
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
