Medical Science Liaison l/ll - West Coast

Agendia; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Agendia is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL II-US) to operate as a scientific liaison across a broad west-to-northwest US territory, from Los Angeles to Washington State. The MSL II-US will partner with Medical Affairs, Sales, and Clinical teams to translate clinical data for physicians and payers.

The role emphasizes building relationships with KOLs, presenting data from trials and registries, and contributing to medical marketing and product development while traveling up to 75% of

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PharmD, MD, PhD or equivalent) with a minimum of 1–3 years’ experience in Oncology, solid tumor experience preferred.
• License (RN, NP, CNP, PA or equivalent) with a minimum of a Master’s Degree and at least 3 years’ experience in Oncology, breast cancer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, target, educate and manage accounts in the assigned territory including hospitals, pathology groups, oncologists, and surgeons on Agendia’s products.
• Interfaces with current and new collaborations within the oncology field as required.
• Works with managed care to develop and refine clinical/medical documentation to support medical policy for reimbursement.
• Provide support to VP Medical Affairs for medical marketing plans and development of clinical trial data.

Skills

Strong communication

KOL relationship management

Scientific/pmedical communication

Education

PharmD/MD/PhD or equivalent

RN/NP/CNP/PA with Master’s, oncology experience

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

**Territory will encompass: Los Angeles to Washington State

AIM OF THE POSITION

The Medical Science Liaison l/ll (MSL )-US, works as member of a medical/scientific team. This individual will function, in part, as a company spokesperson on clinical programs, clinical trials, and marketing functions that require clinical/medical translation. This scope of work will include interfaces with the commercial team and various appropriate clients of Agendia. The MSL ll US identifies and develops relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and highly accomplished physicians whose views on breast cancer treatment tend to influence other doctors. Provides detailed knowledge of the organization's new/current products and services. Distributes scientific information and resources to the KOLs. Assist in the development and integration of research initiatives and product and customer strategies. The MSL l-US help facilitate the ongoing activities of medical communications, clinical trial functions and facilitate the medical marketing programs. The MSL l -US will participate in the planning and implementation of medical marketing, clinical registry programs and customer service functions aligned to the strategic business needs of the company. In addition, the MSL l-US will help represent the company at sales meetings, conferences, client clinical presentations and patient advocacy functions. The MSL l-US will assist in the analysis and preparation of clinical trials data and registry data for abstract development and formal presentation either poster or oral as well as assist in the preparation of peer-reviewed manuscripts of scientific and medical data for publication. MSL ll will work closely with VP Clinical affairs on the medical aspects of reimbursement and tech assessments of Agendia’s products

POSITION WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION

1. Reports to VP, Medical Affairs

2. Cooperates with, Medical Affairs, Sales, Lab Ops, Customer Care, Marketing, Clinical Affairs, R & D, QA/RA, etc.

– Project meetings (with both internal and external stakeholders)

– Portfolio meetings

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify, target, educate and manage accounts in the assigned territory including hospitals, pathology groups, oncologists, and surgeons on Agendia’s products.
• Interfaces with current and new collaborations within the oncology field as required
• Works with managed care in a support role to develop and refine required clinical / medical documentation to support medical policy for reimbursement.
• Provides support to members of the management team involved in regulatory affairs as required in the preparation of documents and material for presentation.
• Support Agendia’s Sales and Marketing efforts (25%), Clinical Trial strategy and clinical utility data development (25%), regulatory and reimbursement activities (25%) and client services and support activities (25%).
• Contribute medical and clinical input to the new product development process.
• Provide support to the VP Medical Affairs for medical marketing plans for product development in cooperation with the Sales and Marketing department
• Provide support to the VP Medical Affairs for the development, and presentation of medical, clinical, and scientific materials to all stakeholders with a significant cooperation with the sales and marketing organizations.
• Present programs to educate appropriate customers about Agendia’s diagnostic product offerings such as scientific publications, account in-services, WebEx sessions, scientific presentations, etc.
• Provide statistical and analytic support for medical input for the development of clinical trials/research, data collection, safety, and medical information programs
• Assist in the design and implementation of clinical trials and interpretation of results
• Participate in the assessment of clinical data and, in collaboration with Marketing and Regulatory:
• Assist in developing product specific information and communication strategies.
• Cultivate and maintain open and positive relationships with key thought leaders and customers:
• Assist where appropriate with physicians and patients regarding data interpretation
• Present data as appropriate to a wide range of audiences including but not limited to physicians, hospital administrators, and payers within the US.
• Demonstrates deep knowledge competency; stays abreast of trends and new information in the science area, as well as the profession at large.
• Serve as technical/scientific subject matter resource to Agendia commercial personnel, if requested

The above listing represents the general duties considered essential functions of the job and is not to be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

KEY CONTACTS

Internal

o Works closely with:

o Medical Affairs

o Sales, Clinical Affairs, R&D, QA/RA, Lab Ops, and has interactions with all departments company wide

External

o Works with physicians, doctors, KOLs, patients, managed care personnel business associates, vendors and regulatory agencies

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• Advanced degree (PharmD, MD, PhD or equivalent) with a minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in Oncology. Solid tumor experience preferred.

OR

• License (RN, NP, CNP, PA or equivalent) with a minimum of a Master’s Degree (or equivalent) and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Oncology, breast cancer experience preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 1 years of experience as a MSL or comparable industry or clinical role (customer facing)
• Experience in the presentation and/or interpretation of scientific or clinical research publications.
• Experience in establishing strong, collaborative working relationships with internal stakeholder functions (e.g.e.g., Sales, Marketing, Regulatory, R&D) and external customers

Specific Knowledge Required

· Knowledge of geography and key opinion leaders preferred

· Excellent verbal & written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills

· Understanding of regulatory requirements for field-based personnel

· Ability to collaborate with internal colleagues in sales, marketing, and managed care accounts

• Ability to summarize complex scientific information and present in a clear, concise, confident, and scientifically accurate and balanced manner to a range of audiences across various modalities (1:1, video, group presentations, etc.)

· Ability and willingness to travel at least 75% of workdays required

· Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel skills required

· Ability to work independently while adhering to Medical Affairs strategic direction

· Ability to anticipate, organize and plan multiple changing priorities

· Knowledge of relevant healthcare systems, medical landscape, regulatory and payor environment, public health, and industry trends

· Proficiency in digital tools

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES/DESIRED SKILLS

• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions and participate in upper management decision-making; exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Creative Problem Solving - Applies creative, out-of-the box thinking to overcoming obstacles and taking advantage of opportunities in the marketplace.
• Time management - Works well in a fast-paced environment filled with many priorities and varying timelines for product launch.
• Superior leadership skills that lead to the development of highly functioning marketing organization through motivation and development of personnel.
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and understanding of big picture with attention to detail.

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WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Establishes ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements

ENVIRONMENT/SAFETY/WORK CONDITIONS

Working conditions (inside or outside the office).

• General office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TRAVEL

Ability to domestically and internationally up to 75% (will cover large geography/is remote)