MSL – Hematology & Cell Therapy (Great Lakes)

Orca Bio; Illinois City (IL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-IPO equity

Annual bonus

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

PTO

401(k) plan

Life and disability coverage

Parental leave

Subsidized daily lunches and snacks

Job summary

Orca Bio is seeking a Medical Science Liaison to advance our next-generation allogeneic cell therapies. The role focuses on fostering scientific collaborations with KOLs, supporting clinical and regulatory strategies, and guiding medical communications within the Great Lakes territory (IL, MI, MO, MN, WI, IN, IA, ND, SD).

You will engage investigators, support IST programs, and contribute to Medical Affairs objectives.

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical degree in a life-science or basic-science discipline (MD, DO, PharmD, NP, PA, DNP, MSc, or PhD) with industry experience as an MSL
• Significant clinical and/or industry experience in malignant hematology, HSCT, cellular therapy, CAR-T or related areas
• Strong understanding of the cell therapy ecosystem, transplant center operations, and patient referral pathways
• Knowledge of clinical development, regulatory requirements, and commercial strategies; HEOR data a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
• Ability to interpret and present complex scientific data to varied audiences
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and solution-oriented mindset
• Collaborative mindset to work with cross-functional colleagues
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert in stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy, providing insights on treatment paradigms, clinical operations, patient access and competitive landscape
• Develop and maintain deep scientific relationships with academic stem cell therapy experts and HCPs within the territory
• Prepare and maintain a territory management plan for Medical Leadership and internal stakeholders
• Provide medical support for onboarding activities with treatment centers and payer engagement aligned to the tactical plan
• Develop understanding of hematologic malignancies and cell therapy to enable high-level scientific exchange
• Lead IST program interactions, support concept development, governance decisions, and study start-up activities
• Gather and communicate scientific insights to inform medical strategy and lifecycle planning
• Support advisory boards, investigator meetings, roundtables, and speaker bureaus as needed
• Support clinical trial activities to enhance recruitment and safe use of investigational products
• Translate clinical trial data and external feedback into actionable recommendations for leadership and teams
• Coordinate coverage for congresses with other MSLs to maximize impact
• Provide education on therapies and disease states to commercial marketing and sales teams

Skills

MSL experience

Clinical communication

Hematology expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Advanced clinical degree

Job description

Orca Bio is seeking a Medical Science Liaison to advance our next-generation allogeneic cell therapies. The role focuses on fostering scientific collaborations with KOLs, supporting clinical and regulatory strategies, and guiding medical communications within the Great Lakes territory (IL, MI, MO, MN, WI, IN, IA, ND, SD).

You will engage investigators, support IST programs, and contribute to Medical Affairs objectives.