Senior Medical Science Liaison (Upper NY)

Summit Therapeutics•New York, NY

7d•$200,000 - $235,000•Onsite

About The Position

Summit Therapeutics Inc. is a biopharmaceutical oncology company focused on improving quality of life, increasing potential duration of life, and addressing serious unmet medical needs. The company’s work includes global Phase 3 oncology 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. The Regional Medical Science Director, also referred to as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL), is a field-based scientific expert supporting the scientific and business objectives of cancer therapeutic areas across the product life cycle. The MSL is Summit Therapeutics’ primary scientific communicator to healthcare professionals within an assigned geography and serves as a field expert in immuno-oncology and treatment options. The role combines clinical expertise, business acumen, and market awareness and provides a conduit of information to internal cross-functional partners. Depending on therapeutic needs and product life cycles, the role may include clinical development and pipeline support. This position supports Upper New York and requires travel up to 75% of the time.

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 credentialing requirements for access to 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.
Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office applications, 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, collaborative environment.
Demonstrated ability to understand, analyze, and communicate complex scientific concepts and data.
Demonstrated ability to build credible relationships with prominent healthcare professionals.
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.

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 healthcare professional and investigator engagement plans aligned with therapeutic-area medical and scientific objectives.
Support clinical development and research initiatives at the request of R&D, including site evaluation and identification, recruitment, investigator meetings, external expert identification, and engaging 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 on disease states, the therapeutic landscape, and Summit Therapeutics products across the product life cycle.
Participate in and monitor relevant scientific meetings in the assigned geography and provide insights to Summit.
Maintain education on market issues and trends, product knowledge, and new therapeutic areas relevant to business responsibilities, while building awareness and relationships for Summit in the medical community.
Participate in relevant team meetings, organizational activities, and country-driven medical affairs activities, such as advisory boards, Masterclasses, and roundtables.
Develop and maintain cross-functional partnerships and collaborate, as appropriate, to create and execute account plans supporting shared scientific or business objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.