Associate Director, Medical Science Liaison

IQVIA

. Responsible for providing direction, guidance, and support to a team of MSLs in an assigned region .

Posted 4/9/2026full-timeLos Angeles • Arizona, California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $230,000 - $280,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for providing direction, guidance, and support to a team of MSLs in an assigned region
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
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
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
Provide cross-functional support across the company by being a scientific resource

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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
Equivalent combination of education and experience
A minimum of 6 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry
Oncology MSL management experience
A minimum of 8 years as an MSL in therapeutic oncology
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

oncologyMSL managementpharmaceutical industrytherapeutic oncologyscientific information exchangefield intelligence reportingproject managementperformance assessmentstrategic planningoperational planning

Soft Skills

leadershipteamworkcommunicationmentorshipprofessional developmentcross-functional collaborationrole modelingguidancesupportengagement

Certifications

Master's degreePharm.D.Ph.D.D.Sc.D.N.P.D.O.