Title:  Medical Affairs National Director- Cutaneous Oncology

The Director, Medical Science Liaison Cutaneous Oncology is a field based position and will serve as a scientific peer and resource within the Cutaneous Oncology medical community, and act as a scientific expert to his/her colleagues. He/she is responsible for developing and enhancing professional relationships with medical thought leaders and key opinion leaders (KOLs) in the Cutaneous Oncology space. In addition, this individual will be responsible for managing MSLs in the United States. This position will report to the AVP Biologics.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and leads the US Cutaneous Oncology MSL team to ensure proper execution and training.  Develops strategy and identifies key field activities, for the MSL team to develop and execute.  Proven National team management experience is required for this role.
• Develops a training framework and materials for the MSL, to prepare the team for KOL interactions and relationship development.  
• Provide field insights and activity updates through regular meetings and other communication channels with the Director MSL Excellence and Communication, Field MSL’s and Medical Directors
• Ensure Biologics MSL team is operating in an efficient, ethical and compliant manner through continuous evaluation and improvement.
• Responsible for performance management for guidance and feedback (both formal and informal) throughout the year.
• Interact with healthcare providers and thought leaders to communicate and advance the scientific platform as aligned with SUN corporate goals and objectives.
• Provide medical information, and facilitate scientific exchange in a fair, balanced, and compliant manner and provide clinical/scientific insight and support.
• Ensure appropriate dissemination of clinical and scientific information in a timely, ethical and customer-focused manner, following regulatory and compliance guidelines of the company.
• Provide disease education as appropriate. Implement clinical and educational strategies in collaboration with colleagues.
• Provide clinical presentations and information in response to unsolicited questions (as appropriate) in academic, community, and healthcare provider settings in both group and one-on-one settings
• Establish, build and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and other healthcare professions in Cutaneous Oncology.
• Working with the MSLs, identify and train members of SUN Cutaneous Oncology  speakers’ bureau and ensure they are updated on new data
• Oversee the MSLs in providing clinical and economic value information to payers and formulary decision makers
• Contribute to the overall strategic focus of the Medical and Scientific Affairs team by communicating clinical and research insights and issues from field interactions, to help guide company strategy regarding research and KOL relationship development.
• Serve as a medical resource internally and externally.
• Develop MSL team plan for presence, coverage and KOL engagement at key congresses and meetings. Provide scientific support to scientific group meetings, advisory boards, and other relevant meetings.
• Partner internally with office based medical and commercial colleagues around strategy, messaging and field intelligence
• Participate in the identification and publication of scientific materials
• Align customers’ educational and research needs with available Sun Cutaneous Oncology resources and provide the latest emerging data in response to specific healthcare professional inquiries.
• Seek out opportunities to support the MSL value proposition, achieve results and set an example for others to follow by consistently demonstrating SUN values and leadership attributes
• Must be a strong team player who can effectively interface with SUN clinical and commercial personnel, as well as aide in training of SUN staff.

Qualifications

• Scientific degree required (PharmD, MD, DO, OD or PhD)
• At least 5 years MSL field experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry is preferred. Experience working as a National Director of people is strongly preferred. 
• Some experience in an Cutaneous Oncology  therapeutic area is required
• Thorough knowledge of medicine, treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, customer strategies, and FDA promotional guidelines, regulations, and ethical guidelines applied to the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• Thorough grasp of the pharmaceutical industry, FDA requirements and PhRMA code
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, team, written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation and education skills; ability to communicate clinical and non-clinical technical information effectively
• Demonstrated project management ability
• Ability to travel up to 60-70%
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications
• Valid driver’s license

The presently-anticipated base compensation pay range for this position is $187k to $ 229k. Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of IC Commission Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).

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