Sr. Medical Science Liaison- Appalachia Region

Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Appalachia (VA); Remote; USD 166,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

Equity incentive awards

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Medical Science Liaison for the Appalachia region.

The role focuses on scientific exchange, supporting Rigel’s oncology products for metastatic breast cancer and lung cancer, with responsibility for KY, TN, NC, AR, MS, LA. Travel is extensive and the MSL will partner with medical affairs and cross-functional teams. The candidate will build KOL networks, support publications and advisory boards, and provide up-to-date medical information to healthcare

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical or scientific degree required; RN/NP/PA considered with strong relevant clinical experience.
• Minimum of 3 years as a medical science liaison in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry or relevant clinical experience in hematology/oncology.
• Clinical or pharmaceutical industry experience in hematology (ITP, AML) or oncology (NSCLC) is required.
• Well-established networks with hematologists/oncologists preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proficient in MS Word and Excel; cross-functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain peer-to-peer collaborations and relationships with regional medical experts.
• Maintain a database of KOLs and key HCPs for the geography.
• Collaborate with medical affairs on publications, investigator-sponsored research and advisory boards.
• Serve as a scientific resource to KOLs and medical community with up-to-date information.
• Support site identification, trial recruitment and investigator-initiated research as needed.
• Travel to meetings and conferences; coordinate scientific opportunities across teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Clinical knowledge

Education

MD/PhD/PharmD

RN/NP/PA considered

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Sr. Medical Science Liaison- Appalachia Region

The regional Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr. MSL) serves as field-based medical resource for compliant scientific exchange on Rigel pipeline, areas of research, approved products, and associated disease states with healthcare providers, patient advocacy groups, payors, other industry partners, as well as internal colleagues at Rigel. Information shared is timely, accurate, and fair-balanced. This territory includes the following states: KY, TN, NC, AR, MS, LA. The candidate must reside within one of these states and be located within reasonable proximity to a major airport.

The Sr. MSL identifies, develops, and maintains effective professional relationships with health care providers in a specified geography to build and maintain a repository of Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) for research initiatives, advisory boards, and other opportunities for collaboration with Rigel. The focus of the Sr. MSL will be on supporting Rigel’s approved oncology products for metastatic breast cancer and lung cancer, but may require support of other approved products in hematology/oncology, as well as supporting any development or launch-related activities for Rigel’s pipeline, or in-licensed molecules.

The Sr. MSL will collaborate with commercial cross-functional partners as needed to provide training, and scientific/medical support. The Sr. MSL may support the Clinical Development and Medical Affairs teams in the identification and recruitment of sites for Rigel trials. The Sr. MSL will report to the Executive Director of the Medical Science team, receive guidance from and collaborate with the Medical Director and the VP of Medical Affairs as needed to support US-based medical and scientific initiatives.

Salary Range: (National): $166,000 to $205,000 (Premium SFBA/NYC/Boston Area): $183,000 to $225,000

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain peer-to-peer collaborations and relationships with key medical experts in the region
• Maintain a database of KOLs and key HCPs for the respective geography
• Work with internal Rigel medical affairs personnel on initiatives including publications, investigator sponsored research, participation at advisory boards, speaker/training and other educational programs
• Serve as a scientific resource to KOLs and medical community with up-to-date relevant medical and product information
• Respond to unsolicited requests for medical information in the region in a timely manner; ensure that an accurate and fair-balanced response is provided consistent with company compliance training
• Communicate and coordinate scientific opportunities with other Rigel field-based and internal colleagues
• Provide relevant clinical presentations to key practices which may consist of P&T committee members, medical directors, payors and other key decision makers
• May work with managed care account/market access teams by presenting clinical data
• Support key scientific conferences, advisory boards, clinical investigator meetings, and patient advocacy group meetings as requested
• Gather feedback and report key insights related to Rigel products, pipeline, clinical data, disease management, and unmet needs, to help guide Rigel strategy
• Discuss and assess unsolicited investigator-initiated research proposals based on company strategies; serve as point-person and conduit for respective projects
• Support clinical initiatives including site identification, trial recruitment and presentation of final approved data whenever appropriate
• Serve as a Rigel-internal expert on disease states and therapeutic management; train Rigel colleagues on key scientific and clinical topics as requested
• Maintain compliance with all internal and external legal and regulatory guidelines
• Collaborate and share best practices to enhance cross-functional team productivity

Travel Requirement: 70%

Office is home-based. Travel within region 3-4 days per week with 1-2 office days per week. Required travel to medical meetings, team meetings and other group meetings (will require some weekends).

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Advanced clinical or scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD in Biological Sciences) is required; RN, NP, or PA degrees with strong relevant clinical experience will be considered
• Minimum of 3 years as a medical science liaison in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry is preferred, or relevant clinical experience in hematology/oncology
• Clinical or pharmaceutical industry experience in hematology (ITP, AML) or oncology (NSCLC) is required
• Previous experience in recently launched biologics or therapeutics is a plus
• Preference will be given to candidates who have well-established networks and active relationships with hematologists/oncologists
• Must have excellent communication skills (both oral and written), be proficient in MS Word and Excel and function well as part of a cross-functional team

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The anticipated salary range for this position is (National): $166,000 to $205,000 (Premium SFBA/NYC/Boston Area): $183,000 to $225,000. The actual salary offered will depend on several factors, including experience, qualifications, geographic location, internal equity, and business needs.

This position is eligible to participate in Rigel's annual bonus program and is eligible for equity incentive awards, subject to the terms of the applicable plans. This position is not commission-based.

Rigel offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 401(k) plan; paid time off; paid company holidays; and other benefits.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk; sit; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some travel may be required.

Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.