Senior Medical Science Liaison (IL, WI)

Summit Therapeutics•Chicago, IL

1d•$200,000 - $235,000

About The Position

The Regional Medical Science Director, also referred to as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL), is a field-based scientific expert who strategically supports Summit Therapeutics’ scientific and business objectives across oncology therapeutic areas and the product life cycle. The MSL is the primary communicator of Summit’s science to healthcare professionals within the assigned geography and serves as a field expert in immuno-oncology and treatment options. The role combines business acumen, clinical expertise, and market awareness, and provides a conduit of information to internal cross-functional teams. Depending on therapeutic needs and product life cycles, the team may also focus on clinical development and pipeline support. This position supports Illinois and Wisconsin. The MSL develops and maintains territory and engagement plans, builds relationships with external experts, provides scientific education, supports clinical development and research initiatives, and shares insights from relevant scientific meetings. The role requires travel up to 75% of the time and meeting applicable healthcare industry representative credentialing requirements for access to facilities and organizations. Summit Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical oncology company headquartered in Miami, Florida, with additional offices in California, New Jersey, the UK, and Ireland. Its clinical programs include global Phase 3 studies in non-small cell lung cancer and colorectal cancer. Ivonescimab is investigational and is not approved by any regulatory authority other than China’s National Medical Products Administration.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in health sciences from an accredited university (MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent); significant clinical and/or industry experience in oncology and cancer therapeutics may be accepted in lieu of the education requirement.
At least 5 years of solid tumor cancer experience.
At least 2 years of experience as a Medical Science Liaison.
Meet healthcare industry representative (HCIR) credentialing requirements to gain entry into facilities and organizations in the assigned territory; these may include background checks, drug screens, and proof of immunization or vaccination.
Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time.
Ability to understand, analyze, and communicate complex scientific concepts and data.
Ability to build credible relationships with prominent HCPs.
Ability to independently identify corporate needs and translate them into action plans that achieve objectives.
Self-motivation to achieve and exceed goals.
Problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to work independently.
Proficiency with the standard MS Office suite, such as Word and Excel.
Strong computer and database skills.
Attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
Clear and concise oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to multitask effectively and manage time-sensitive, highly confidential documents.
Ability to prioritize conflicting demands.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding, and collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of clinical, scientific/research, or industry-related experience, or equivalent.
Previous pharmaceutical industry experience within a relevant scientific discipline.
Experience using electronic document management systems and document review tools.

Responsibilities

Develop, execute, and maintain high-impact territory plans, including HCP and Investigator engagement plans, aligned with therapeutic-area medical and scientific objectives and focused on quality.
Support clinical development and research initiatives at the request of R&D, including site evaluation and identification, recruitment, investigator meetings, external expert identification, and engagement of experts to generate scientific data, including investigator-sponsored trials.
Identify, gain access to, and develop professional, customer-centric relationships with external immuno-oncology experts in the assigned geography.
Educate healthcare providers and researchers about disease states, the therapeutic landscape, and Summit Therapeutics products across the product lifecycle.
Participate in and monitor relevant scientific meetings in the assigned geography and provide insights to Summit.
Maintain self-education on market issues and trends, product knowledge, and new therapeutic areas relevant to business responsibilities, while creating awareness and relationships for Summit Therapeutics in the medical community.
Participate in relevant team meetings, organizational activities, and country-driven medical affairs activities, such as advisory boards, Masterclasses, and round tables.
Create, maintain, and collaborate on cross-functional relationships, as appropriate, to develop and execute account plans that support shared scientific or business objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.