Medical Science Liaison – Great Lakes

Orca

. Foster strong relationships with key opinion leaders and support Orca Bio's scientific and clinical strategy for next-generation allogeneic cell therapies .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $190,000 - $245,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in stem cell transplantation, cell therapy, and cellular immunotherapy, with a strong ability to engage stakeholders and translate complex scientific data into actionable insights. Proven experience in clinical development, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning within the cell therapy ecosystem.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Clinical DegreeIndustry Experience as an MSLSignificant Experience in Malignant HematologyStrong Understanding of Cell Therapy EcosystemDemonstrated Ability to Collaborate with Cross-Functional Colleagues

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Hard Skills

Stem Cell TransplantationCell TherapyCellular ImmunotherapyCAR-TClinical DevelopmentRegulatory RequirementsHEOR Data InterpretationField Medical Launch PlanningScientific Data PresentationProject Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsStrategic ThinkingProblem-Solving SkillsCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Hematologic MalignanciesApheresisCell Processing WorkflowsTreatment Center AuthorizationPatient Referral PathwaysBiotechStart-Up EnvironmentInvestigator-Sponsored TrialsAdverse Event ReportingReal-World Evidence

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Foster strong relationships with key opinion leaders and support Orca Bio's scientific and clinical strategy for next-generation allogeneic cell therapies
Serve as a subject matter expert in stem cell transplantation, cell therapy, and cellular immunotherapy
Identify, develop, and maintain scientific peer-to-peer relationships with academic experts, thought leaders, healthcare professionals, and access stakeholders
Prepare and maintain a territory management plan
Support onboarding activities for authorizing treatment centers, adverse event reporting, out-of-spec products, and local payer medical education
Maintain current knowledge of hematologic malignancies, stem cell transplantation, cell therapy, cellular immunotherapy, and competitive developments
Assess the transplant and cell therapy landscape and identify scientific trends, evidence gaps, and research opportunities
Lead Orca Bio's Investigator-Sponsored Trial program, including research concepts, proposal and protocol development, review committee presentations, governance communications, study oversight, publication planning, and results dissemination
Gather and communicate scientific insights and stakeholder feedback to leadership and cross-functional partners
Provide scientific and clinical expertise in advisory boards, investigator meetings, roundtables, educational meetings, professional organizations, advocacy groups, GPOs, networked practices, and speaker bureaus
Support clinical trial activities, patient recruitment, enrollment, and safe and effective use of investigational products while following GCP and ethical and regulatory standards
Lead collection, analysis, synthesis, and dissemination of scientific information from congresses and scientific exchange
Translate clinical trial data, competitive intelligence, and stakeholder feedback into recommendations
Provide support for health outcomes, real-world evidence, and payer/provider engagement strategies
Execute projects aligned with scientific, clinical, and business operations in partnership with research, clinical development, commercial, market access, regulatory, and quality functions
Educate and train commercial marketing and sales teams on therapies and disease states

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced clinical degree in a life-science or basic-science discipline (MD, DO, PharmD, NP, PA, DNP, M.Sc, or Ph.D.) and industry experience as an MSL
Significant clinical and/or industry experience in malignant hematology, hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT), cellular therapy, CAR-T, immune effector cell therapies, and/or other advanced therapy modalities
Strong understanding of cell therapy ecosystem, including transplant center operations, apheresis and cell processing workflows, treatment center authorization, patient referral pathways and competitive cell therapy products
Strong understanding of clinical development, regulatory requirements, and commercial strategies; experience with HEOR data is a plus
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to interpret and present complex scientific data to diverse audiences
Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and solution-oriented mindset
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional colleagues
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
5+ years of industry experience as an MSL (preferred experience)
Demonstrated experience with field medical launch planning, execution, and post-launch support
Direct experience supporting cell therapy, stem cell transplantation, CAR-T or other advanced therapeutic platforms
Experience working in a small biotech company or start-up environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Pre-IPO equity
Annual bonus
Competitive medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
PTO
401(k) plan
Life and accidental death and disability coverage
Parental leave benefits
Subsidized daily lunches and snacks at on-site locations