Senior Medical Science Liaison

Summary

Join Nuvalent, a dynamic early-stage company focused on developing cancer therapies, as a Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL). Reporting to the Senior Director, US Field Medical Affairs, you will play a pivotal role in building relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and supporting Nuvalent's scientific and medical strategies. This field-based position requires strong scientific expertise, excellent communication skills, and experience in oncology. You will be responsible for developing and executing territory plans, providing insights from HCP interactions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Success in this role demands relevant Medical Affairs and Oncology experience and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD/DO, NP, PA-C or equivalent) in a relevant scientific discipline
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant clinical experience (Hematology/Oncology, Solid Tumor, Lung Cancer)
• Strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
• Ability to interpret key scientific data and translate findings to meet educational and research needs
• Highly self-motivated and ability to work autonomously
• Collaborative, team-based approach; ability to network and partner with internal and external stakeholders, including medical thought-leaders and a wide range of healthcare professionals
• Understanding of clinical and regulatory requirements in a field-based medical organization
• Willingness to travel at least 60%

Responsibilities

• Serve as a mentor to other MSLs, fostering their development and enhancing the overall effectiveness of the field medical team
• Lead cross-functional collaborations to inform and shape medical strategy, providing advanced insights from the field to support key decision-making
• Identify, establish, and maintain strong scientific, peer-to-peer relationships with national, regional, and local academic and community opinion leaders and other healthcare providers
• Engage in meaningful, peer-to-peer scientific exchange of medical and scientific information with the oncology community, consistent with the Medical Affairs plan
• Develop and execute territory plans in alignment with Medical Affairs plan
• Provide internal stakeholders with feedback and insights from interactions and discussions with HCPs
• Explore potential new areas of interest to understand unmet needs, how the landscape is evolving, and how Nuvalent products could address unmet needs
• Collaborate with clinical development and clinical operations to identify clinical trial sites/investigators and support patient enrollment in our company’s sponsored clinical trials
• Deliver approved medical/scientific presentations to internal and external stakeholders
• Act as a primary liaison to investigators interested in performing investor-sponsored research (ISR)
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs Strategy to monitor ISR, review study design, and oversee milestone requirements to ensure progression of ISR
• Continuously update own knowledge in treatment strategies, products, unmet medical needs, clinical trials and scientific activities
• Lead the planning and execution of subject matter expert meetings/advisory boards, aligned with the Medical Affairs Strategy
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners on internal projects, external initiatives/projects, and field activities
• Support medical/scientific training of cross functional teams and contribute to external medical education
• Attend and provide scientific support for US Medical Affairs activities and scientific sessions at relevant regional and national congress meetings and communicate insights internally
• Adhere to corporate and healthcare 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