US Oncology Regional Medical Science Liaison Director (US East)
New Jersey, US; Cambridge, US; Gaithersburg, US | full time | Job ID: 6364
As a Regional Director within our Oncology Medical Affairs department, you will lead, coach, and develop a team of Oncology Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) across a defined geography. You will be responsible for overseeing the building external partnerships and the communication of scientific and medical insights to key stakeholders across your region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Recruit, hire, onboard and provide ongoing coaching for US Oncology MSLs in the eastern US.
- Work with the field medical team to develop relationships with scientific experts, investigators, and cancer research groups. This is a player-coach position with some territory/account responsibility.
- Monitor territory plans and activities to ensure alignment with medical strategies and objectives.
- Provide guidance to MSLs on compliant field medical activities and documentation.
- Track insights and best practices to identify unmet needs and inform clinical development.
- Serve as point of contact for MSL issues escalation and human resources needs.
- Ensure understanding of and adherence to all company guidelines and industry codes.
Candidate Requirements:
- PhD, PharmD, or MD/DO with 7+ years’ experience as an Oncology MSL, with at least three years in a people manager role.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, collaboration, and presentation abilities
- Deep clinical knowledge in gynecological malignancies (initial focus on endometrial & breast cancer)
- Success in building external partnerships and managing remote field teams.
- Experienced in clinical research processes, healthcare compliance, and field team dynamics.
- Ability to analyze complex information and effectively communicate key insights.
- This is a field-based role - willingness for heavy regional travel (up to 80%)
Your Benefits:
BioNTech US is committed to employee wellbeing and offers best-in-class benefits & HR programs to support an inclusive & diverse workforce. Salaried/Position-Targeted Hourly Employees working 30+ hours per week are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include but are not limited to:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life, AD&D, Critical Illness Insurance
- Pre-tax HSA & FSA, DCRA Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance & Concierge Program (EAP) available 24/7
- Parental and Childbirth Leave & Family Planning Assistance
- Parental and Childbirth Leave & Family Planning Assistance
- Sitterstream: Virtual Tutoring & Childcare Membership
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Bereavement, Holidays (including Floating) & Year-End U.S. Shutdown.
- 401(K) Plan with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Assistance Programs
- Wellbeing Incentive Platforms & Incentives
- Professional Development Programs
- Commuting Allowance and subsidized parking
- Discounted Home, Auto & Pet Insurance
…and more! More details to be shared.
Berkeley Heights is New Jersey's growing hub within the life sciences industry and has already demonstrated the state’s commitment to innovation, collaboration, and excellence within the field. New Jersey's integrated approach to biotechnology and pharmaceuticals harmonizes academic rigor, industrial capability, and government support to create thriving conditions for a growing ecosystem. Cultivating an environment that seamlessly integrates cutting-edge research, robust manufacturing capabilities, and a dynamic business landscape, New Jersey has become a powerhouse in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical technology. As this region of New Jersey continues to develop, it stands ready to shape the future of medical science and technology, driving progress and improving health outcomes worldwide.
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