Senior Oncology Medical Science Liaison

Summit Therapeutics Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Therapeutics Inc. is seeking a Regional Medical Science Director (MSL) to strategically support oncology science within a defined geography.

You will be the primary scientific communicator to healthcare professionals, focusing on Immuno-Oncology and treatment options across the product life cycle. You will develop territory plans, engage investigators, support clinical development activities, educate clinical teams, and stay current on market trends.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in health sciences required; MD/PhD/PharmD or equivalent may be accepted.
• 5+ years solid tumor oncology experience.
• 5+ years clinical/scientific/industry experience, preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years as a Medical Science Liaison.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time.
• Meet HCIR credentialing requirements for facilities access.
• Strong communication, organization and collaboration skills.
• Proficient with MS Office and document management tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute and maintain high impact territory plans with HCP and Investigator engagement.
• Support clinical development and research initiatives, including site evaluation, recruitment and investigator meetings.
• Identify and build relationships with external Immuno-Oncology experts in assigned geography.
• Provide education on disease state, therapeutic landscape and Summit products to healthcare providers and researchers.
• Monitor and contribute insights from scientific meetings in the territory.
• Continuously stay informed on market issues, product knowledge and new therapeutic areas.
• Participate in team meetings and country medical affairs activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support account plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical Science Liaison

Oncology

KOL engagement

Clinical development

Education to HCP

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Doctoral degree in health sciences

MD/PhD/PharmD or equivalent

5+ years solid tumor oncology experience

2+ years MSL experience

Job description

Summit Therapeutics Inc. is seeking a Regional Medical Science Director (MSL) to strategically support oncology science within a defined geography.

You will be the primary scientific communicator to healthcare professionals, focusing on Immuno-Oncology and treatment options across the product life cycle. You will develop territory plans, engage investigators, support clinical development activities, educate clinical teams, and stay current on market trends.