Senior Medical Science Liaison - West (CA, WA)

The role

The Senior Medical Science Liaison serves as a field-based medical and scientific expert. This person will engage with healthcare providers to provide education on investigational products and support research collaborations.

What you will do

• Identifies and maintains collaborative relationships with key investigators and institutions.
• Provides education to the medical community on investigational products and disease areas.
• Increases company visibility and interacts with oncology leaders.
• Participates in medical education for healthcare professionals through presentations.
• Works with clinical sites to ensure required education and training is provided.
• Identifies clinical research opportunities consistent with company objectives.
• Acts as primary territory contact for the investigator-initiated research program.
• Communicates clinical and research insights from oncology leaders to shape company research.
• Gathers and disseminates competitive intelligence in a compliant manner.
• Mentors other MSL team members and contributes to the Medical Affairs team.

Required qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years in Pharmaceutical Industry Medical Affairs as MSL/Sr. MSL.
• Knowledge of treatment guidelines (NCCN, ASCO, ESMO, etc.), clinical research processes, FDA regulations, CMS reimbursement coverage process, and OIG guidelines.
• Ability to network and partner with medical thought leaders, academic institutions, large group practices, NCI Cooperative Group leadership, medical directors, and pharmacy directors.
• Ability to be highly articulate and self-confident during formal and informal presentations.
• Ability to travel up to 65% of the time.
• Approximately 60-70% domestic travel is required.

Nice to have

• Solid tumor experience preferred.
• An advanced degree (M.D., Ph.D. or Pharm.D.) is preferred.
• Prior experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical or healthcare education environment is preferred.
• Knowledge or experience in head and neck tumors/solid tumors is a plus.

About the company

Bicara Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotech company pioneering bifunctional antibodies for targeted tumor modulation. Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Boston.