Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - Northeast

Puma Biotechnology, Inc•Boston, MA

65d•$225,000 - $235,000

About The Position

The Senior MSL is responsible for supporting medical and scientific initiatives on behalf of Puma Biotechnology in selected therapeutic areas and geographical regions. Develops ongoing professional relationships with national and regional healthcare practitioners and provides educational support on current and forthcoming therapies developed and commercialized by Puma Biotechnology. Ensures access to current medical and scientific information on Puma Biotechnology products and areas of therapeutic interest to oncology key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals (HCPs), private and public payers, centers of excellence, and decision makers.

Requirements

An advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) in a scientific-related discipline required. An equivalent combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may be considered.
Minimum of 6 years progressively responsible experience in the biopharmaceutical or related business including at least 2 years MSL experience
Experience in oncology
Knowledge of regulatory, compliance, commercial, and clinical issues affecting the pharmaceutical and managed care industries
Knowledge of customer segments and market dynamics
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Highly developed interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation and facilitation skills
Demonstrated expertise in drug information communication
Ability to assert own ideas and persuade others through effectively consolidating, evaluating, and presenting relevant information
Demonstrated skill at promoting team cooperation and a commitment to team success
Adept at seeing change as an opportunity to improve business performance and campaigning for it when necessary
High level of facility with relevant computer and software capabilities, including MS Office programs (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Ability to travel up to 60% with primary residence within the assigned geographical area

Responsibilities

Independently identifies, develops and maintains relationships with national and regional medical and scientific thought leaders and centers of excellence
Engages national and regional thought leaders to align interests, discuss research and medical information, and participate in scientific exchange and education about current and emerging therapies
Collects field insights and intelligence, and interprets and communicates key relevant information to define or update the organization's scientific and business strategies as it relates to the brand(s), disease states, competitors and overall therapeutic knowledge
As needed, supports and/or executes advisory board meetings, roundtables, and other defined HCP engagements
Represents Puma Biotechnology at specific scientific educational events, programs, and medical meetings
Identifies educational opportunities within assigned geographies and addresses relevant educational gaps by delivering educational presentations to external audiences
Develops and maintains scientific, clinical and therapeutic expertise on Puma Biotechnology's commercialized and investigational products
Provides scientific support for updates to MSL slide decks and other Medical Affairs scientific resources
Provides appropriate scientific, clinical, and educational support for internal and external clients
Partners with internal departments to ensure accurate delivery of medical and scientific information
Addresses unsolicited requests for neratinib or alisertib medical information from HCPs
Supports training for Medical Affairs as well as Commercial by participating in Speaker and Sales Representative Training
Provides research trial site support by identifying, evaluating and screening qualified research sites for clinical investigation
Develops and maintains relationships within investigational sites and across relevant referral networks to increase awareness of the clinical trials to maximize their success in reaching their enrollment goals
Identifies and facilitates investigator-sponsored research aligned with Puma's medical strategies; facilitates review and tracks progress of IST proposals
Cross-functionally collaborates, following all compliance guidelines, with regional field leadership. Stays current of local laws and guidelines, codes of practices and Puma policies relevant to Medical Affairs and Clinical Development activities.
Adheres to internal policies and external guidance for distribution of scientific information and scientific exchange
Other duties as assigned