Description
IQVIA is seeking experienced Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) to support a late-stage clinical development program in Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
The MSL serves as a field-based scientific resource responsible for facilitating scientific exchange, communicating clinical and translational data, and gathering insights related to disease biology, treatment approaches, measurable residual disease (MRD), relapse risk, and evolving standards of care.
Minimum Requirements:
- Advanced clinical or scientific degree required; PharmD, MD, DO, PhD, DNP, NP, PA or equivalent strongly preferred from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 4 years of Medical Science Liaison (MSL) experience or relevant clinical experience (including being a clinical development scientist in pharma/ biotech) within hematology and/or oncology.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in hematology/oncology required, with demonstrated therapeutic area expertise.
- Demonstrated track record of success in medical affairs, clinical development, clinical practice, scientific engagement, or related healthcare roles.
- Strong understanding of healthcare stakeholder segments, treatment landscapes, and market dynamics within oncology.
- Proven ability to communicate complex scientific and clinical information effectively to diverse audiences, including healthcare professionals, researchers, and key opinion leaders.
- Proficiency with business and communication technologies, including CRM platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, and other digital engagement tools.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Position may require compliance with client-specific site access requirements, including applicable vaccination or health screening protocols.
- Familiarity with the planning and execution of clinical trials in oncology and the processes underlying independent investigator-initiated clinical and/or translational research studies, including registries and observational studies.
- Knowledge of treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, FDA regulations and OIG guidelines.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively within the assigned territory.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 70% of the time.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience supporting AML, MDS, bone marrow transplant, cellular therapy, cancer immunotherapy, or related hematologic malignancies.
- Prior product launch experience within the oncology or rare disease ‘space’.
- Existing strong relationships with academic and community hematology/oncology centers.
Responsibilities:
Scientific Exchange & Stakeholder Engagement
- Develop and maintain scientific relationships with KOLs, academic investigators, community hematology/oncology leaders, and priority institutions across the assigned territory.
- Engage in compliant, peer-to-peer scientific discussions regarding AML, hematologic malignancies, immunotherapy approaches, mechanisms of action, clinical trial data, biomarkers, MRD, relapse risk, and evolving standards of care.
- Communicate complex clinical and scientific information clearly and credibly to diverse external stakeholders, including physicians, researchers, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, nurses, and multidisciplinary care teams.
- Support disease-state education, scientific education programs, advisory boards, investigator meetings, and other medical activities, as appropriate and in accordance with approved materials and compliance requirements.
Insight Generation & Strategic Medical Intelligence
- Capture and communicate actionable field insights related to unmet medical needs, clinical practice patterns, treatment barriers, evidence gaps, stakeholder perceptions, patient identification, sequencing considerations, and adoption considerations.
- Synthesize external insights into clear, objective themes and strategic recommendations that inform Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, evidence generation, scientific communications, and launch readiness activities.
Clinical Development & Research Support
- Identify and cultivate relationships with current and potential clinical trial investigators, research centers, cooperative groups, and institutions with expertise in AML, MDS, transplant, cellular therapy, and related hematologic malignancies.
- Support scientific discussions related to ongoing and planned clinical development programs, including trial awareness and site engagement activities, as appropriate.
Medical Affairs Collaboration & Execution
- Partner with Medical Affairs leadership and cross-functional colleagues to execute the field medical plan.
- Document scientific interactions and insights accurately and timely in the appropriate CRM or insight management system.
The potential base pay range for this role is $170,000-$210,000 annually.