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

Genentech • Florence-Graham, CA

2d • $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 use of Genentech medicines, including approved and pipeline products. This field-based role 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, the TA MSL helps 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, with customer insights shared across the organization.

The position covers Northern California and Hawaii, with Northern California listed as the preferred state of residence. It requires significant business travel, by air or car, for regular external customer meetings and intermittent internal meetings, up to 70% of the time. Overnight travel may be required. Applicants should reside within 30 miles of a major airport and within 50 miles of the established territory. Significant driving and prolonged periods of sitting are essential duties. Relocation benefits are not available.

Requirements

• Advanced clinical or science degree, such as MD, PharmD, PhD, MSN, NP, or PA; alternatively, BSN with extensive field medical experience at 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 pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry’s legal and regulatory landscape.
• Ability to meet the role’s travel requirements, including significant driving, prolonged sitting, and business travel up to 70% of the time.
• Applicants should reside within 30 miles of a major airport and within 50 miles of the established territory.

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/post-marketing drug development.
• Residence in Northern California is 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, participate actively in upskilling programs, and adhere to guidelines and procedures.
• Collaborate with regional partners to co-create local medical strategy and deliver for customers.
• Share customer insights with key stakeholders across the organization.

Benefits

• A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
• Benefits are offered as detailed at the link referenced in the posting; specific benefits are not listed.
• Relocation benefits are not available.

What This Job Offers

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