Oncology MSL Director, West Region (Field-Based)

Eisai; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 207,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

Eisai is seeking an Associate Director/Director of Medical Science Liaison, Oncology, West Region. This field-based leadership role drives MSL performance and scientific leadership across therapeutic areas in collaboration with Medical Affairs and Clinical Development teams.

The position requires an advanced terminal degree and 8+ years in pharma/biotech, with experience managing field teams and strong KOL/HCP engagement. Willingness to travel and work with cross-functional partners is essential.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific terminal degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) with 8+ years of experience in the pharma/biotech industry.
• Experience managing field-based medical teams in a supervisory/leadership capacity preferred.
• Practical understanding of FDA, OIG, HIPPA, PhRMA, and other international regulatory/ethical guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.
• Oncology experience preferred.
• Travel required for conferences, congresses, team meetings, mentoring/training activities and KOL/HCP interactions as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction and management of the MSLs within their region.
• Develop individual talent within the MSL team, including goal setting, oversight of activities, coaching, performance assessment, development, and engagement.
• Provide field-level scientific leadership in assigned therapeutic area(s) working collaboratively with home office medical colleagues.
• Collaborate effectively and compliantly with cross-functional and alliance leadership.
• Ensure targets are clearly defined within teams, information cascades, and accountability is driven in the organization

Skills

Communication

Cross-functional Influence

Critical Thinking

Agility

KOL/HCP Engagement

Medical Data & Insights

People Development

Resource Planning

Territory Management

Education

MD/PhD/PharmD

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Eisai is seeking an Associate Director/Director of Medical Science Liaison, Oncology, West Region. This field-based leadership role drives MSL performance and scientific leadership across therapeutic areas in collaboration with Medical Affairs and Clinical Development teams.

The position requires an advanced terminal degree and 8+ years in pharma/biotech, with experience managing field teams and strong KOL/HCP engagement. Willingness to travel and work with cross-functional partners is essential.