Senior Oncology Medical Science Liaison- Midwest

Kyowa Kirin is a fast-growing global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines in four disease areas: bone and mineral; intractable hematologic; hematology oncology; and rare disease.  A Japan-based company, our goal is to make people smile by delivering breakthroughs where no adequate treatments currently exist, working from drug discovery to product development and commercialization. In North America, we are headquartered in Princeton, NJ, with offices in California, Massachusetts, and Ontario

 

****This position is a multi-state territory to include: ND,SD,NE,KS,AR,MO,IL,IA,WI,MN- must live within territory.

****Ideal Applicants would reside near a major city & airport

 

Job Purpose

Senior Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) at Kyowa Kirin are the field-based extension of our Medical Affairs department.  MSLs are scientifically-trained professionals who possess strong clinical and/or scientific backgrounds whose role is to be a resource of fair-balanced and scientifically-rigorous information to our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, establish, and maintain professional relationships with international, national, regional, and local key opinion leaders (KOLs) and allied healthcare professionals.
• Educate healthcare professionals and other stakeholders on Kyowa Kirin’s scientific data and product portfolio.
• Deliver transparent, fair-balanced, and compliant scientific and clinical information in a timely and customer-focused manner.
• Serve as a regional medical/scientific resource, aligning external stakeholder needs with appropriate Kyowa Kirin capabilities and resources.
• Gather field insights and competitive intelligence to inform strategy, including feedback from HCP interactions and medical congress participation.
• Develop and deliver educational resources and clinical information in response to identified needs and requests.
• Independently liaise between investigators and Kyowa Kirin for unsolicited investigator-initiated studies (IIS).
• Partner with Clinical Operations to support company-sponsored studies, as appropriate.
• Support speaker identification, development, and training initiatives.
• Engage in timely, compliant, and fair-balanced scientific exchange in response to unsolicited medical inquiries.
• Lead and provide scientific support at international, national, regional, and local medical congresses and meetings.
• Participate in advisory boards and clinical investigator meetings.
• Deliver internal education and training to cross-functional partners on disease state, therapeutic landscape, and product data.
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships while operating within all compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain ongoing independent learning within the therapeutic area and evolving scientific landscape.
• Participate in PRC/MRC activities, as required.
• Ensure adherence to all company regulatory, legal, and compliance policies.
• Provide mentorship and support to other MSLs, as appropriate.
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives and strategic projects, translating field insights into actionable internal perspectives for the MSL team and broader organization.

Job Requirements:

 Education

• Advanced clinical/science degree or health care professional credentials required (MD, PhD, RPh, PharmD, NP, PA, MS or equivalent).

Experience

• Minimum of 3–5 years of Medical Science Liaison experience within the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong preference for candidates supporting oncology therapeutic areas.  
• Knowledge of treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, FDA regulations and OIG guidelines preferred.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including building strong working relationships, and managing and resolving conflict.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, listening, and presentation)
• Results oriented
• Team oriented

Physical Requirements:

•   Ability to travel up to 70% including overnight travel

KKNA and all of its employees have an obligation to act in accordance with the law and with integrity in all our operations and interactions

It is the policy of Kyowa Kirin North America, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, creed, color, pregnancy, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or affection preference or citizensh