Associate Director, Medical Science Liaison

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain in a self-driven manner outstanding knowledge of immuno-oncology and relevant disease areas
• Develop and maintain in a self-driven manner outstanding knowledge of Immunocore products, competitor products, and other therapeutic options within therapeutic area
• Collaborate with cross functional team to ensure the best patient care
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of the medical strategy and broader Immunocore strategy to ensure activities are coordinated with the team and aligned to strategy within Immunocore
• Maintain and develop synergistic relationships with KOLs to expand research, advisory, and educational partnership opportunities
• Work to the highest ethical compliance, ethics and safety standards adhering to all local regulations and laws
• Engage with cross-functional team to ensure activities are coordinated with the team and aligned to strategy within Immunocore

Education/Communication

• Act as an educational resource to internal stakeholders, providing medical/scientific knowledge, training, and support on Immunocore products
• Serve as external, credible scientific expert on disease area and Immunocore products at HCP field meetings, key medical and scientific conferences, advisory boards, clinical investigator meetings and patient advocacy group meetings
• Respond to unsolicited requests for medical information on Immunocore products in a credible, balanced/objective manner
• Proactively engage with HCP community to provide medical education as permissible by local laws and regulations
• Lead and implement congress symposiums and other educational programs in support of company strategy
• Provide effective clinical presentations to internal and external audiences and tailor presentations to meet specific audience needs
• Support early access programs

Insight gathering and processing

• Identify and map HCPs and networks/referral patterns
• Identify key field insights related to Immunocore products, activities and the disease area and effectively disseminate and collaborate with cross-functional partners
• Take leadership where appropriate and engage with cross-functional team to ensure HCPs needs/issues are resolved with the ultimate goal of ensuring patients receive the best care
• Work with Immunocore internal team on congress planning and implementation

Research

• Support clinical operations in trial site identification
• Facilitate clear communication and engagement between Immunocore and investigators as it relates to both Immunocore trials, investigator-sponsored studies, and barriers to enrolment for pipeline assets
• As part of the externally sponsored research strategy, lead on collation and discussion/review of ESR proposals and subsequent set-up and maintenance of approved studies

Experience & Knowledge

• At least 3–5 years of MSL experience
• Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD)
• 3 years of experience with Oncology (preferably Immuno-oncology and melanoma) required
• Knowledge of clinical research design and GCP in the oncology/immune oncology area
• Demonstrates strong understanding of clinical research trial design and study analysis including cost effectiveness and other high-level HEOR evidence approaches
• Demonstrates strong understanding of local healthcare systems, treatment guidelines
• Demonstrate ability to develop trust and maintain integrity with KOLs/External Clinical and Scientific Experts, investigators, HCPs, and institutions, as well as with peers, and others
• Demonstrate knowledge of relevant laws and regulations to role
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Ability to convey complex scientific concepts and information appropriately tailored to the audience e.g., affiliate staff and regional/global Medical Affairs leadership
• Travel – 60%

Annual salary range: This position is eligible for standard Company benefits, including medical, dental, vision, time off and 401k, as well as participating in Immunocore's annual incentive plans. Incentive plans are contingent on achievement of personal and company performance. Actual compensation may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.