Senior Medical Science Liaison – Biopharma (NY/NJ/Eastern PA/CT)

Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. • Marlborough, MA

264d • $175,680 - $219,600

About The Position

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with key operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), Canada (Sumitomo Pharma Canada, Inc.) and Europe (Sumitomo Pharma Switzerland GmbH) focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, psychiatry & neurology, and cell & gene therapies. With several marketed products in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner. We are currently seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and experienced individual for the position of Senior Medical Science Liaison. The Senior Medical Science Liaison will be responsible for integrating scientific expertise and knowledge with brand strategies to ensure successful implementation of Sumitomo Pharma America’s marketed and emerging product portfolio. This will be fulfilled mainly through the development of excellent working relationships with key opinion leaders and regional clinicians of influence.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant scientific or clinical experience in Urology/Women’s Health.
• Minimum 0 - 3 years of relevant experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
• 1-3 years of MSL experience in Urology/Women’s Health preferred.
• Advanced degree in medical science (MD, PharmD, or PhD) is strongly preferred.
• Candidates without an advanced degree are required to have at least 5 years of industry MSL experience, and 6-10 years overall related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Patient care clinical experience or strong scientific research experience in the therapeutic area (Urology and Women’s Health) preferred.
• Strong project leadership and management history required.
• Excellent communicator, skilled at diplomacy and capable of effectively combining science and relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Identify key national and regional, and local urology and women’s health thought leaders and priority customers, build and maintain advocacy with these individuals, and function as their primary scientific contact.
• Participate in the collection and exchange of scientific/technical information important to the Company’s market and development portfolio.
• Assist in the management of relationships between key opinion leaders and corporate product teams, as well as provide education of priority customers on research and development projects.
• Accumulate key competitive information to aid the clinical and marketing teams in drug/brand development.
• Identify, initiate, coordinate, evaluate and monitor investigator-sponsored studies intended to support the clinical and scientific strategy of the Company’s products.
• Help develop and manage timelines of publication plans of investigator-sponsored studies.
• Assist in the identification, evaluation, and engagement of potential investigators for corporate trials.
• Assist the clinical trials team, as needed, in the ongoing support and communication with investigators on corporate trials.
• Develop key advocates as speakers to support the Company’s products and strategies.
• Assist in the development of, and participate in, advisory boards and medical education programs.
• Contribute scientific and clinical expertise to the development and execution of commercial educational activities.
• Provide clinical resources for programs supporting sales/sales training and marketing efforts and professional services.
• Represent the Company at national, regional, and local urology and women’s health meetings and conferences.
• Maintain clinical and technical expertise in the area of urology and women’s health through review of the scientific literature and attendance at key scientific meetings.
• Leads assigned projects within the MSL organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Base salary range of $175,680 to $219,600.
• Opportunity for merit-based salary increases.
• Short incentive plan participation.
• Eligibility for 401(k) plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• 11 paid holidays plus additional time off for a shut-down period during the last week of December.
• 80 hours of paid sick time upon hire and each year thereafter.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees