Medical Science Liaison

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-facing representative of US Medical Affairs primarily engaging in the exchange of scientific data and other medical and/or scientific information with external customers (Health Care Providers, researchers, professional organization leadership, and population-based decision makers) in the areas of Arcus Biosciences’ interest.

Responsibilities

• Support company and investigator sponsored trials.
• Represent Arcus at local, regional, national and international conferences.
• Work cross functionally to support Arcus’ strategic initiatives both internally and externally.
• Communicate key information about Arcus Biosciences and its vision.
• Provide key scientific and clinical information about Arcus’ investigational compounds.
• Be a conduit for communication between Arcus’ research and the medical community regarding ideas for future research with Arcus’ investigational compounds.
• Bring relevant insights from the field on research developments, treatment landscape and new concepts in medical treatment.
• Provide corporate value through demonstrated leadership and participation in strategic thinking.

Qualifications

• Master’s level oncology PA or NP with active commitment towards completion of doctorate degree, and 6+ 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 2+ years related experience.
• MSL experience in therapeutic oncology preferred.
• Knowledge of treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, FDA regulations and OIG guidelines are required.
• Comfortable and confident speaking about drug information/disease state management.
• Recommend established relationships with key opinion leaders in therapeutic areas of interest.
• Clinical trial development experience is preferred.
• Excellent presentation and teaching skills.
• Strong overall written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • anticipate, organize, plan and handle multiple changing priorities.
  • work independently while adhering to Medical Affairs strategic direction.
  • analyze complex situations and proactively identify opportunities/issues; effectively solve problems that cross functional boundaries.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Capable of engaging in frequent business travel (approximately 60% of time), including air travel; ability to travel overnight and occasionally on weekends, domestically and occasionally internationally.
• This is a field-based position. The employee is required to set up a home-based office.
• Candidates must live in the US, east of the Mississippi River.