Senior Medical Science Liaison – Field Medical Affairs Director

Caribou Biosciences

. Serve as a medical advocate for Caribou, using disease-state knowledge and understanding of investigational cellular therapies during scientific exchange with healthcare providers .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $220,000 - $255,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medical advocacy and cellular therapies, with a strong background in hematology/oncology. Capable of building relationships with healthcare providers and delivering complex scientific information effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Science Degree5+ Years Pharma ExperienceCellular Therapy ExperienceExcellent Communication SkillsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Medical Science LiaisonClinical PresentationsTrial Protocol DevelopmentPublication SupportScientific Exchange

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationSolutions-Oriented ApproachAbility to Work Under PressureCollaborationTask Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Legal Authorization to Work in the US

Industry Keywords

HematologyOncologyClinical ResearchMedical AffairsCross-Functional Team

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a medical advocate for Caribou, using disease-state knowledge and understanding of investigational cellular therapies during scientific exchange with healthcare providers
Identify, build, and maintain relationships with clinical investigators, key opinion leaders, and academic research personnel
Engage and educate pivotal trial sites at academic and community centers to support start-up activities
Prioritize solutions to challenging scenarios and develop mitigation strategies for healthcare-team needs
Support medical affairs projects including trial protocol development, publication support, and training
Escalate issues to senior leaders as needed
Provide clear, detailed, and regular communication to the headquarters medical team
Deliver complex medical and scientific information effectively to healthcare providers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced science degree required (PhD, PharmD, MD, RN, NP, PA or equivalent)
Senior MSL: 5+ years relevant pharma and/or clinical experience, including 2+ years as a field medical science liaison or equivalent
Field Medical Affairs Director: 10+ years relevant pharma and/or clinical experience, including 5+ years in a field medical science liaison role or equivalent
Prior cellular therapy experience in hematology/oncology
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal guidance and oversight
Ability to deliver scientific and clinical presentations to diverse audiences
Ability to independently manage projects and collaborate with cross-functional team members
Must be able and flexible to travel throughout the US and potentially ex-US for medical congress coverage, exhibit booth staffing, and clinical site visits; weekend travel may be required
Ability to work well under pressure given time constraints
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment
Ability to proactively identify issues and take a solutions-oriented approach
Legal authorization to work in the United States required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive compensation package including competitive salary, bonus, and equity for all employees
Generous paid vacation time
Company-observed holidays
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with matching employer contributions
Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
Tuition reimbursement program