Senior Medical Science Liaison - Central (OH)
Kite Pharma · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $219,375 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Engage with thought leaders on complex scientific information.
- Foster scientific relationships with healthcare providers.
- Support clinical trials and evidence generation.
- Provide clinical/scientific presentations internally/externally.
- Maintain expertise in hematology/oncology.
About the role
About Kite Pharma
We’re here for one reason and one reason only – to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. We’ve made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But we're not finished yet. Join Kite, as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies, and help shape where our business and medical science goes next. We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Kite and help create more tomorrows.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our talented team as a Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL). Kite MSLs are responsible for identifying, developing, and managing relationships with current and future hematology/oncology thought leaders (TLs) and other health care providers, shaping the healthcare environment for CAR-T across both academic and community practices. MSLs are field-based and report to a Field Director of MSLs within the US Medical Affairs organization. This role will support Ohio. Candidates should live within 50 miles of this geography.
Job Responsibilities
- Engage in peer-to-peer scientific exchange of complex clinical and scientific information across portfolio indications.
- Develop and foster strong scientific relationships with TLs, disease experts, and other health care providers (HCPs) within ATC (Authorized Treatment Center) and community practices.
- Actively support clinical trials and evidence generation activities across portfolio indications.
- Provide clinical/scientific presentations to internal and external groups.
- Compliantly provide internal teams with feedback and insights from interactions and discussions with HCPs.
- Provide support at professional meetings, including staffing exhibits, reporting on scientific sessions, and facilitating meetings with Thought Leaders and HCPs.
- Adhere to corporate and health care compliance guidance in all activities, including those related to clinical trials, scientific interactions with internal and external groups, and responses to unsolicited requests for medical/scientific information.
- Maintain deep, current expertise in hematology/oncology by proactively monitoring emerging science, data, and therapeutic advances.
- Establish and maintain ongoing long-term collaborative relationships with HCPs (including physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals) within assigned territory.
- Provide support for content development and delivery of clinical presentations at Advisory Boards, as requested.
- Work closely with other field-based employees and headquarters-based staff to rapidly respond to questions from sites in the territory.
- Provide clinical input and training to internal functions as requested.
Basic Qualifications
- Doctorate degree and 5+ years of experience in biotech/pharma, healthcare or academia OR
- Master’s Degree and 8+ years of experience in biotech/pharma, healthcare or academia OR
- Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ years of experience in biotech/pharma, healthcare or academia
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctorate degree or healthcare license/certification (RN, RPh, PA, etc.)
- Previous MSL, Medical Affairs, and/or other industry experience
- Existing relationships with institutions, practices, and/or hospitals in territory
- Previous work experience in CAR-T cell therapy, Bone Marrow Transplantation, Lymphomas, Leukemias, and/or Myeloma.
- Strong understanding of hospital and community hematology/oncology practices across the territory, with growing expertise in payer, access, and site-of-care dynamics
- Working knowledge of regulatory and compliance environment
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills; adaptable and forward-thinking with a growth mindset
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills including excellent collaboration, verbal and written communication
- Computer proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe®
- Comfortable engaging with digital, analytical, and AI-enabled tools
- Ability to travel frequently (50-70%), including overnight travel
- Candidates should live within 50 miles of this geography.
What You'll Do
The work you do at Kite will help change how cancer is treated and ensure patients and their families have more time together. Ready to create more tomorrows with us? Hit apply.
People Leader Accountabilities
- Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.
- Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose.
- Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support.
Key skills/competency
- Medical Science Liaison
- Oncology
- Hematology
- CAR T-cell Therapy
- Clinical Trial Support
- Scientific Exchange
- Thought Leader Engagement
- Healthcare Providers
- Biotech/Pharma
- Medical Affairs
Skills & topics
- Senior Medical Science Liaison
- MSL
- Medical Affairs
- Oncology
- Hematology
- CAR T-cell Therapy
- Biotechnology
- Pharmaceuticals
- Clinical Science
- Thought Leader Engagement
- Healthcare
- Biotech
- Pharma
- Medical Science
- Liaison
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in oncology, CAR T-cell therapy, and MSL roles.
- Emphasize scientific exchange: Showcase your ability to engage with thought leaders and HCPs.
- Demonstrate industry knowledge: Prove your understanding of regulatory and compliance environments.
- Showcase travel readiness: Confirm your ability to travel 50-70% for this field-based role.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Practice articulating your leadership and collaboration skills.
Technical preparation
Master CAR T-cell therapy and oncology data.,Practice presenting complex clinical information.,Familiarize with regulatory and compliance guidelines.,Understand hospital and community practice dynamics.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you influenced a thought leader.,How do you manage relationships with HCPs?,Share an experience in handling difficult feedback.,How do you stay updated on scientific advancements?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities of a Senior Medical Science Liaison at Kite Pharma?
- As a Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) at Kite Pharma, your primary responsibilities include engaging in scientific exchange with thought leaders and healthcare providers, fostering strong relationships, supporting clinical trials, providing presentations, and maintaining deep expertise in hematology/oncology. You will also gather insights from interactions with HCPs and support professional meetings.
- What qualifications are required for the Senior Medical Science Liaison position at Kite Pharma?
- The basic qualifications include a Doctorate degree with 5+ years of experience in biotech/pharma, healthcare, or academia; a Master's Degree with 8+ years of experience; or a Bachelor's Degree with 10+ years of experience. Preferred qualifications include a doctorate or healthcare license, previous MSL experience, existing relationships in the territory, and experience in CAR-T cell therapy or related hematologic malignancies.
- Is the Senior Medical Science Liaison role at Kite Pharma remote or field-based?
- The Senior Medical Science Liaison role is field-based. You will be expected to travel frequently (50-70%) within your assigned territory, which supports Ohio. Candidates should reside within 50 miles of this geography.
- What is the salary range for the Senior Medical Science Liaison position at Kite Pharma?
- The salary range for this position at Kite Pharma is $191,250.00 - $247,500.00 annually. This range is determined by factors such as experience, qualifications, and geographic location. The role may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and long-term incentives, along with a comprehensive benefits package.
- What is Kite Pharma's mission and focus?
- Kite Pharma's singular mission is to cure cancer. They are dedicated to developing pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies and making significant advances in cancer treatment to provide patients and their families with more time together.
- What kind of travel is expected for the Senior Medical Science Liaison role?
- This field-based role requires frequent travel, estimated at 50-70% of the time, which includes overnight travel. You will be covering the Ohio geography and engaging with healthcare providers and thought leaders within your assigned territory.
- What are the 'People Leader Accountabilities' mentioned in the job description for Kite Pharma?