Oncology Medical Science Liaison- West

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 areas of unmet need: oncology, nephrology, immunology and CNS/movement disorders. The North America organization includes three offices (in New Jersey and California) that focus on drug discovery, product development, and commercialization. Together, we work as a close-knit team to understand clinical needs and advance innovations that can have a profound impact on patient lives.

As a patient centric organization that strives to deliver innovative medicines to meet unmet needs, we feel that it is critical to follow the safety guidelines defined by CDC and OSHA. We believe the COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to manage COVID risk to you, your colleagues, your family and our society. With that in mind, we are taking the essential step to ensure the safety of our employees during this health crisis by requiring all US employees, temporary workers, agency employees and independent contractors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, where allowed by state or local law and where vaccine supply is readily available. In accordance with applicable law, individuals may seek an accommodation for medical or disability-related conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs.

****This position is a multi-state territory to include: CA, OR, WA, AK, HI, MT, WY, ID- must live within territory.

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

Job Purpose

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 dialogue with national, regional, and local key opinion leaders and allied health care professionals.
• Educate healthcare professionals and managed markets decision makers on Kyowa Kirin’s product portfolio.
• Ensure the appropriate dissemination of transparent, fair-balanced scientific and clinical information, knowledge and services in a timely, compliant, ethical and customer-focused manner.
• Function as a regional medical/scientific resource and work to pair customer needs with available Kyowa Kirin resources.
• Support clinical research activities (investigator initiated and company sponsored).
• Facilitate speaker development and training.
• Engage in timely and fair-balanced scientific exchange with local HCPs in response to unsolicited requests for information related to Kyowa Kirin’s products.
• Attend and provide scientific support at national, regional, and local medical conferences.

• Actively participate in advisory boards and clinical investigator meetings.
• Provide quality and appropriate feedback to headquarters based on field interactions with healthcare thought leaders.
• Adherence to all company regulatory and compliance policies.

Position Requirements:

• Advanced clinical/science degree or health care professional credentials required (MD, PhD, RPh, PharmD, NP, PA, MS or equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years of MSL experience 
• Oncology experience preferred
• 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 citizenship status or any other category protected by law.

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