Exelixis

Senior Regional Director, Medical Science Liaison – Oncology

Exelixis

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $270,000 - $345,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Responsible for providing direction, guidance, and support to a team of MSLs in an assigned region (6-8 MSL reports)
  • Responsible for direct territory responsibilities in situations when no MSL coverage available
  • Assessment, recognition, and improvement of MSL performance at the individual and group level
  • Ensure the successful execution of MSL strategic, operational, and tactical plans
  • Keep the executive director of MSLs informed about key information in a timely manner
  • Represent Exelixis Medical Affairs as managers in the field
  • Represent Medical Affairs management as a cross-functional partner within the company
  • Serve as a positive role model and actively support the professional development of reports
  • With guidance from the executive director of MSLs, regional directors are expected to lead high visibility Medical Affairs projects and be accountable for the outcomes
  • Foster teamwork and continuity across the entire MSL organization
  • Engage key national and regional thought leaders and healthcare professionals
  • In an accurate, fair and balanced manner, exchange scientific information with external parties
  • Report field intelligence to Exelixis including competitive information, perspectives about compounds, and the treatment landscape
  • Represent Exelixis management at medical conferences and provide session summaries
  • Within guidelines, provide cross-functional support across the company by being a scientific resource
  • Develop and maintain a level of knowledge about pertinent studies, compounds, and diseases that would facilitate collegiate and scientific discussions with leading oncology thought leaders
  • Consistently demonstrate a high standard of excellence and require the same from reports
  • Ability to support the achievement of individual, functional, and departmental goals while executing all duties in an honest and compliant manner

Requirements

  • Master’s level oncology PA or NP degree with active commitment towards completion of doctorate degree preferred and a minimum of 13 years of related experience; or, Accredited doctorate degree in a basic-science or life-science discipline (Pharm.D., Ph.D., D.Sc., D.N.P., or D.O.) and a minimum of 12 years of related experience; or, Equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • A minimum of 6 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry preferred
  • Oncology MSL management experience preferred
  • A minimum of 8 years as an MSL in therapeutic oncology preferred
  • Prior experience as a people-manager of similarly credentialed and skilled reports. If no prior MSL management experience, mentorship from a prior manager in preparation for a management position.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in an efficient and effective manner
  • Completion of leadership training coursework
  • Ability to take and follow directions, accept guidance, and adjust quickly to changes
  • Ability to communicate and engage small and large groups in an engaging manner
  • Ability to efficiently manage time and priorities
  • Ability to demonstrate leadership while recognizing when input from others is needed
Benefits
  • 401k plan with generous company contributions
  • group medical, dental and vision coverage
  • life and disability insurance
  • flexible spending accounts
  • discretionary annual bonus program
  • opportunity to purchase company stock
  • long-term incentives
  • 15 accrued vacation days in their first year
  • 17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December
  • up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year

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Hard skills
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Certifications
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