(Senior) Medical Science Liaison

Job Details

West Coast & Sierra, US | full time | Job ID: 10725

About the role:

As an Oncology Medical Science Liaison and the representative of BioNTech's Oncology Medical Affairs department, 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.

Your contribution:

• 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.

A good match:

• 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 gynecologic malignancies/breast cancer (with established HCP/external expert network).
• Preferred locations: San Francisco, Las Vegas
• 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%).
• Valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record required. Must be able to travel by automobile to customer locations within the assigned territory.

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.

Your Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life, AD&D, Critical Illness Insurance
• Pre-tax HSA & FSA, DCRA Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance & Concierge Program (EAP) available 24/7
• Parental and Childbirth Leave & Family Planning Assistance
• Sitterstream: Virtual Tutoring & Childcare Membership
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Bereavement, Holidays (including Floating) & Year-End U.S. Shutdown.
• 401(K) Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Assistance Programs
• Wellbeing Incentive Platforms & Incentives
• Professional Development Programs
• Commuting Allowance and subsidized parking
• Discounted Home, Auto & Pet Insurance
• …and more More details to be shared.