Sr. Medical Science Liaison-Oncology-East

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Inc•Boston, MA

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Oncology will build and maintain relationships with key oncology healthcare providers and decision-makers in the thoracic oncology space. The candidate will deliver presentations and engage in strategic discussions on Catalyst’s products and disease states of interest, covering medical, clinical, health economics, and outcomes of research data. They will interact with a wide range of healthcare professionals, including physicians, researchers, and medical and pharmacy leaders. This includes engagement with hospital and formulary decision-makers, Medicaid stakeholders, advocacy leadership, consultant pharmacists, and advanced practice practitioners. This is a remote position and will cover the EAST region. Candidates should reside within the east region and have access to major airports on the east coast.

Requirements

Advanced degree in medical/biosciences (M.D., Ph.D., Pharm.D., DPH, Ed.D.)
5+ years in clinical research/academia, pharmacy, life sciences, biotech or pharma industry (including relevant fellowships)
3+ years of MSL experience in Oncology and Rare Disease, with a focus on medical affairs
Established relationships in the thoracic oncology therapeutic area
Knowledge of the pharmaceutical corporate environment and appreciation for Commercial Operations, including Marketing and Sales strategies
Strong scientific and pharmaceutical knowledge, with excellent presentation and teaching skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident in discussing drug information and disease state management
Willingness to work cross-functionally and compliantly within the organization
Ability to lead and motivate team members without direct reporting relationships, including training and mentoring new MSLs
Proven ability to assess issues and think strategically
Frequent Computer laptop or tablet use, not usually at a workstation
Responsibilities may require a work schedule that may include working outside of ‘normal’ work hours, to meet the demands of the organizations. (Advisory Boards, Congress Attendance, and other weekend type business activities)
Ability and willingness to travel at least 75% of workdays for face-to-face meetings required in the assigned geography with potential support needed throughout the US

Responsibilities

Identify, develop, and maintain collaborative relationships with current and future key external experts (KOLs), scientific experts, cooperative study groups and study sites
Collaborate with key professionals at the national, regional, and local level, educating them with current, fair-balanced medical, scientific and pharmacoeconomic information regarding Catalyst’s various therapies and disease states of interest
Increase awareness of our marketed product(s) allowing the key healthcare professionals to make informed therapeutic decisions
Assist in the preparation and execution of regional and/or national advisory board meetings for marketed and pipeline assets, including delivering compelling presentations, assisting with slide preparation/review, recommending appropriate faculty, and facilitating interactive discussion groups
Offer resources for presenting medical information, enabling feedback from decision makers on the effectiveness of our product and its market comparison
Provide targeted internal training on selected topics in oncology and supportive care (e.g., study updates, guideline updates, congress news, latest scientific developments); implement and disseminate high-quality medical and scientific educational programs; deliver clinical and scientific presentations at sites/hospitals
Facilitate Catalyst-sponsored clinical trials on-site through scientific presentations and discussions to build interest and provide study design feedback; understand trial/referral networks, identify enrollment barriers, and participate in investigator meetings per approved strategy
Expedite the development and collection of quality data for pipeline assets and our marketed product
Manage oncology-related projects from start to finish as directed by the medical affairs director
Contribute clinical and value-based insights to Catalyst communications and materials, and assist in training new associates, including medical science liaisons and regional account managers
Review and coordinate oncology-based investigator-initiated research, quality improvement initiatives, and screening/clinical pathway updates in the oncology space as it relates to Catalyst products

Benefits

Catalyst is committed to providing competitive wages and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, a retirement savings plan with Company Match, and more.

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