Medical Science Liaison, Medical Affairs - New York, United States - Genmab

Description

Job Description

At Genmab, we're committed to building extra[not]ordinary futures together, by developing antibody products and pioneering, knock-your-socks-off therapies that change the lives of patients and the future of cancer treatment and serious diseases. From our people who are caring, candid, and impact-driven to our business, which is innovative and rooted in science, we believe that being proudly unique, determined to be our best, and authentic is essential to fulfilling our purpose.

Our Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) are field-based medical affairs professionals covering various countries or regions across Europe/Rest of World. The role requires scientifically trained individuals with strong clinical/scientific backgrounds and excellent communication skills able to establish and maintain professional relationships with members of the healthcare/scientific communities in support of Genmab's Haematology and Oncology assets. MSLs conduct scientific exchange in a fair and balanced manner and contribute to the data generation arising from the company's clinical development programmes. Members of the EUR/RoW Field Medical Affairs team also act as extensions of our Medical Affairs strategy teams in respect to the countries/regions for which they are responsible.

The current role is for an MSL based in Poland, covering Poland and potentially other Central/Eastern European countries.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the passionate, high-profile, high-impact Medical Affairs (MA) team, and work in a dynamic and collaborative setting.

National, regional, & international travel required (dependent on territory, 40-60% of working time).

• Align and execute local country/regional territory plan in accordance with global MA objectives.
• Translate global MA strategies for Genmab's clinical development programmes into local country/regional MA strategic plans.
• Act as our local expert on current and evolving clinical landscapes, scientific/healthcare communities, and competitive environment.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of products, clinical treatment trends, clinical trials, and scientific activities within Genmab's haematology/oncology indications of interest.
• Establish and maintain enduring relationships with members of the healthcare/scientific communities who are expert in Genmab's areas of interest within assigned territory.
• Collaborate with clinical development and clinical operations teams to support company-sponsored studies, including site identification, feasibility, setup, and recruitment.
• Facilitate communications with investigators to advance understanding of company assets and pipeline data.
• Present appropriate clinical and scientific information in a fair and balanced manner to healthcare professionals (HCPs) in response to unsolicited requests.
• Reactively facilitate investigator-sponsored trial proposals, coordinating submission for internal review.
• Engage HCPs as needed to support advisory boards, investigator meetings, medical education activities, etc.
• Provide externally derived insight/feedback to inform development planning and ensure optimal benefit for patients.
• Participate proactively within our Europe & Rest of World field medical affairs team, and with both internal cross-functional colleagues and in collaboration with our alliance partners.
• Contribute local/regional advice to inform engagement of health technology agencies/other payers regarding the value of Genmab products.
• Professionally represent Genmab at select medical/scientific conferences.
• Inform local/regional publication planning.
• Support training of Genmab colleagues, enhancing their knowledge and understanding of clinical data and our medicines as required.

Experience & Skills:

• Advanced Scientific or Medical Degree (Pharm D, PhD, MD) or relevant clinical/professional background required.
• Minimum 1 year of MSL/Medical Affairs experience required, preferably in Haematology/Oncology; experience of clinical trial conduct an advantage
• Proven ability to work independently and as a team player in collaboration with numerous internal cross-functional colleagues and external industry partners.
• Knowledge of relevant pharmaceutical Codes of Practice and other local/regional compliance regulations relevant to interactions with members of the healthcare/scientific community desired.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills, strong personal integrity, teamwork abilities, and patient-centric focus are essential.
• Flexible, with positive attitude, strong ability to multi-task, prioritise effectively and communicate at all levels within the company.
• Fluency in Polish & English required; additional Central/Eastern European languages an advantage
• Demonstrated technical acumen including MS Office skills, ability to adopt and leverage multiple business applications.

Our commitment to bringing new medicines to the market to improve patients' lives is a strong motivation for employees at Genmab. Our aim is to foster a culture of excellence and innovation where employees are focused on clear priorities and are passionate about innovation. We work cross-functionally and internationally as one team to gain the most from all competencies.

Genmab employees work with determination and with respect for each other to achieve our tasks and common goals. We give individuals and teams the autonomy to drive development of innovative products and solutions, knowing that integrity is a core value throughout our company.

About You

• You are passionate about our purpose and genuinely care about our mission to transform the lives of patients through innovative cancer treatment
• You bring rigor and excellence to all that you do. You are a fierce believer in our rooted-in-science approach to problem-solving
• You are a generous collaborator who can work in teams with diverse backgrounds
• You are determined to do and be your best and take pride in enabling the best work of others on the team
• You are not afraid to grapple with the unknown and be innovative
• You have experience working in a fast-growing, dynamic company (or a strong desire to)
• You work hard and are not afraid to have a little fun while you do so

Locations

Genmab leverages the effectiveness of an agile working environment, when possible, for the betterment of employee work-life balance. Our offices are designed as open, community-based spaces that work to connect employees while being immersed in our state-of-the-art laboratories. Whether you're in one of our collaboratively designed office spaces or working remotely, we thrive on connecting with each other to innovate.

About Genmab

Genmab is an international biotechnology company with a core purpose guiding its unstoppable team to strive towards improving the lives of patients through innovative and differentiated antibody therapeutics. For more than 20 years, its passionate, innovative and collaborative team has invented next-generation antibody technology platforms and leveraged translational research and data sciences, which has resulted in a proprietary pipeline including bispecific T-cell engagers, next-generation immune checkpoint modulators, effector function enhanced antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates. To help develop and deliver novel antibody therapies to patients, Genmab has formed 20+ strategic partnerships with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. By 2030, Genmab's vision is to transform the lives of people with cancer and other serious diseases with Knock-Your-Socks-Off (KYSOTM) antibody medicines.

Established in 1999, Genmab is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark with locations in Utrecht, the Netherlands, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S. and Tokyo, Japan.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We are committed to fostering workplace diversity at all levels of the company and we believe it is essential for our continued success. No applicant shall be discriminated against or treated unfairly because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. Learn more about our commitments on our website.

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Please note that if you are applying for a position in the Netherlands, Genmab's policy for all permanently budgeted hires in NL is initially to offer a fixed-term employment contract for a year, if the employee performs well and if the business conditions do not change, renewal for an indefinite term may be considered after the fixed-term employment contract.