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South Gate, California, United States
Onsite
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr. Manager, Medical Field based in the United States, covering Southern California, Hawaii, and Nevada.
Join a growing Medical Affairs team dedicated to advancing cancer care through scientific innovation, clinical research, and meaningful collaboration with healthcare professionals. As a Sr. Manager, Medical Field, you will serve as a trusted scientific resource for oncology specialists, facilitating the exchange of clinical data and evidence-based medical information. You will build relationships with key opinion leaders, researchers, and healthcare institutions to strengthen scientific understanding and support improvements in patient care. Working across Medical Affairs and clinical development, you will identify emerging research insights, support clinical trial initiatives, and contribute to real-world evidence generation. This field-based, non-promotional role combines scientific expertise, strategic engagement, and cross-functional collaboration. You will have the opportunity to influence medical strategies and contribute to the development of innovative oncology treatments.
In this role, you will implement Medical Affairs strategies across your assigned territory, establish strong scientific partnerships, and support research and educational initiatives that advance understanding of oncology diseases and treatment options.
Scientific engagement and medical information: Serve as a primary clinical and scientific resource for healthcare professionals across Southern California, Hawaii, and Nevada. Provide accurate, high-quality scientific information on relevant disease states, approved products, and investigational compounds, and respond to unsolicited medical inquiries in accordance with established procedures.
Key opinion leader relationships: Establish and maintain trusted peer relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals, investigators, academic institutions, and other relevant stakeholders. Facilitate scientific exchanges, present clinical data when requested, and strengthen collaboration across therapeutic areas of interest.
Medical insights and strategic planning: Gather and communicate relevant field insights concerning emerging research, treatment patterns, clinical developments, and evolving medical concepts. Share these findings with Medical Affairs, clinical development, and other relevant internal teams to inform strategic priorities and medical planning.
Territory strategy implementation: Translate Medical Affairs strategic plans into actionable territory plans, ensuring that field activities align with approved medical strategies, scientific priorities, and organizational objectives.
Scientific education and training: Maintain in-depth knowledge of hematology-oncology, relevant disease states, clinical study methodologies, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), treatment guidelines, and product data. Support scientific education initiatives and provide technical or scientific expertise to internal commercial colleagues when requested and appropriate.
Clinical research and evidence generation: Identify opportunities for real-world evidence initiatives in collaboration with Medical Affairs colleagues. Support investigator-initiated trials (IITs) and healthcare professional-led research projects, including reviewing submissions and facilitating follow-up activities.
Clinical trial support: Assist with company-sponsored clinical studies as assigned, including recommending potential research sites, presenting clinical data during site initiation or training meetings, and communicating scientific insights from clinical investigators to relevant internal departments.
Medical education and professional organizations: Collaborate with internal teams, KOLs, and healthcare professionals on advisory boards, scientific publications, medical congresses, educational programs, speaker development, and other Medical Affairs initiatives.
Safety and compliance: Fulfill pharmacovigilance responsibilities related to medical inquiries and drug safety information, following applicable standard operating procedures. Ensure all field activities comply with relevant regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and ethical standards.
Cross-functional collaboration: Work effectively across Medical Affairs and other internal functions, influencing stakeholders, resolving complex issues, and supporting initiatives that advance scientific understanding and patient outcomes.
Requirements:
You are a scientifically accomplished professional with strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to translate complex clinical evidence into meaningful scientific exchanges. You can build productive relationships with healthcare stakeholders, manage competing priorities independently, and operate within a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment.
A terminal degree in medical or health sciences, such as an MD, PharmD, or PhD, is strongly preferred, or equivalent qualifications.
Three or more years of experience in a field-facing scientific role is preferred, with prior Medical Affairs or Medical Science Liaison (MSL) experience considered an advantage.
Pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred.
At least one year of oncology experience is preferred.
Familiarity with oncology KOLs, healthcare professionals, academic institutions, and healthcare organizations within the assigned territory is preferred.
Knowledge of clinical trials, research processes, treatment guidelines, FDA regulations, and Office of Inspector General (OIG) guidelines is required.
Strong understanding of scientific and technical literature, with the ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex clinical data.
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, including the ability to deliver scientific presentations and explain complex information clearly.
Strong interpersonal, networking, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage medical thought leaders, academic institutions, large group practices, medical directors, and pharmacy directors.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions, influence stakeholders at different organizational levels, and negotiate effectively when appropriate.
Strong organizational, planning, and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges, manage changing priorities, and make sound strategic decisions.
Proven ability to work independently while remaining aligned with Medical Affairs strategy, organizational policies, and compliance standards.
Excellent problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze complex situations, identify emerging opportunities or issues, and resolve challenges across functional boundaries.
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, as well as electronic tracking and activity-logging systems.
A valid driver's license and the ability to travel as required within the assigned territory.
Benefits:
Annual base salary: $178,500–$210,000, depending on qualifications, relevant experience, market location, and other job-related factors.
Additional compensation: Potential eligibility for annual bonuses, incentive compensation, long-term incentive plans, and discretionary awards.
Healthcare coverage: Access to medical benefits and other health-related programs.
Retirement benefits: Eligibility for a 401(k) plan and associated financial benefits.
Paid time off: Vacation, sick time, and other applicable paid leave benefits.
Parental leave: Access to parental leave benefits in accordance with the applicable plan.
Professional development: Opportunities to collaborate with a growing Medical Affairs team and participate in scientific education, clinical research initiatives, and industry engagement.
Meaningful scientific impact: The opportunity to contribute to oncology research, scientific education, and initiatives designed to improve outcomes for patients with cancer.
Inclusive workplace: Commitment to equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees.