Principal Medical Science Liaison - West (CA)

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Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our talented team as a Principal Medical Science Liaison. Kite MSLs are responsible for identifying, developing, and managing relationships with current and future hematology/oncology thought leaders (TLs) and other health care providers, shaping the healthcare environment for CAR-T across both academic and community practices. MSLs are field-based and report to a Field Director of MSLs within the US Medical Affairs organization. This role will support West - North California (Bay Area, Sacramento, Central Valley) . Candidates should live within 50 miles of this geography.

Job Responsibilities

• Engage in peer-to-peer scientific exchange of complex clinical and scientific information across portfolio indications

• Develop and foster strong scientific relationships with TLs, disease experts, and other health care providers (HCPs) within ATC (Authorized Treatment Center) and community practices

• Actively support clinical trials and evidence generation activities across portfolio indications

• Provide clinical/scientific presentations to internal and external groups

• Compliantly provide internal teams with feedback and insights from interactions and discussions with HCPs

• Provide support at professional meetings, including staffing exhibits, reporting on scientific sessions, and facilitating meetings with Thought Leaders and HCPs

• Adhere to corporate and health care compliance guidance in all activities, including those related to clinical trials, scientific interactions with internal and external groups, and responses to unsolicited requests for medical/scientific information

• Maintain deep, current expertise in hematology/oncology by proactively monitoring emerging science, data, and therapeutic advances.

• Establish and maintain ongoing long-term collaborative relationships with HCPs (including physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals) within assigned territory

• Provide support for content development and delivery of clinical presentations at Advisory Boards, as requested

• Work closely with other field-based employees and headquarters-based staff to rapidly respond to questions from sites in the territory

• Provide clinical input and training to internal functions as requested

Basic Qualifications

• Doctorate degree and 5+ years of experience in biotech/pharma, healthcare or academia OR

• Master’s Degree and 8+ years of experience in biotech/pharma, healthcare or academia OR

• Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ years of experience in biotech/pharma, healthcare or academia

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate degree or healthcare license/certification (RN, RPh, PA, etc.)

• Previous MSL, Medical Affairs, and/or other industry experience

• Existing relationships with institutions, practices, and/or hospitals in territory

• Previous work experience in CAR-T cell therapy, Bone Marrow Transplantation, Lymphomas, Leukemias, and/or Myeloma.

• Strong understanding of hospital and community hematology/oncology practices across the territory, with growing expertise in payer, access, and site‑of‑care dynamics

• Working knowledge of regulatory and compliance environment

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills; adaptable and forward‑thinking with a growth mindset

• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills including excellent collaboration, verbal and written communication

• Computer proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe®

• Comfortable engaging with digital, analytical, and AI-enabled tools

• Ability to travel frequently (50-70%), including overnight travel

• Candidates should live within 50 miles of thi