Associate Director, Medical Science Liaison

Immunocore; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Immunocore, a leading immuno-oncology company, seeks a Medical Science Liaison to serve as the primary field-based medical resource for healthcare providers in the East PA, NY, NJ, DE, and MD region. You will deliver medical education, support scientific exchange, and gather insights to inform Immunocore strategy.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years MSL experience in oncology, an advanced degree, and exceptional presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in MD, PhD, or PharmD.
• 3–5 years of MSL experience in oncology.
• Experience with immuno-oncology and melanoma preferred.
• Strong KOL engagement and clinical trial collaboration.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the field-based medical education resource.
• Provide scientific presentations at meetings and conferences.
• Identify HCP networks and collect field insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align with Immunocore strategy.
• Support clinical investigator meetings and advisory boards.

Skills

Immuno-oncology knowledge

Medical education

HCP engagement

Presentation skills

KOL relationships

Clinical research

Education

MD/PhD/PharmD

Job description

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) serves as the primary field-based point of contact with healthcare providers (HCPs) including clinical investigators on a range of clinical and scientific issues. The primary role is to deliver and facilitate medical education and communications, research, and scientific insight gathering activities of Immunocore.

Candidates for this role should be located within the territory (East PA, NY, NJ, DE, and MD)

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains in a self-driven manner outstanding knowledge of immuno-oncology and relevant disease areas
• Develops and maintains in a self-driven manner outstanding knowledge of Immunocore products, competitor products, and other therapeutic options within therapeutic area
• Collaborates with cross functional team to ensure the best patient care
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of the medical strategy and broader Immunocore strategy to ensure (their own) activities are coordinated with the team and aligned to strategy within Immunocore
• Maintains and develops synergistic relationships with KOLs to expand research, advisory, and educational partnership opportunities
• Works to the highest ethical compliance, ethics and safety standards adhering to all local regulations and laws
• Engages with cross-functional team to ensure (their own) activities are coordinated with the team and aligned to strategy within Immunocore.

Education/Communication:

• Act as an educational resource to internal stakeholders, providing medical/ scientific knowledge, training, and support on Immunocore products
• Serves as external, credible scientific expert on disease area and Immunocore products at HCP field meetings, key medical and scientific conferences, advisory boards, clinical investigator meetings and patient advocacy group meetings
• Responds to unsolicited requests for medical information on Immunocore products in a credible, balanced/objective manner
• Proactively engages with HCP community to provide medical education as permissible by local laws and regulations
• Lead and implement congress symposiums and other educational programs in support of company strategy
• Provides effective clinical presentations to internal and external audiences and tailors presentations to meet specific audience needs
• Supports early access programs

Insight gathering and processing:

• Identifies and maps HCPs and networks/referral patterns
• Identify key field insights related to Immunocore products, activities and the disease area and effectively disseminate and collaborate with cross-functional partners
• Take leadership where appropriate and engages with cross-functional team to ensure HCPs needs/issues are resolved with the ultimate goal of ensuring patients receive the best care.
• Works with Immunocore internal team on congress planning and implementation

Research:

• Support clinical operations in trial site identification
• Facilitate clear communication and engagement between Immunocore and investigators as it relates to both Immunocore trials, investigator-sponsored studies, and barriers to enrolment for pipeline assets
• As part of the externally sponsored research strategy, lead on collation and discussion/review of ESR proposals and subsequent set-up and maintenance of approved studies

Experience & Knowledge:

• At least 3-5 years of MSL experience
• Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD)
• 3 years of experience with Oncology (preferably Immuno-oncology and melanoma) required
• Knowledge of clinical research design and GCP in the oncology/immune oncology area.
• Demonstrates strong understanding of clinical research trial design and study analysis including cost effectiveness and other high-level HEOR evidence approaches
• Demonstrates strong understanding of local healthcare systems, treatment guidelines
• Demonstrate ability to develop trust and maintain integrity with KOLs/External Clinical and Scientific Experts, investigators, HCPs, and institutions, as well as with peers, and others.
• Demonstrate knowledge of relevant laws and regulations to role
• Excellent presentation, communication skills
• Ability to convey complex scientific concepts and information appropriately tailored to the audience e.g., affiliate staff and regional / global Medical Affairs leadership

Annual salary range:

This position is eligible for standard Company benefits, including medical, dental, vision, time off and 401k, as well as participating in Immunocore's annual incentive plans. Incentive plans are contingent on achievement of personal and company performance. Actual compensation may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.