Associate Director Medical Science Liaison - Central

About the role

The Associate Director Medical Science Liaison is a manager-leader within the Medical Affairs department. Direct and indirect responsibilities include solid tumor oncology HCP engagement, investigator-initiated studies, support of company sponsored trials, scientific congress support, development of MSL plans, and management of a regional MSL team as assigned.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing direction, guidance, and support to a team of MSLs in an assigned region
• Responsible for direct territory responsibilities in situations when no MSL coverage available
• Affirmation, recognition, and improvement of MSL performance at the individual and group level
• Ensure the successful execution of MSL strategic, operational, and tactical plans
• Keep the executive director of MSLs informed about key information in a timely manner
• Represent Exelixis Medical Affairs as managers in the field
• Represent Medical Affairs management as a cross-functional partner within the company
• Serve as a positive role model and actively support the professional development of reports
• Lead high visibility Medical Affairs projects and be accountable for the outcomes
• Foster teamwork and continuity across the entire MSL organization
• Engage key national and regional thought leaders and healthcare professionals
• In an accurate, fair and balanced manner, exchange scientific information with external parties
• Report field intelligence to Exelixis including competitive information, perspectives about compounds, and the treatment landscape
• Represent Exelixis management at medical conferences and provide session summaries
• Within guidelines, provide cross-functional support across the company by being a scientific resource
• Develop and maintain a level of knowledge about pertinent studies, compounds, and diseases that would facilitate collegiate and scientific discussions with leading oncology thought leaders
• Consistently demonstrate a high standard of excellence and require the same from reports
• Ability to support the achievement of individual, functional, and departmental goals while executing all duties in an honest and compliant manner

Education/Experience/Knowledge & Skills

• Education/Experience - Requirements: Master's level oncology PA or NP degree with active commitment towards completion of doctorate degree preferred and a minimum of 13 years of related experience; or, accredited doctorate degree in a basic-science or life-science discipline (Pharm.D., Ph.D., D.Sc., D.N.P., or D.O.) and a minimum of 12 years of related experience; or, equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred Experience: A minimum of 6 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry; Oncology MSL management experience; A minimum of 8 years as an MSL in therapeutic oncology; Prior experience as a people-manager of similarly credentialed and skilled reports. If no prior MSL management experience, mentorship from a prior manager in preparation for a management position.
• Knowledge/Skills: Ability to manage multiple projects in an efficient and effective manner; Completion of leadership training coursework; Ability to take and follow directions, accept guidance, and adjust quickly to changes; Ability to communicate and engage small and large groups in an engaging manner; Ability to efficiently manage time and priorities; Ability to demonstrate leadership while recognizing when input from others is needed