We are hiring a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to support the launch of a newly approved targeted therapy for lung cancer. The MSL will be a highly trained, field-based scientific expert in oncology, engaging health care professionals and leaders in clinical, scientific, value-based care, and research-based peer-to-peer scientific exchange around ALK+ non‑small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Territory

CA, WA, OR, AZ, NM, UT, MN

Responsibilities

• Function as the primary medical point of contact in the geographic area.

• Maintain clinical and scientific expertise in oncology with a specific focus on standards of care related to the treatment of ALK+ NSCLC.

• Engage in well‑informed, compliant, robust, and accurate scientific peer exchange around the client’s pipeline with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).

• Have a thorough understanding of clinical protocols, clinical trials outcomes and related procedures.

• Develop and track KOL engagement plans—identify, develop, and maintain long‑term collaborative relationships with KOLs within the assigned region.

• Engage in medical & scientific exchange with the medical/scientific community, including advisory boards.

• Be responsible for ongoing territory management and development.

• Be responsible for all clinical program requests and for unsolicited requests for information.

• May collaborate with the R&D Team to support sites and investigators participating in company‑sponsored clinical trials.

• Conduct pre‑launch KOL profiling efforts to enhance depth of product/disease/scientific knowledge. Facilitate top account/institution profiling efforts to enhance understanding of patient care pathways, including treatment protocol development and novel therapies.

• Work collaboratively and compliantly with commercial colleagues to ensure product strategic imperatives are represented cross‑functionally in account engagement.

• Respond to and document unsolicited requests for information on clinical initiatives.

• May serve as a resource for investigator‑sponsored trial (IIST) proposals.

• Provide internal teams with feedback and insights from interactions with KOLs.

• Represent the client at medical meetings through Medical Affairs’ Scientific Booth coverage and other related activities.

• Attend congresses as appropriate and develop meaningful internal reports of the congresses covered.

• Adhere to corporate SOPs and ensure vigilant compliance with relevant legal and regulatory guidelines governing scientific interactions with physicians and healthcare professionals across all activities.

• Consistently demonstrate a high standard of excellence in the management of the assigned territory while contributing to the success of colleagues and the MSL team.

• Be willing to contribute to the achievement of organizational goals beyond the borders of a geographic territory.

• Be solidly versed in the clinical data such that the full range of innovative science, clinical, outcome, economic and value aspects of the client’s products can be appreciated by the healthcare practitioner, formulary member or payer.

• Provide medical support, clinical input, and/or training for internal teams as requested.

Qualifications

• An advanced degree (e.g., PharmD, PhD, MD, MSN, or NP/PA) is required.

• MSL: A minimum of 2 years of previous MSL experience, with at least 1 year in rare disease, oncology (and/or immunology) and working knowledge of Gene Therapy.

• Senior MSL: A minimum of 5 years of pharma experience and 3 years in rare disease, oncology (and/or immunology).

• Targeted Therapy experience strongly preferred.

• Prior product launch experience required.

• Exhibits the highest level of scientific, business, and clinical acumen with excellent communication and networking skills.

• Ability to interpret and present scientific data to engage KOLs.

• Working knowledge of standards of care for ALK+ NSCLC is desirable.

• Previous experience sharing scientific content with payer systems highly desirable.

• Working knowledge of NCI Cooperative Groups and Oncology Research Consortiums.

• Ability to present complex scientific and value evidence data to payors and/or formulary committees required.

• Working knowledge of institutions and clinics in the selected geographies expected.

• Excellent written and oral presentation skills.

• Ability to travel frequently (70%) with overnight stays for KOL meetings, site locations, internal meetings, medical meetings and congresses, training.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

EVERSANA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourage all qualified individuals to apply regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodations applies to all aspects of the hiring process; please contact applicantsupport@eversana.com if you require accommodations.