Medical Science Liaison (Central)

Department: Medical Affairs

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Cambridge, MA

Description

Central US location preferred.

At Merus, we are clinically advancing leading-edge, targeted treatments to address the unmet needs of patients with various types of cancer. Utilizing our proprietary technology platforms, we are developing innovative multispecific antibody therapeutics, referred to as Multiclonics®. Our therapeutic candidates engage cancer antigens and harness the power of the immune system to kill tumor cells in unique and powerful ways by utilizing our proprietary technology platform and deep expertise in oncology. We are currently developing a broad pipeline of wholly owned and licensed Biclonics® drug candidates in the clinic with compelling target combinations and unique mechanisms of action.

Medical Affairs is a new function at Merus and you have an opportunity to join us on the ground floor and build a high-functioning medical affairs organization. You will be working in an international cross-functional team, supporting the development of novel bispecific antibody therapeutics. Joining Merus means joining our pursuit to develop advanced therapies that address unmet needs in cancer treatment. The successful candidate will report to the Field Medical Director.

Your role

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will be responsible for engaging with Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) in their territory through appropriate high-level scientific support for education and scientific exchange. The MSL will be a conduit for medical affairs communications and interactions for their assigned HCPs. Knowledge of oncology is required; knowledge of NGS testing and companion diagnostics is preferred.

In this role you will:

Support study start-up though review of competitive trial landscape, precedent trials; leveraging contacts in medical community w/ prospective PIs, engagement and follow-up with potential sites
Expand company knowledge of investigational sites, both current and new, in order to build company network to include knowledge of site capabilities and past performance
Inform Clinical Operations when an investigator expresses an interest in becoming a site
Develop and execute field medical affairs plan for the assigned territory level in alignment with medical affairs strategies and tactics
Serve as a liaison for clinical and scientific information exchange with regional oncologists, pathologists, oncology nurses, NPs, PAs and pharmacists
Deliver high quality education and awareness presentations to ensure optimal patient care
Obtain, assimilate, organize and report field insights in a concise, clear and compliant manner
Provide timely, accurate, specific and balanced responses to professional requests for information in collaboration with medical communications
Provide complete and timely documentation of interactions and contacts
Administrative reports such as expense reports and status reports completed in a timely manner
Provide reports, assessments and HCP insights in a clear, succinct and timely fashion
Maintain and continually develop scientific knowledge of the relevant competitive landscape
Attend and participate in all required compliance trainings
Follow all laws, rules, regulations, guidance documents, codes, etc. associated or attributed the pharmaceutical industry
Attend national, regional and local conferences and symposia in coordination with overarching company objectives
Follow all company policies and procedures as well as those of applicable to collaborators and institutions

Your profile

The successful Medical Science Liaison is a proven self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills that meets the following requirement:

M.D., Ph.D., Pharm.D. or NP/PA with appropriate clinical experience and scientific background
2+ years' oncology clinical experience and 1+ years' MSL experience in pharmaceutical industry
Knowledge of pharmaceutical rules, regulatory law, guidelines and codes (e.g., PhRMA Code)
Strong collaboration skills to coordinate efforts and accomplish goals as a team
Demonstrate ability to develop trust and maintain integrity with internal and external partners, peers, and others
Ensure the attainment of individual objectives and results as well as those for the assigned team
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Ability to learn new scientific and technical information quickly
Strong computer skills, proficiency in on-line data searches, MS Word, PowerPoint & Excel
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple assignments and to meet deadlines in a fast-paced working environment
Travel approximately 50% (car, plane, etc.)

Our offer

We offer an exciting opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest in the biotech industry. As part of Merus, you'll have the chance to collaborate with an exceptional international team of people who are passionate about what they do. To top it off, we offer a highly competitive total rewards package (benefits and compensation), training that is tailored to your individual development, and career opportunities that match your ambitions. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to join us as we close in on cancer - everything you do matters at Merus.

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