Medical Science Liaison - Sr. Medical Science Liaison (Great Plains) -Oncology

Sumitomo Pharma•Marlborough, MA

About The Position

Sumitomo Pharma America is hiring Medical Science Liaisons at multiple levels to integrate scientific expertise and knowledge with medical strategies supporting the company’s marketed and emerging product portfolio. The role focuses on building cohesive, long-term peer-to-peer scientific relationships with key opinion leaders and regional clinicians of influence, and serving as a primary scientific contact. The territory covers Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, and Kansas. The final title and compensation will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The MSL exchanges scientific and technical information relevant to the development portfolio, supports relationships between thought leaders and internal product teams, educates priority healthcare professionals on research and development initiatives, and gathers medical insights to inform clinical and marketing strategies. The position also contributes to internal education and training, represents the company at oncology conferences and scientific meetings, and leads relevant field medical projects. Domestic travel of more than 50% is required. The position requires a related bachelor’s degree; an advanced degree (NP, PA, MD, PharmD, or PhD) 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. The posting describes general experience expectations of five or more years of relevant scientific or clinical oncology experience for an MSL, and five or more years in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry plus three or more years of oncology MSL experience for a Senior MSL. Salary ranges are $162,800–$203,500 for MSL and $179,300–$224,100 for Senior MSL. Employees must protect confidential information and achieve and maintain compliance with applicable regulatory, legal, and operational requirements, using high ethical standards. The position is in a fast-paced environment involving multiple demands and requires initiative, independence, sound judgment, and extended use of a personal computer. Sumitomo Pharma America is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Candidates without an advanced degree must have at least five years of MSL experience and six to ten years of overall related experience.
For an MSL, generally five or more years of relevant scientific or clinical experience in oncology.
For a Senior MSL, generally five or more years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry and three or more years of oncology MSL experience.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to exercise appropriate judgment, initiative, and independence.
Ability to use a personal computer for extended periods.
Ability to manage multiple demands in a fast-paced environment.
Domestic travel exceeding 50% is required.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree such as NP, PA, MD, PharmD, or PhD.
Clinical experience or a strong scientific research background in oncology.
MSL experience or relationships with healthcare professionals in the territory.
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 the product lifecycle.
Ability to translate customer needs into actionable insights.
Commitment to continuous improvement and high performance.
Collaborative approach to cross-functional engagement and partnership with internal stakeholders and external healthcare professionals.
Agile mindset and ability to adapt to evolving therapeutic landscapes, scientific data, and organizational priorities.
Teamwork, mutual respect, and shared learning.
Strong self-leadership, including proactively managing responsibilities, staying current with scientific developments, and driving personal growth and performance.

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.
Protect confidential information and maintain compliance with applicable regulatory, legal, and operational rules and procedures.