Medical Science Liaison Director – Biotechnology, Oncology

🕒 November 6, 2025

🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $231k - $295.5k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

👔 Director

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Exelixis

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1994

🧬 Biotechnology

💊 Pharmaceuticals

💰 $65M Post-IPO Equity on 2012-02

Biotechnology • Pharmaceuticals

Exelixis is a biotechnology and pharmaceutical company focused on developing cancer treatments through innovative research and development. The company is committed to advancing oncology by creating impactful cancer medicines, including biotherapeutics and small molecule therapies. Exelixis places a strong emphasis on clinical trials, collaborations, and a diverse range of treatment modalities, aiming to provide hope to cancer patients. Additionally, Exelixis is dedicated to sustainability, diversity, and community support, as reflected in their corporate values and practices.

📋 Description

• 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 • Provide support to 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 • Serve as a positive role-model to Associate MSLs

🎯 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 • A minimum of 5 years of MSL experience in therapeutic oncology preferred • 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

🏖️ Benefits

• 401k plan with generous company contributions • group medical, dental and vision coverage • life and disability insurance • flexible spending accounts • discretionary annual bonus program • sales-based incentive plan • purchase company stock • long-term incentives • 15 accrued vacation days in first year • 17 paid holidays including company-wide winter shutdown in December • up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year