Company Description
Every Exelixis employee is united in an ambitious cause: to launch innovative medicines that give patients and their families hope for the future. In this pursuit, we know our employees are our most valuable asset. After operating in the challenging biotech sector for 25 years, we have a proven track record of resiliency in the face of adversity. The success of our lead product has provided a solid commercial foundation allowing us to reinvigorate our research efforts, and grow our team in areas such as Drug Discovery, Clinical Development and Commercial.
As we expand our global partnerships and further reinvest in R&D to help us discover the next breakthrough for difficult-to-treat cancers, we’re seeking to add talented, dedicated employees to power our mission.
Cancer is our cause. Make it yours, too.
Job Description
The Medical Science Liaison (Upstate New York Area) functions as a highly trained, field-based, scientific expert who engages health care professionals to exchange clinical, scientific, and research knowledge. They will build scientific relationships and collaborations. This position interacts with local, regional, and national HCPs, societies and organizations.
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Act as the primary point of contact in the field for Exelixis Medical Affairs
- Appropriately engage key national and regional thought leaders and healthcare professionals
- In an accurate, fair and balanced manner, exchange scientific information with external parties
- Intake and manage investigator initiated study interests
- Report field intelligence to Exelixis including competitive information, perspectives about compounds, and the treatment landscape
- Provide support to the Exelixis clinical development and operations teams through site recommendations, initiation visits, facilitation of communication, and accrual support activities.
- Participate in or lead advisory board meetings
- Provide internal and external training
- Represent Exelixis 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 in the management of assigned territory while also supporting contributing to the success of colleagues and the MSL organization as a whole
- Contribute to the business beyond the borders of a geographic territory on an as-needed basis
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- None; however, will serve as a positive role-model to Associate MSLs
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
Education:
- Accredited doctorate degree in a basic-science or life-science discipline (Pharm.D., Ph.D., D.Sc., D.N.P., or M.D./D.O.) with 2 years related experience; or
- Master’s level oncology PA or NP with active commitment towards completion of doctorate degree, and 2 years of related experience; or
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience:
- A minimum of 2 years of MSL experience in therapeutic oncology preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to travel frequently, including occasional weekends
- Ability to take and follow directions, accept guidance from management, and adjust quickly to changes
- Ability to communicate and engage small and large groups in an engaging manner
- Ability to be a strong individual contributor as well as a valued collaborator on a team
- Ability to efficiently manage time and priorities
- Ability to demonstrate project leadership while recognizing when input from others is needed
- Ability to support the achievement of goals while executing all duties in an honest and compliant manner
- Ability to travel at least 50% of the time
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Additional Information
DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.