Senior Medical Science Liaison - Texas
BioNTech•Berkeley Heights, TX
•Remote
About The Position
As an Oncology Medical Science Liaison and the representative of BioNTech's Oncology Medical Affairs department, your main role will be to establish collaborations with external healthcare professionals/ experts, scientific opinion leaders and institutions to share and discuss evidence-based medical and scientific information about our oncology/solid tumor R&D portfolio.
Requirements
- Advanced scientific degree required (i.e., PharmD, MD/DO or PhD preferred) with 3-5+ years of oncology MSL or comparable industry or clinical role (customer-facing).
- Working therapeutic knowledge of lung cancer and/or GI malignancies (with established HCP/external expert network)
- External customer focus with strong networking capabilities and engagement with the medical/scientific community.
- Excellent collaboration, networking, presentation and communication skills and a proven track record of cross-functional teamwork.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt priorities according to business and strategic needs, with good understanding of clinical trials/protocols and drug development lifecycle management.
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards, with a working knowledge of relevant clinical regulations and industry standards, incl. Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals.
- Proficiency with remote collaboration tools such as MS Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and other Office 365 applications.
- Willingness and ability for frequent travel and driving within territory (50-70%).
Nice To Haves
- Preferred locations: Dallas or Houston
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a strategic vision for the territory, including mapping key accounts and planning impactful medical engagements aligned with medical objectives.
- Cultivate partnerships with academic centers, centers of excellence, and integrated care systems to drive regional impact.
- Act as member of BioNTech's US field-based scientific/medical expert team delivering medical education, updates, and gaining insights from U.S. healthcare professionals (HCPs).
- Development of partnerships with investigators, thought leaders, and healthcare professionals through scientific, evidence-based communication and education.
- Support and identify U.S. clinical trial sites and opportunities aligned with the overall oncology strategy.
- Documentation and communication of actionable insights collected in the field to relevant internal stakeholders.
- Provide input, support and/or attendance at prioritized oncology conferences, medical educational programs, advisory boards and trainings.
- Ensure timely and accurate documentation of interactions, and compliance and safety reporting aligned with local policies.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life, AD&D, Critical Illness Insurance
- Pre-tax HSA & FSA, DCRA Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance & Concierge Program (EAP) available 24/7
- Parental and Childbirth Leave & Family Planning Assistance
- Sitterstream: Virtual Tutoring & Childcare Membership
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Bereavement, Holidays (including Floating) & Year-End U.S. Shutdown.
- 401(K) Plan with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Assistance Programs
- Wellbeing Incentive Platforms & Incentives
- Professional Development Programs
- Commuting Allowance and subsidized parking
- Discounted Home, Auto & Pet Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
