Medical Science Liaison - Gyn Onc/Breast Cancer - California (CA, WA, OR)

BioNTech

  • Cambridge, MA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 24 days ago
Become a member of the BioNTech Family!Based in Cambridge, MA and Gaithersburg, MD. We are committed to improving the health of people worldwide with our fundamental research and our work in the area of development of immunotherapies utilizing the full potential of the immune system to fight cancer, infectious diseases and other serious diseases. We believe in scientific rigor, innovation and passion as driving forces. BioNTech was founded by scientists and physicians to translate science into survival by combining fundamental research and operational excellence.With decades of deep immunology expertise and experience in developing and optimizing mRNA as part of its broad suite of novel technologies, the company is working with the global community to defeat life-threatening and serious diseases such as cancer, COVID-19, malaria and tuberculosis. The first ever approved mRNA vaccine was created in the labs of BioNTech in Mainz, Germany. A fully integrated immunotherapy powerhouse. We remain focused on bringing our broad pipeline of next-generation immunotherapies and vaccines to people around the world to address cancer, infectious diseases, as well as a growing list of other medical conditions. To accomplish this, we continue to be deeply rooted in science and academic research while also having built a fully integrated, global immunotherapy company with cGMP and GMP manufacturing facilities anchored around deep expertise in immunology and complemented by an expanding set of capabilities.Medical Science Liaison - Gyn Onc/Breast Cancer - California (CA, WA, OR)As an Oncology Medical Science Liaison and the representative of BioNTech's Global Oncology Medical Affairs department, your main role will be to establish collaborations with external healthcare professionals/experts, scientific opinion leaders and institutions to share and discuss evidence-based medical and scientific information about our oncology/solid tumor R&D portfolio, with initial focus on gyn malignancies & breast cancer.Key Responsibilities:
  • Act as member of BioNTech's US field based scientific/medical expert team delivering medical education, updates, and gaining insights from US HCPs
  • Development of partnerships with investigators, thought leaders, and healthcare professionals involving scientific, evidence-based communication and education.
  • Supporting and identifying US clinical trial sites and opportunities aligned with the overall oncology strategy.
  • Documentation and communication of actionable insights gained in the field to relevant internal stakeholders.
  • Provide Input, support and/or attendance at prioritized oncology conferences, medical educational programs, advisory boards, trainings.
  • Ensure timely, accurate documentation of interactions, and compliance and safety reporting aligned with local policies.
Candidate Requirements:
  • Advanced scientific degree required (i.e. PharmD, MD/DO or PhD preferred) with 3-5+ years of oncology MSL experience.
  • Working therapeutic knowledge of gyn malignancies/breast cancer (with established HCP/external expert network).
  • Preferred location: Los Angeles
  • External customer focus with strong networking capabilities and engagement with the medical/scientific community.
  • Excellent collaboration, networking, presentation and communication skills and a proven track record of cross-functional teamwork.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt priorities according to business and strategic needs, with good understanding of clinical trials/protocols and drug development lifecycle management.
  • Work with the highest ethical standards, with a working knowledge of relevant clinical regulations and industry standards, incl. Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals
  • Proficiency with remote collaboration tools such as MS Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and other Office 365 applications
  • Willingness and ability for frequent travel and driving within territory (50-70%)
Benefits for you: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 InsuranceLife, AD&D, Critical Illness InsurancePre-tax HSA & FSA, DCRA Spending AccountsEmployee Assistance & Concierge Program (EAP) available 24/7Parental and Childbirth Leave & Family Planning AssistanceSitterstream: Virtual Tutoring & Childcare MembershipPaid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Bereavement, Holidays (including Floating) & Year-End U.S. Shutdown.401(K) Plan with Company MatchTuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Assistance ProgramsWellbeing Incentive Platforms & IncentivesProfessional Development ProgramsCommuting Allowance and subsidized parkingDiscounted Home, Auto & Pet Insurance…and more! More details to be shared.BioNTech is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. BioNTech does not tolerate discrimination against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.If you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access BioNTech's online application tools due to a disability, you can request reasonable accommodations by calling 1-857-228-6231or by e-mailing jobs@biontech.de. Thank you for your interest in BioNTech.

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