Senior Medical Science Liaison Hematology, Southeast

About the role

This role is part of a brand-new, inaugural field medical team build-out. It offers an entrepreneurial, pre-launch environment where you can actively shape the regional strategy and foundation from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a scientific expert in hematologic malignancies, with a focus on multiple myeloma and related disease areas.
• Maintain deep knowledge of disease biology, mechanisms of action, clinical trial data, competitive landscape, and evolving treatment paradigms.
• Translate complex scientific information into balanced, evidence-based insights for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify, develop, and maintain long-term relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), investigators, and academic experts.
• Conduct high-quality, non-promotional scientific exchange in accordance with applicable regulations and industry standards.
• Support the development and execution of Medical Affairs strategy within a pre-commercial and launch-focused environment.
• Provide field-based insights to support launch planning, lifecycle management, evidence generation, and future indication expansion opportunities.
• Serve as a trusted scientific partner to cross-functional teams, including Clinical Development, Commercial, Market Access, and Regulatory Affairs.
• Support clinical trial activities, including investigator engagement, site identification, feasibility assessments, and protocol feedback.
• Facilitate investigator-sponsored research (ISR/IIS) activities, including scientific review and study support.
• Act as a conduit between external stakeholders and internal clinical, medical, and research teams.
• Gather, analyze, and communicate actionable medical insights to inform strategic decision-making.
• Ensure all scientific exchange and activities are conducted in compliance with regulatory, legal, and company policies.
• Demonstrate scientific integrity, ethical conduct, and patient-focused decision-making.
• Mentor junior field medical colleagues and contribute to team development when applicable.
• Support Medical Affairs operational initiatives, including training, SOP development, metrics, and best-practice implementation.
• Contribute to special projects and cross-functional initiatives typical of a dynamic, growth-stage biotechnology organization.
• Collaborate effectively across functions to achieve organizational objectives.
• Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and proactive communication in support of team goals.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO, DNP, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a field-based Medical Affairs role.
• Experience engaging with KOLs, investigators, and healthcare professionals in a scientific exchange capacity.
• Strong understanding of clinical research, evidence generation, and Medical Affairs principles.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating across a matrixed organization.
• Preferred: Experience supporting hematology/oncology products, with multiple myeloma experience strongly preferred; experience within small, emerging, or growth-stage biotechnology organizations; launch or pre-launch Medical Affairs experience; experience supporting Clinical Trial Operations, Medical Review Committees (MRC), Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR), and/or Patient Advocacy initiatives; demonstrated success operating in fast-paced, evolving environments with limited infrastructure.

Pay

Annual Salary Range: $200,000 – $250,000*

*The salary offered will be commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant factors. In addition to base salary, the position may be eligible for bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package.

About the Search

This search is being managed by Summit Strategic Search on behalf of our client. This is a full-time, permanent position where the successful candidate will be hired directly by the end client.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

Summit Strategic Search and our client are equal opportunity partners. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Accommodations & Support

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Selection & Onboarding

This is a direct-hire role within a regulated industry, the end client's standard hiring protocols apply. This includes, but is not limited to, reference checks, a comprehensive background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law and applicable to the position, prior to the start of employment. All hiring decisions are made solely by the end client.