Medical Science Liaison; Cambridge, MA

Medical Science Liaison (Central)

Department: Medical Affairs
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Cambridge, MA
Description: Central US location preferred. At Merus, we are clinically advancing leading-edge, targeted treatments to address the unmet needs of patients with various types of cancer. Utilizing our proprietary technology platforms, we are developing innovative multispecific antibody therapeutics, referred to as Multiclonics®. Our therapeutic candidates engage cancer antigens and harness the power of the immune system to kill tumor cells in unique and powerful ways by utilizing our proprietary technology platform and deep expertise in oncology.

We are currently developing a broad pipeline of wholly owned and licensed Biclonics® drug candidates in the clinic with compelling target combinations and unique mechanisms of action. Medical Affairs is a new function at Merus and you have an opportunity to join us on the ground floor and build a high-functioning medical affairs organization. You will be working in an international cross-functional team, supporting the development of novel bispecific antibody therapeutics.

Joining Merus means joining our pursuit to develop advanced therapies that address unmet needs in cancer treatment. The successful candidate will report to the Field Medical Director.

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will be responsible for engaging with Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) in their territory through appropriate high-level scientific support for education and scientific exchange. The MSL will be a conduit for medical affairs communications and interactions for their assigned HCPs. Knowledge of oncology is required; knowledge of NGS testing and companion diagnostics is preferred.

• Support study start‑up through review of competitive trial landscape, precedent trials; leveraging contacts in medical community with prospective PIs, engagement and follow‑up with potential sites
• Expand company knowledge of investigational sites, both current and new, in order to build company network to include knowledge of site capabilities and past performance
• Inform Clinical Operations when an investigator expresses an interest in becoming a site
• Develop and execute field medical affairs plan for the assigned territory level in alignment with medical affairs strategies and tactics
• Serve as a liaison for clinical and scientific information exchange with regional oncologists, pathologists, oncology nurses, NPs, PAs and pharmacists
• Deliver high quality education and awareness presentations to ensure optimal patient care
• Obtain, assimilate, organize and report field insights in a concise, clear and compliant manner
• Provide timely, accurate, specific and balanced responses to professional requests for information in collaboration with medical communications
• Provide complete and timely documentation of interactions and contacts
• Administrative reports such as expense reports and status reports completed in a timely manner
• Provide reports, assessments and HCP insights in a clear, succinct and timely fashion
• Maintain and continually develop scientific knowledge of the relevant competitive landscape
• Attend and participate in all required compliance trainings
• Follow all laws, rules, regulations, guidance documents, codes, etc. associated or attributed to the pharmaceutical industry
• Attend national, regional and local conferences and symposia in coordination with overarching company objectives
• Follow all company policies and procedures as well as those applicable to collaborators and institutions

The successful Medical Science Liaison is a proven self‑starter with excellent problem‑solving skills that meets the following requirement:

• M.D., Ph.D., Pharm.
  
  D. or NP/PA with appropriate clinical experience and scientific background
• 2+ years’ oncology clinical experience and 1+ years’ MSL experience in pharmaceutical industry
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical rules, regulatory law, guidelines and codes (e.g., PhRMA Code)
• Strong collaboration skills to coordinate efforts and accomplish goals as a team
• Demonstrate ability to develop trust and maintain integrity with internal and external partners, peers,…