Job description

The territory for this position will cover: Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio

Ideal candidate location: in or near Chicago, IL

This is a full time, salaried, field-based role tied to the Chesterbrook, PA office reporting to the Sr. Manager, MSL's US Thoracic Oncology

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL), US Thoracic Oncology is a key position within US Medical Affairs and works closely with cross-functional partners including Global Medical Affairs, R&D, Clinical Operations, and USBU. The primary role of the MSL is to serve as the scientific interface between Novocure and the healthcare professional communities with respect to communicating scientific information about Novocure products, scientific data and clinical development plans. The position will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships within the medical/scientific community and providing medical and/or scientific data about Novocure products and research to healthcare professionals. Clinical, scientific, and technical expertise will be maintained through review of scientific literature, attendance at assigned medical meetings, and self-learning.

This is a full-time, exempt, field-based position reporting to the Associate Director,or Director of US Thoracic Oncology Medical Science Liaisons.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide field-based medical information, scientific data and education to HCPs on Novocure’s FDA approved and pipeline products
Develop and maintain successful relationships with thought leaders, clinical investigators, and other providers in the scientific community
Support the Clinical Operations organization, as needed, in Novocure’s sponsored research
Serve as the primary liaison with investigators interested in discussing and developing investigator-initiated research of Fields, inovitroTM or Novocure investigational products
Ensure compliance in all scientific communications and education in disease states of interest to Novocure
Attend and provide scientific support of US Scientific Affairs activities and scientific sessions at regional and national congress meetings
Be a critical resource for the in-office medical affairs teams by articulating insights gathered in the field and help strategize action plans and impactful dissemination
Serve as an internal scientific resource for training and educational support

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE:

Advanced degree with scientific/clinical background preferred with at least 1-2 years’ experience as an MSL, or comparable role
At least 2 years of combined oncology or industry experience
Must have excellent verbal skills, strong presentation skills, writing skills
Possess a proven ability to effectively communicate complex information
Must demonstrate fluency in articulating scientific concepts and data
Must have good judgment, ability to adapt and change in a shifting environment
A strategic, passionate, self-starter who takes initiative
Must work well in large and small teams

OTHER:

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to travel 60%
Ability to work remotely

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

ABOUT NOVOCURE:

Our vision

Patient-forward: aspiring to make a difference in cancer.

Our patient-forward mission

Together with our patients, we strive to extend survival in some of the most aggressive forms of cancer by developing and commercializing our innovative therapy.

Our patient-forward values

– innovation

– focus

– drive

– courage

– trust

– empathy

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