Medical Science Liaison, Senior

🕒 January 9

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💵 $195k - $205k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

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Verastem Oncology

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2010

🏥 Healthcare

🧬 Biotechnology

💊 Pharmaceuticals

Healthcare • Biotechnology • Pharmaceuticals

Verastem Oncology is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel small-molecule therapies that target the RAS/MAPK signaling pathway to treat aggressive and recurrent cancers. The company develops and advances combination therapies, including RAF/MEK clamp and FAK inhibitors (e. g. , avutometinib and defactinib), and has an FDA-approved combination for KRAS-mutant recurrent low-grade serous ovarian cancer. Verastem runs multiple clinical trials, collaborates strategically, and centers its pipeline on inhibiting RAS-driven tumor biology to improve patient outcomes.

📋 Description

• Identify, establish, and maintain collaborative relationships with key investigators, institutions, groups, and consortia • Provide fair and balanced education to the medical community on investigational products and disease areas • Increase company visibility and enhance interaction with oncology leaders • Participate in medical education for healthcare professionals, including formulary committees, through presentations • Ensure required education and training are provided at clinical sites • Identify clinical research opportunities aligned with company objectives • Serve as primary territory contact for investigator-initiated research, facilitating submissions through publication • Identify and communicate clinical and research insights to shape company research • Maintain clinical and scientific expertise through training, conferences, workshops, and publications • Gather and disseminate competitive intelligence compliantly • Mentor MSL team members and contribute to the cross-functional Medical Affairs team • Execute administrative aspects of regional field activities • Provide medical leadership for internal cross-functional programs and projects • Respond to unsolicited medical information requests in collaboration with Medical Information Services • Complete accurate and timely reports, project plans, and documentation • Senior MSL: contribute to publication planning, slide-deck development, training initiatives, and Medical Strategy Plan implementation • Senior MSL: lead national priority projects, cross-functional initiatives, and selected external collaborations • Senior MSL: mentor or coach other MSLs and coordinate advanced training initiatives

🎯 Requirements

• Advanced Clinical/Science degree (MSN, PharmD, PhD) or professional credentials/equivalent required • Prior experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry strongly preferred • Prior MSL or relevant experience strongly preferred • Minimum of 3 years oncology experience strongly preferred • Senior MSL: minimum 5 years in Pharmaceutical Industry Medical Affairs as MSL • Solid tumor experience preferred for Senior MSL • Knowledge of applicable treatment, compliance, and regulatory guidelines • Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills • Strong problem solving, decision-making, and negotiation skills • Ability to think strategically and apply knowledge and analytical skills • Ability to summarize and present complex scientific information clearly, concisely, confidently, accurately, and in a balanced manner • Ability to network and partner with medical thought leaders, academic institutions, research consortia, practice networks, and other external customers • Demonstrable effective leadership skills • Deep therapeutic competency and current knowledge of trends and translational science • Ability to travel up to 65% of the time • Knowledge of treatment guidelines (NCCN, ASCO, ESMO, etc.), clinical research processes, FDA regulations, CMS reimbursement coverage process, and OIG guidelines • Knowledge or experience in ovarian cancer/gynecologic oncology is a plus • Approximately 60–70% domestic travel required • Preference for candidates who live in San Francisco, Portland, or Seattle

🏖️ Benefits

• Annual bonus • Equity compensation • Competitive benefits package • Ongoing training and self-education opportunities • Attendance at relevant conferences and scientific workshops • Mentoring and coaching opportunities