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We’re here for one reason and one reason only – to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. We’ve made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But we're not finished yet.

Join Kite, as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies, and help shape where our business and medical science goes next.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Kite and help create more tomorrows.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our highly skilled team as a Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL).  Kite MSLs are responsible for identifying, developing, and managing relationships with current and future hematology/oncology thought leaders (TLs) and other health care providers in academic and community practices.  MSLs are field-based and report to a Regional Lead of MSLs within the Medical Affairs department. This role will support the Minneapolis, MN Territory (MN, WI, ND, SD), and other locations as needed.

Responsibilities:

Engage in peer-to-peer scientific exchange of complex clinical and scientific informationDevelop and foster deep scientific relationships with TLs, disease experts, and other health care providers (HCPs)Provide clinical/scientific presentations to internal and external groupsCompliantly provide internal teams with feedback and insights from interactions and discussions with HCPsEngage in study accrual enhancement activities with clinical trial sitesProvide support at professional meetings, including staffing exhibits, reporting on scientific sessions, and facilitating meetings with Thought Leaders and HCPsAdhere to corporate and health care compliance guidance in all activities, including those related to clinical trials, scientific interactions with internal and external groups, and responses to unsolicited requests for medical/scientific informationMaintain clinical, scientific, and technical expertise in hematology/oncology and the company’s therapeutic areas of interestRepresent the company and Medical Affairs during exchanges with the medical and scientific communityEstablish and maintain ongoing long-term collaborative relationships with HCPs (including physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals) within assigned territoryRespond to and document unsolicited requests for scientific informationProvide clinical input and training to internal functions as requestedProvide support for content development and delivery of clinical presentations at Advisory Boards, as requestedWork closely with other field-based employees and headquarters-based staff to rapidly respond to questions from sites in the territory

Basic Qualifications

Doctorate degree and 2+ years of experience in biotech/pharma, healthcare, or academia

OR

Master’s Degree and 8+ years of experience in biotech/pharma, healthcare, or academia

OR

Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ years of experience in biotech/pharma, healthcare, or academia

Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate degree or healthcare license/certification (RN, NP, RPh, PA, etc.)Previous MSL, Medical Affairs, and/or other industry experienceExisting relationships with institutions, practices, and/or hospitals in territoryWorking understanding of hospital and community practice hematology/oncology departments and systems in the territoryWorking knowledge of regulatory and compliance environmentExceptional organizational and time management skillsExcellent interpersonal skills including excellent collaboration, verbal and written communicationComputer proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe®Ability to travel frequently (50-70%), including overnight travelResides within territory – MN, WI, ND, SD

Does this sound like you? If so, apply today!

 

The salary range for this position is: $191,250.00 - $247,500.00. Kite considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

For additional benefits information, visit:

https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

Kite is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies with a goal of providing rapid, long-term durable response and eliminating the burden of chronic care. The company is focused on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered cell therapies designed to empower the immune system's ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica, CA. For more information on Kite, please visit www.kitepharma.com. Sign up to follow @KitePharma on Twitter at www.twitter.com/kitepharma.
 

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