Medical Science Liaisons (MSL) Director (Biotechnology, Oncology, CA Region)

Summary/Job Purpose

The oncology Senior Medical Science Liaison functions as a highly trained, field-based, scientific expert who engages oncology health care professionals to exchange clinical, scientific, and research knowledge. They build scientific relationships and collaborations. This position interacts with local, regional, and national oncology HCPs, societies and organizations. Must be located in Southern California.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact in the field for Exelixis Medical Affairs
• Appropriately engage key national and regional thought leaders and healthcare professionals
• In an accurate, fair and balanced manner, exchange scientific information with external parties
• Intake and manage investigator-initiated study interests
• Report field intelligence to Exelixis including competitive information, perspectives about compounds, and the treatment landscape
• Support the Exelixis clinical development and operations teams through site recommendations, initiation visits, facilitation of communication, and accrual support activities
• Participate in or lead advisory board meetings
• Provide internal and external training
• Represent Exelixis 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 in the management of assigned territory while also supporting contributing to the success of colleagues and the MSL organization as a whole
• Contribute to the business beyond the borders of a geographic territory on an as-needed basis
• Participate in supervisory responsibilities as needed

Education/Experience

• Educational requirements: Master’s level oncology PA or NP with active commitment towards completion of doctorate degree, and a minimum of 11 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 8 years related experience; or, Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of MSL experience in therapeutic oncology preferred

Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to travel frequently up to 50%, including occasional weekends
• Ability to take and follow directions, accept guidance from management, and adjust quickly to changes
• Ability to communicate and engage small and large groups in an engaging manner
• Ability to be a strong individual contributor as well as a valued collaborator on a team
• Ability to efficiently manage time and priorities
• Ability to demonstrate project leadership while recognizing when input from others is needed
• Ability to support the achievement of goals while executing all duties in an honest and compliant manner

Pay

The base pay range for this position is $243,500 - $310,500 annually. The base pay range may take into account the candidate’s geographic region, which will adjust the pay depending on the specific work location. The base pay offered will take into account the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity, among other factors. In addition to the base salary, as part of our Total Rewards program, Exelixis offers comprehensive employee benefits package, including a 401k plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Employees are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus program, or if field sales staff, a sales-based incentive plan. Exelixis also offers employees the opportunity to purchase company stock, and receive long-term incentives, 15 accrued vacation days in their first year, 17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December, and up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year.