Medical Science Liaison - Miami

About the role

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role is community-focused and supports pre-launch and early launch medical activities through disease-state education, insight generation, and scientific engagement within community oncology settings.

Responsibilities

• Act as a scientific point of contact in the field for Exelixis Medical Affairs
• Engage oncology HCPs and APPs in compliant, fair-balanced scientific exchange
• Deliver scientific education and disease-state discussions using approved materials
• Develop and maintain scientific relationships within assigned geographic territory
• Report field intelligence, including insights on treatment landscape, scientific trends, and competitor activity
• Support clinical development and operations activities, including site recommendations, initiation visits, and facilitation of scientific communication
• Participate in or support advisory boards in accordance with applicable guidelines and compliance standards
• Represent Exelixis at medical congresses and scientific meetings; provide timely session summaries
• Serve as a scientific resource for cross-functional partners within defined and approved boundaries
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant studies, compounds, disease states, and treatment pathways
• Contribute to business needs beyond assigned geography as required
• Ensure timely reporting of adverse events and product complaints in line with company and regulatory processes
• Project a professional image of the Company and act in accordance with applicable industry codes of conduct
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to engage healthcare professionals in credible and compliant scientific discussions
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a matrix team
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage travel demands and territory priorities
• Demonstrated integrity and commitment to ethical and compliant conduct
• Proficiency in standard office software and customer relationship management systems

Minimum Required Education & Knowledge & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (Life Sciences, BSN)
• 2 years of relevant clinical, scientific, or healthcare-facing experience in oncology
• Understanding of compliant, non-promotional scientific exchange or experience working within regulated healthcare environments
• Experience working within regulated, compliance-driven healthcare or life sciences environments
• Demonstrated ability to manage territory activity, prioritize workload, and operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrix environment
• Ability to work independently in a field-based, matrix organization
• Understanding of the non-promotional Medical Science Liaison role is required
• Valid driver’s license
• Frequent domestic travel, up to 70%, including occasional evenings and weekends

Preferred qualifications and experience

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree (e.g., PharmD, PhD, MD)
• Oncology-specific certification (e.g., OCN®)
• Prior experience as a Medical Science Liaison or in a Medical Affairs role
• Experience supporting oncology practices, particularly in community settings
• Experience participating in scientific meetings, advisory boards, or investigator engagement
• Knowledge of healthcare systems, particularly community oncology settings
• Familiarity with applicable medical, legal, and regulatory requirements governing scientific exchange