Senior Medical Science Liaison – ND, SD, MN, IA, NE

Summit Therapeutics, Inc.

Senior Medical Science Liaison serving as a scientific expert in oncology at Summit Therapeutics. Engaging healthcare professionals and supporting clinical development initiatives within assigned territories.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • Iowa, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $200,000 - $235,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Oncology and Immuno-Oncology, with a strong focus on developing and executing territory plans and building relationships with healthcare professionals. Proficient in scientific communication and education, with a solid background in clinical research and medical science liaison activities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Doctoral Degree In Health Sciences5+ Years Solid Tumor Cancer Experience2+ Years Medical Science Liaison ExperienceOncology Clinical Research ExpertiseStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical ResearchScientific Data AnalysisOncology ExpertiseAccount PlanningProblem SolvingAnalytic SkillsAttention To DetailTime ManagementMulti-TaskingDocument Review

Soft Skills

Self-MotivationCritical ThinkingRelationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteElectronic Document Management SystemsDocument Review Tools

Industry Keywords

Immuno-OncologyHealthcare Provider EngagementClinical DevelopmentInvestigator-Sponsored TrialsScientific MeetingsPharmaceutical Industry Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, execute and maintain high impact territory plans, including HCP and Investigator engagement plans in alignment with therapeutic area medical and scientific objectives with a focus on quality.
Support clinical development and research initiatives across development at the request of R&D to include, but not limited to, site evaluation and identification, recruitment, investigator meetings, external expert identification, and involving experts to generate scientific data including investigator-sponsored trials.
Identify, gain access to, and develop professional customer centric based relationships with external experts in Immuno-Oncology within assigned geography.
Provide education relative to disease state, therapeutic landscape, and Summit Therapeutics products across the product lifecycle to healthcare providers and researchers.
Participate, monitor, and provide insights to Summit from relevant scientific meetings in relevant geography.
Continuously maintain self-education on market issues/trends, product knowledge, and new therapeutic areas of interest as it pertains to specific business responsibilities, including creating awareness and relationships for Summit Therapeutics in the Medical community.
Actively participate in relevant team meetings, organizational activities, and Country-driven medical affairs activities (e.g. advisory boards, masterclasses, roundtables).
Create, maintain, and collaborate in relationships with Cross-Functional partnerships, as appropriate, to develop and execute Account plans designed to support and meet shared scientific or business objectives.
All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctoral degree in the health sciences from an accredited university required (MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent).
Significant clinical and/or industry experience in oncology and cancer therapeutic area may be accepted in lieu of education requirements.
A minimum of 5+ years of solid tumor cancer experience.
A minimum of 5+ years of clinical, scientific/research, or industry related experience or equivalent.
A minimum of 2+ years’ experience in Medical Science Liaison role.
Previous pharmaceutical industry experience within relevant scientific discipline is strongly preferred.
Understanding, analyzing, and communicating complicated scientific concepts and data.
Building credible relationships with prominent HCPs.
Ability to independently identify and translate corporate needs into an action plan that will achieve objectives.
Self-motivation to achieve and exceed goals.
Problem solving and analytic skills.
Critical thinking.
Ability to work independently.
Must be willing to travel up to 75% of the time.
Proficient user of standard MS Office suite (e.g., Word, Excel), experience using electronic document management systems, and document review tools desirable.
Strong computer and database skills.
Attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
Clear and concise oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Must be able to effectively multi-task and manage time-sensitive and highly confidential documents.
Prioritize conflicting demands.
Work in a fast-paced, demanding and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.
This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.
The total compensation package for this position may also include bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable variable compensation.