Medical Science Liaison (Biotech)

Looking for a chance to make a meaningful difference in the oncology space? Taiho Oncology is on a mission: to improve the lives of patients with cancer, their families, and caregivers. Our “People first” approach means we also highly value our employees, who work relentlessly to help execute our mission. Taiho's success is founded on ensuring we always act with accountability, collaboration, and trust. By following these guiding principles, we earn and maintain the confidence of patients, the global healthcare community, collaborators and partners, and each other. Together, we are working on cutting-edge science and growing our portfolio and pipeline across a range of tumor types to address the ongoing and evolving needs of patients. Advanced technology, a world-class clinical development organization, and state-of-the-art facilities: these and other resources empower us to innovate and touch the lives of more and more patients. It's our work, our passion, and our legacy. We invite you to join us.  

Field - Territories IL, WI, IN, OH, MI

Position Summary: 

The Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) is a field-facing representative of the US Medical Affairs Department. The AD MSLs will be responsible for the direct management of a portion of the MSL team including but not limited to supervision, execution of assigned MSL activities, expense report reviews and approvals, PTO approvals, field observations, MSL development and MSLs' evaluations. The MSLs will maintain regular communication and frequent collaboration with the other home office Medical Affairs functional leaders including key product leaders, Matrix team members and Sr. Director, Medical Field Team to ensure alignment of activities and direction amongst all MSL team members. This will ensure accurate and timely understanding and execution of Medical Affairs strategy, projects, documentation and reporting with MSL team members.

Performance Objectives: 

• Provide point of contact for day-to-day activities for assigned MSL team members:
• Implementation of the MSLs approved geographical plan
• Assisting MSLs, as needed, in providing medical and/or scientific data about Taiho Oncology products and research to SLs/HCPs.
• Execute projects and ensure delivery of outcomes such as:
  • Development of SL lists (for Ad Boards, disease expert lists, site investigator lists, etc.),
  • Lead direct reports to support IIT requests and submissions
  • Both provide and lead direct reports in medical meeting coverage
• Provide input to / collaborate with, the Medical Affairs Product leaders and Sr. Director, National Medical Field Team in the development of MSL team objectives, tactics and metrics:
  • Align with Head of Medical Field Team, to assign direct reports to projects
  • Hold direct reports accountable for attainment of medical and business objectives, prioritization of tactics, mentorship, and overall leadership for the team.
  • Ensure timely and complete documentation of activities of direct reports to support department yearly goals
  • Collaborate with matrix team and provide input to process planning of training for Medical Field Team.
• Provide oversight and coaching to direct reports for field team performance reviews, approvals, and monitoring for compliance.
• Be a role model for compliant and effective customer interactions for MSL team members.
• Other assigned projects.

Education/Certification Requirements: 

• A terminal D degree (i.e., MD, PharmD or PhD) or equivalent in medical or health sciences is strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• A minimum of 2 years of experience as an MSL, e.g., in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries, is preferred
• A minimum of 5-7 years of relevant clinical experience in related disease areas in a scientific or clinical setting with project management or process improvement experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership success in a key initiative in a Clinical, pharmaceutical or biotech company preferred.
• Supervisory and management experience preferred.
• Clinical trial development experience is preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret scientific and technical information and data.
• Individual should be able to apply critical thinking process in order to optimize strategic initiatives and decision making.
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Individual should be able to apply critical thinking process in order to optimize strategic initiatives and decision making.
• Requires operational proficiency with power point, word and excel.
• Demonstrated ability to work with software tracking/logging systems.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $170,850 and $201,000 annually. This pay range is based on the market range for positions of this type. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, commissions, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. 

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.