Senior Medical Science Liaison - Immunology (Rheumatology/Nephrology) (WA/ID/OR/AK/MT)
About The Position
The Immunology (Rheumatology/Nephrology) Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a credible, field-based medical partner who provides clinical, scientific, and other relevant information about rheumatology and nephrology disease states and the appropriate use of Genentech Immunology-approved medicines. The role engages healthcare providers, clinical investigators and study staff, therapeutic area experts, population health decision makers, and patient thought leaders in the assigned region to support patient outcomes. Working with home-office and regional partners, the MSL supports appropriate use of Genentech medicines and successful clinical development programs, including trial recruitment and retention. The position also contributes to competitive intelligence, congress support, professional society engagement, and therapeutic-area landscaping. MSLs support multiple pipeline medicines, lead broad clinical and scientific discussions, deliver presentations, and share customer insights with organizational stakeholders. Preferred states of residence are Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska, and Montana. Regular business travel by air or car is required for external customer meetings and intermittent internal meetings, up to 70% of the time. The employee must reside within 30 miles of a major airport and within 50 miles of the established territory. Significant use of a company-provided car is required, and the company may check the employee’s motor vehicle record to assess driving eligibility. Relocation benefits are not available.
Requirements
- Advanced clinical or science degree, such as MD, PharmD, PhD, MSN, NP, or PA.
- At least 5 years of related work experience in clinical, managed care, academic, or industry settings.
- Relevant therapeutic-area knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of product and safety profiles.
- Familiarity with managed care, health economics, reimbursement, and the pharmaceutical/biotechnology legal and regulatory landscape.
- Ability to travel for business by air or car up to 70% of the time.
- Reside within 30 miles of a major airport and within 50 miles of the established territory.
- Significant use of a company-provided car is required; driving eligibility is subject to motor vehicle record checks.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience as a field medical science liaison.
- At least 2 years of clinical research experience, in industry or a related setting.
- At least 2 years of experience in the therapy area.
- In-depth knowledge of clinical development programs and clinical trial management.
- Experience in heavily matrixed organizations, interfacing with commercial, clinical operations, clinical development, and medical affairs organizations.
- Residence in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska, or Montana is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide timely and accurate responses to information requests from therapeutic-area customers in the region.
- Demonstrate deep scientific expertise in assigned molecules, products, and therapeutic areas to exchange relevant information with thought leaders and healthcare decision makers.
- Assist with Phase I–IV sponsored and supported clinical trials, health economic outcomes research, and other therapeutic-area medical collaborations.
- Support investigator and site identification, study start-up, recruitment, and retention in assigned geographies, collaborating with CRO personnel as appropriate.
- Build and leverage relationships with external scientific and medical customers to understand evolving healthcare trends.
- Engage in discussions beyond scientific exchange, including value and cost of care, integrated evidence planning, and strategic medical planning.
- Continue learning within the therapeutic area, participate in upskilling programs, and adhere to applicable guidelines and procedures.
- Support competitive intelligence, congress activities, professional society engagement, therapeutic-area landscaping, and pipeline medicines.
- Deliver clinical and scientific presentations and share customer insights with 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 referenced benefits link; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
- Relocation benefits are not available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
