[Hiring] Medical Science Liaison, Oncology @Corcept Therapeutics

Role Description

The Oncology MSL role is an exciting opportunity to work at a well-established pharmaceutical company that is poised to have a first in class oncology product in a platform extending across multiple therapeutic areas. This role is a chance to join a high performing team that is well-respected in the cross-functional Oncology Business Unit. This will cover the West Territory.

The MSL will represent Corcept to the highest ethical and professional standards and in accordance with guidelines, directions, and policies.

• Engage in clinically meaningful scientific discussions with thought leaders in gynecological oncology and other malignancies to enhance their knowledge of Corcept and the role of cortisol modulation in oncology.
• Proactively communicate and educate health care professionals on disease states where cortisol modulation may play a role. Provide responsive support when appropriate requests are made. Engage in scientific exchange on Corcept’s non-clinical and clinical trial data as well as the clinical development plan.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with thought leaders, patient advocacy organizations, and oncology associations (like GOG and ASCO as well as regional organizations) within the oncology community.
• Capture, analyze, and communicate insights and intelligence from the medical and scientific community in a compliant manner to help inform decisions by Corcept. Communications will clearly and effectively frame insights in a usable manner.
• Support company-sponsored clinical trials, investigator-initiated studies (IIS), scientific communications, publications, clinical and scientific education, advisory boards, and congresses.
• Maintain the highest standards of scientific, clinical, and technical expertise in relevant therapeutic area(s).
• Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration within Medical Affairs (MA) as well as cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Market Access, Marketing, Commercial, Data Analytics, etc. Exchanges ideas and knowledge compliantly among Oncology functions.
• Travel required – approximately 50-60% of the time.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong scientific oncology acumen: therapeutic landscapes, NCCN guidelines, clinical trial data, oncology cooperative groups, NCI/NCCN cancer centers, etc.
• Exemplifies the following core competencies: intellectual curiosity, managing change, teamwork and collaboration, communication, achieving results, decision-making, and clinical and scientific expertise.
• Demonstrates strong business acumen: has working knowledge of the multi-disciplinary functions involved in a company's drug development process, e.g., research, development, clinical operations, biostatistics, regulatory, commercial, etc.
• Exhibits excellent project management skills: can prioritize multiple tasks and goals and ensure the timely, on-target, and within-budget accomplishment of projects.
• Identifies resources to accomplish priorities and works with the MA team to ensure resources are available.
• Understands change management and demonstrates adaptability in priorities, goals, and territory.
• Has proven effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Provide feedback to the MA trainer and MA Senior Director to ensure an atmosphere of quality improvement and excellence.
• Demonstrates strong experience with PowerPoint, Word, and Excel; must be able to create and edit content with minimal assistance and an eye for accuracy and detail.
• Experienced with Veeva CRM (or other CRM) and Veeva Vault, as well as SharePoint and/or BOX is preferred.
• Must maintain a driving record in accordance with Corcept vehicle policy.

Requirements

• PhD, advanced degree in medical science (MD, PharmD, MSN, PA, NP) required.
• 1-3+ years MSL experience; 2+ years in oncology.

Benefits

• The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position is $206,370 – $242,820; the pay ultimately offered may vary based on legitimate considerations, including geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.