(Senior) Medical Science Liaison - Northern California & Nevada (CA, NV, HI) (San Francisco, CA, US, 94110)
About this opportunity
West Coast & Sierra, US | full time | Job ID: 10725
About the role:
As an Oncology Medical Science Liaison and the representative of BioNTech's Oncology Medical Affairs department, your main role will be to establish collaborations with external healthcare professionals/ experts, scientific opinion leaders and institutions to share and discuss evidence-based medical and scientific information about our oncology/solid tumor R&D portfolio.
Your contribution:
Develop and execute a strategic vision for the territory, including mapping key accounts and planning impactful medical engagements aligned with medical objectives.
Cultivate partnerships with academic centers, centers of excellence, and integrated care systems to drive regional impact.
Act as member of BioNTech's US field-based scientific/medical expert team delivering medical education, updates, and gaining insights from U.S. healthcare professionals (HCPs).
Development of partnerships with investigators, thought leaders, and healthcare professionals through scientific, evidence-based communication and education.
Support and identify U.S. clinical trial sites and opportunities aligned with the overall oncology strategy.
Documentation and communication of actionable insights collected in the field to relevant internal stakeholders.
Provide input, support and/or attendance at prioritized oncology conferences, medical educational programs, advisory boards and trainings.
Ensure timely and accurate documentation of interactions, and compliance and safety reporting aligned with local policies.
A good match:
Advanced scientific degree required (i.e., PharmD, MD/DO or PhD preferred) with 3-5+ years of oncology MSL or comparable industry or clinical role (customer-facing).
Working therapeutic knowledge of gynecologic malignancies/breast cancer (with established HCP/external expert network).
Preferred locations: San Francisco, Las Vegas
External customer focus with strong networking capabilities and engagement with the medical/scientific community.
Excellent collaboration, networking, presentation and communication skills and a proven track record of cross-functional teamwork.
Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt priorities according to business and strategic needs, with good understanding of clinical trials/protocols and drug development lifecycle management.
Commitment to the highest ethical standards, with a working knowledge of relevant clinical regulations and industry standards, incl. Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals.
Proficiency with remote collaboration tools such as MS Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and other Office 365 applications.
Willingness and ability for frequent travel and driving within territory (50-70%).
Valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record required. Must be able to travel by automobile to customer locations within the assigned territory.
Expected Pay Range: $146,300 to $234,100/year + benefits, annual bonus & equity (bonus and equity is variable and dependent on company and individual performance). *Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Your Benefits:
BioNTech US is committed to employee wellbeing and offers best-in-class benefits & HR programs to support an inclusive & diverse workforce. Salaried/Position-Targeted Hourly Employees working 30+ hours per week are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include but are not limited to:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life, AD&D, Critical Illness Insurance
Pre-tax HSA & FSA, DCRA Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance & Concierge Program (EAP) available 24/7
Parental and Childbirth Leave & Family Planning Assistance
Sitterstream: Virtual Tutoring & Childcare Membership
Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Bereavement, Holidays (including Floating) & Year-End U.S. Shutdown.
401(K) Plan with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Assistance Programs
Wellbeing Incentive Platforms & Incentives
Professional Development Programs
Commuting Allowance and subsidized parking
Discounted Home, Auto & Pet Insurance
…and more! More details to be shared.
Apply now - We look forward to your application!
By submitting your application, you acknowledge that a background check will be conducted as part of the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. If you are considered for the position, BioNTech will conduct the background check through our service provider ‘HireRight’. You will be informed accordingly by your BioNTech-Recruiter.
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