Director, Medical Science Liaisons - Taiho Oncology

Looking for a chance to make a real difference in the oncology space? Taiho Oncology is on a mission: to improve the lives of patients with cancer, their families, and caregivers. Our “People first” approach means we also value our employees, who work relentlessly to help us execute our mission. Taiho’s success is founded on ensuring we always act with accountability, collaboration, and trust. By following these guiding principles, we earn and maintain the confidence of our patients, our partners, and each other. Together, we’re working to discover and develop innovative cancer treatments that address unmet patient needs and apply the science behind them in novel ways. As the field of cancer treatment evolves, we evolve with it. Advanced technology, dedicated investigators, and incomparable facilities: these vast resources empower us to redefine the way the world treats cancer. It’s our work, our passion, and our legacy. If the prospect of being part of this sounds exciting, we invite you to join us. 

Travel Required:         50-100%

Territory Coverage:    New York/New Jersey/Pennsylvania/Illinois/Texas/California     

Employee Value Proposition:

Exciting opportunity to lead a group of regional Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs), have oversight of Medical Field Team (MFT) training development, and collaborate with a dynamic and growing Medical Affairs Department.

Position Summary:

The Director, Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) is a field-facing member of the US Medical Affairs Department. This person is responsible for directly managing a team of MSLs by mentoring, motivating, inspiring, enabling, providing constructive feedback, and developing these individuals. The Director, MSLs will collaborate with Head Quarter content development in developing and providing oversight of the MFT training plan. Maintain regular communication and frequent collaboration with the Sr. Director, National Medical Field Team, Home Office Medical Affairs functional leaders, and Matrix team members. This position reports to the Sr. Director, National Medical Field Team.

Performance Objectives:

• Responsible for oversight of MSL dashboards and product medical insights on a monthly/quarterly basis

• Develops and maintains relationships with top Scientific Leaders (SLs) in the geography assigned to direct reports
• Acts as a resource for MSLs in providing medical and/or scientific data when necessary about Taiho Oncology products and research for SLs/Health Care Practitioners (HCPs)
• Supervise MSLs in supporting IIT requests and submissions

Provide input to and collaborate with, the Medical Affairs Product leaders and Sr. Director, National Medical Field Team in the development of MSL team objectives, tactics, and metrics

• Hold direct reports accountable for the attainment of medical and business objectives in the assigned geographical territories plans, and prioritization of tactics
• Ensure timely and complete documentation of activities of direct reports to support department metrics including monthly and ad-hoc reports of MSL activities (sourced from individual team members, Veeva CRM, Insights, and/or assigned digital platforms, etc.) to Product Core Medical team leader
• Provide oversight and coaching to direct reports for field team performance reviews, approvals of expenses, PTO requests, and monitoring of MSL field compliance
• Collaborate and provide input to process planning and execution of training for MSL Field team in collaboration with Sr. Director, National Medical Field Team, Sr. Director, Scientific and Medical Communication and Director, Content Development.
• Be a role model for compliant and effective customer interactions for MSL team members

• Support the development and implementation of Individual Development Plans for direct reports
• Other assigned projects

 Education/Certification Requirements:   

• A terminal D degree (i.e., MD, PharmD or PhD) or equivalent in medical or health sciences is strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in managing people in a medical field team role or MSL team e.g., in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries is required
• A minimum of 5-7 years of relevant clinical experience in a related disease area in a scientific or clinical setting is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership success in a managing role in a Clinical, pharmaceutical or biotech company preferred.
• Supervisory and management experience required.
• Clinical trial development experience is preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret scientific and technical information and data.
• Individual should be able to apply critical thinking process to optimize strategic initiatives and decision-making.
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Individual should be able to apply critical thinking process to optimize strategic initiatives and decision making.
• Requires operational proficiency with power point, word and excel.
• Demonstrated ability to work with software tracking/logging systems  

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $205,000 and $242,000 annually; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. 

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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