About this role
Job title: Associate Director Medical Science Liaison - East
About the Role The Associate Director Medical Science Liaison is a manager-leader within the Medical Affairs department. Direct and indirect responsibilities include solid tumor oncology HCP engagement, investigator-initiated studies, support of company sponsored trials, scientific congress support, development of MSL plans, and management of a regional MSL team as assigned.
What You'll Do
- Provide direction, guidance, and support to a team of MSLs in an assigned region
- Responsible for direct territory responsibilities in situations when no MSL coverage available
- Assessment, recognition, and improvement of MSL performance at the individual and group level
- Ensure the successful execution of MSL strategic, operational, and tactical plans
- Keep the executive director of MSLs informed about key information in a timely manner
- Represent Exelixis Medical Affairs as managers in the field
- Represent Medical Affairs management as a cross-functional partner within the company
- Serve as a positive role model and actively support the professional development of reports
- With guidance from the executive director of MSLs, regional directors are expected to lead high visibility Medical Affairs projects and be accountable for the outcomes
- Foster teamwork and continuity across the entire MSL organization
- Engage key national and regional thought leaders and healthcare professionals
- In an accurate, fair and balanced manner, exchange scientific information with external parties
- Report field intelligence to Exelixis including competitive information, perspectives about compounds, and the treatment landscape
- Represent Exelixis management at medical conferences and provide session summaries
- Within guidelines, provide cross-functional support across the company by being a scientific resource
- Develop and maintain a level of knowledge about pertinent studies, compounds, and diseases that would facilitate collegiate and scientific discussions with leading oncology thought leaders
- Consistently demonstrate a high standard of excellence and require the same from reports
- Ability to support the achievement of individual, functional, and departmental goals while executing all duties in an honest and compliant manner
What We're Looking For
- Education/Experience/Knowledge & Skills: Master’s level oncology PA or NP degree with active commitment towards completion of doctorate degree preferred and a minimum of 13 years of related experience; or, Accredited doctorate degree in a basic-science or life-science discipline (Pharm.D., Ph.D., D.Sc., D.N.P., or D.O.) and a minimum of 12 years of related experience; or, Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nice to Have
- Doctorate degree completion preferred
- Active commitment towards completion of doctorate degree
- Experience in Medical Affairs leadership and MSL team management