Medical Science Liaison - Northeast at Dendreon Corporation

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

188000.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Scientific Exchange, Uro-oncology, Oncology, Immuno-oncology, KOL Engagement, Scientific Partnerships, Disease State Awareness, Clinical Trial Support, Advisory Boards, Territory Medical Plan, Data Interpretation, Compliance, Cellular Immunotherapy, Veeva CRM, Presentation Skills, Written Communication

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

Overview Who We Are: At Dendreon, we’re transforming the battle against cancer with personalized immunotherapy. Our flagship product, PROVENGE® (sipuleucel-T), was the first FDA-approved immunotherapy for metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer, utilizing a patient’s own immune cells to fight the disease. If you’re driven by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on cancer patients' lives, we invite you to join our team. With Immunotherapy Manufacturing Facilities in Seal Beach, CA, and Union City, GA, a strong Research & Development group in Seattle, WA, and a highly skilled Commercial team across the nation, Dendreon is at the forefront of cancer treatment innovation. Core Values: Put Patients First: Every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of those living with cancer. Act with Integrity: We commit to transparency, honesty, and always doing what’s right. Build Trust: Trust is earned through candid, open communication and a collaborative approach. Raise the Bar: We embrace continuous improvement and innovation, always striving to elevate our people. Drive Results: We are accountable to each other and deliver success together. Job Summary: The Dendreon Medical Science Liaison is a credentialed therapeutic and disease state expert who engages in scientific exchange with leaders in the areas of uro-oncology, oncology, and immuno-oncology. The MSL provides highly technical scientific information to national and regional external stakeholders to ensure their understanding of our product and gathers insights on areas of therapeutic interest to Dendreon. NOTE: This role is for the Northeast Territory. Applicants MUST RESIDE in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan or Ohio. Responsibilities Cultivate and maintain collaborative relationships with health care professionals (HCPs): Identify, map, and strategically engage key external experts (KOLs, investigators, and HCPs) Develop long-term scientific partnerships through non-promotional exchange Provide disease state and therapeutic awareness to urology and oncology thought leaders Respond to scientific questions from thought leaders and HCPs Serve as an advanced scientific expert in prostate cancer and immunology Represent Dendreon at scientific conferences and gather actionable insights Lead and participate in Advisory Boards and internal strategic planning meetings Strategic Responsibilities: Develop and execute a territory medical plan aligned with Dendreon objectives Generate and communicate actionable insights from field interactions Serve as a strategic partner to cross-functional teams (Clinical, Market Access, Commercial) Translate insights into recommendations to inform medical and lifecycle strategy Participate in the conduct of clinical trials: Identify and support investigators and clinical operations Support investigator-sponsored studies (IIS) Identify evidence gaps and contribute to lifecycle management Participate in the education of HCPs and Dendreon employees: Provide medical information at scientific meetings and congresses Educate HCPs on appropriate use of PROVENGE® Serve as a resource for internal stakeholders Contribute to scientific discussions on evolving prostate cancer landscape Data, Insights, and Compliance: Capture and document insights using approved systems (e.g., Veeva CRM) Interpret clinical data, RWE, and competitive intelligence Ensure all interactions are compliant with FDA and PhRMA guidelines Therapeutic Expertise and Differentiation: Serve as an expert in cellular immunotherapy and autologous treatments Understand and communicate patient journey and logistics of cell therapy Maintain deep knowledge of prostate cancer competitive landscape Qualifications Required Experience & Skills: Advanced degree (PharmD, MD, PhD, DNP) or equivalent 3 years related experience in FDA-regulated industry 2 years of clinical experience with preference for oncology, urology, or immunology outside of education and training Strong overall written and verbal communication skills; strong demonstrated presentation skills Proficient in all MS Office applications NOTE: This role is for the Northeast Territory. Applicants MUST RESIDE in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan or Ohio. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Travel will be required and could be up to 50%, including overnight stays and occasional weekend travel. Must reside within the designated territory for the posted position. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Intermittent walking to gain access to work areas. Finger dexterity sufficient to use a computer and to complete paperwork activities. Vision sufficient to use a computer, to read written materials and to complete paperwork activities. Hearing sufficient to communicate with individuals by telephone and in person. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Limited exposure to (2ºC - 8ºC); (-20ºC); (-75ºC); (-196ºC) areas. Must have the ability to work around laboratories and manufacturing areas and equipment. Job performed in a lab, office, or utility (noisy) environment. Must have the ability to work around laboratories, manufacturing areas and equipment with exposure to blood, blood products or OPIM (other potentially infectious materials) while donning required personal protective materials.

Responsibilities

The Medical Science Liaison will serve as a credentialed therapeutic expert, engaging in scientific exchange with leaders in uro-oncology, oncology, and immuno-oncology to ensure understanding of the product and gather scientific insights. Responsibilities include cultivating relationships with healthcare professionals, representing the company at conferences, and supporting clinical trial activities.