Job Description

Territory coverage: CA, OR, WA , AZ, UT, CO

Serving as a field-based extension of Medical Affairs, the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will represent the Company, a precision oncology company pioneering the discovery and development of small molecule, tumor-agnostic therapies that target p53 mutations. The MSL will initially support Company’s lead product candidate, an orally available small molecule for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have a TP53 Y220C mutation. The US FDA has granted Fast Track designation for the treatment of cancer patients with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have a this mutation.

The MSL will build long-term, credible, peer-to-peer relationships through scientific/medical exchange with clinical trial site investigators, thought leaders and other relevant stakeholders specializing in Oncology. The MSL will support Company’s advancing clinical and research programs. Delivering clinical, scientific, and technical education to the Oncology community, including Pathologists, the MSL will be responsible for cultivating and maintaining collaborative relationships to advance disease-state and therapeutic awareness and advocacy. Additionally, the MSL will serve as a technical, scientific, and medical expert to the Oncology community for the assigned region.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish Company as a precision oncology company pioneering the discovery and development of small molecule, tumor-agnostic therapies that target p53 mutations.
• Maintain clinical, scientific, and technical expertise in relevant Oncology therapies and treatment areas.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, and other relevant internal stakeholders, and serve as a Company resource to external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the clinical sites to enhance activities related to patient identification and enrollment into clinical trial. Activities include identifying drivers and barriers to patient identification and enrollment; identifying patient journey/pathway through the clinical site and working with identified departments/referral centers to raise awareness of clinical trial and potential of patient inclusion.
• Engage with investigators and site staff to ensure awareness of Company’s clinical trial is maintained at a prominent level and is differentiated from competing protocols; and that they are familiar with all protocol and patient information.
• Provide the investigators and site staff with relevant, compliant, and consistent medical and scientific support and communications.
• Develop and track KOL engagement plans – identify, develop, and maintain collaborative relationships with KOLs within assigned region. Participate in medical and scientific exchanges with the medical/scientific community.
• Facilitate research collaborations (including Investigator-Supported Trials) with key investigators by helping to identify, establish, and maintain such collaborations.
• Engage in speaker identification, training and evaluation and provide support for advisory board meetings as requested.

Qualifications:

• Advanced terminal degree strongly preferred (PharmD, PhD, DNP or MD). Will consider NP, MSN, or PA with Oncology and MSL experience.
• Minimum of 3+ years previous oncology MSL experience required (Breast, GYN, lung preferred)
• Minimum of 5+ years of clinical and/or research experience in Oncology required.
• Established relationships with Oncology KOLs and stakeholders at both academic institutions and community practices preferred.
• Ability to travel, locally and regionally, up to 60% with overnight stays (e.g., KOL meetings, site locations, internal meetings/trainings, medical congresses) required.
• Knowledge of FDA requirements and PhRMA Code, including regulations governing compliant scientific exchange required.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements:

An essential function of this role is being able to support and visit customer’s sites and locations (hospitals, institutions). If such customers or locations have a COVID-19 policy that requires vaccination against COVID-19 or accepts exemptions, you may be asked to provide proof.

Salary offers to be determined based on industry experience, education and therapeutic expertise.

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