Senior Medical Science Liaison - Texas

About the role

Your main role will be to establish collaborations with external healthcare professionals/ experts, scientific opinion leaders and institutions to share and discuss evidence-based medical and scientific information about our oncology/solid tumor R&D portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic vision for the territory, including mapping key accounts and planning impactful medical engagements aligned with medical objectives.
• Cultivate partnerships with academic centers, centers of excellence, and integrated care systems to drive regional impact.
• Act as member of BioNTech's US field-based scientific/medical expert team delivering medical education, updates, and gaining insights from U.S. healthcare professionals (HCPs).
• Development of partnerships with investigators, thought leaders, and healthcare professionals through scientific, evidence-based communication and education.
• Support and identify U.S. clinical trial sites and opportunities aligned with the overall oncology strategy.
• Documentation and communication of actionable insights collected in the field to relevant internal stakeholders.
• Provide input, support and/or attendance at prioritized oncology conferences, medical educational programs, advisory boards and trainings.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of interactions, and compliance and safety reporting aligned with local policies.

Requirements

• Advanced scientific degree required (i.e., PharmD, MD/DO or PhD preferred) with 3-5+ years of oncology MSL or comparable industry or clinical role (customer-facing).
• Working therapeutic knowledge of lung cancer and/or GI malignancies (with established HCP/external expert network).
• PREFERRED LOCATIONS: Dallas or Houston.
• External customer focus with strong networking capabilities and engagement with the medical/scientific community.
• Excellent collaboration, networking, presentation and communication skills and a proven track record of cross-functional teamwork.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt priorities according to business and strategic needs, with good understanding of clinical trials/protocols and drug development lifecycle management.
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards, with a working knowledge of relevant clinical regulations and industry standards, incl. Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals.
• Proficiency with remote collaboration tools such as MS Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and other Office 365 applications.
• Willingness and ability for frequent travel and driving within territory (50-70%).

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree required (i.e., PharmD, MD/DO or PhD preferred) with 3-5+ years of oncology MSL or comparable industry or clinical role (customer-facing).
• Working therapeutic knowledge of lung cancer and/or GI malignancies (with established HCP/external expert network).
• PREFERRED LOCATIONS: Dallas or Houston.

Skills

• Strong scientific and medical knowledge.
• Excellent communication and networking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt priorities.
• Experience with remote collaboration tools.
• Willingness to travel and drive within the territory.

Benefits and Remuneration

• Expected Pay Range: $146,300 to $234,100/year + benefits, annual bonus & equity (bonus and equity is variable and dependent on company and individual performance).
• Compensation for the role will depend on several factors, including responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• BioNTech US is committed to employee wellbeing and offers best-in-class benefits & HR programs to support an inclusive & diverse workforce.
• Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life, AD&D, critical illness insurance, pre-tax HSA & FSA, DCRA Spending Accounts, employee assistance & concierge program (EAP), parental and childbirth leave, sitterstream: virtual tutoring & childcare membership, paid time off, 401(K) plan with company match, tuition reimbursement & student loan assistance programs, wellbeing incentive platforms & incentives, commuting allowance and subsidized parking, discounted home, auto & pet insurance, and more.