Senior Medical Science Liaison - Northern California & Hawaii - Oncology-Lung Pan Tumor

Roche • South San Francisco, CA

7d • $161,300 - $299,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The Therapeutic Area Medical Science Liaison (TA MSL) is a credible scientific partner who provides clinical and health economic information related to disease states and the appropriate utilization of Genentech medicines, including approved and pipeline products. This field-based position engages healthcare providers, population health decision makers, and patients across the assigned region to support patient outcomes aligned with Genentech’s objectives.

In collaboration with regional partners, TA MSLs co-create local medical strategy and deliver for customers. The role may cover multiple medicines and include broad scientific discussions about patient outcomes and total cost of care. The MSL shares customer insights with key stakeholders across the organization. The assigned territory is Northern California and Hawaii; Northern California is listed as a preferred state of residence.

Requirements

• An advanced clinical or science degree (e.g., MD, PharmD, PhD, MSN, NP, PA, or similar), or a BSN with extensive field medical experience with a pharmaceutical company.
• At least 5 years of related work experience in clinical, managed care, or industry settings.
• Proficiency in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) requirements.
• Relevant therapeutic-area knowledge and comprehensive understanding of product and safety profiles.
• Familiarity with managed care, health economics, reimbursement, and the legal and regulatory landscape in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Ability to reside within 30 miles of a major airport and within 50 miles of the established territory.
• Ability to travel for business, including regular external customer meetings and intermittent internal meetings, up to 70% of the time.
• Ability to drive significantly in a company-provided or personal vehicle and to sit for prolonged periods as essential duties of the role.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience as a field medical science liaison.
• At least 2 years of clinical or health economic research experience in industry or a related setting.
• At least 2 years of experience in the therapy area.
• In-depth knowledge of Phase IV or post-marketing drug development.
• Residence in a preferred state; Northern California is listed as preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure an end-to-end customer experience for therapeutic-area-specific customers in the region.
• Demonstrate deep scientific expertise in assigned molecules, products, and therapeutic areas when exchanging relevant information with thought leaders and healthcare decision makers.
• Build and leverage relationships with key external scientific and medical customers to understand evolving healthcare trends.
• Demonstrate proficiency in topics beyond scientific exchange, including value and cost-of-care discussions and adverse-event management.
• Continuously learn within the therapeutic area, actively participate in upskilling programs, and adhere to guidelines and procedures.

Benefits

• A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
• The position qualifies for benefits detailed at a linked resource; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
• Relocation benefits are not available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior