Senior Medical Science Liaison – NYC Territory

Verastem Oncology

. Establish and maintain collaborative scientific relationships with healthcare professionals, investigators, academic institutions, and other relevant oncology stakeholders within the assigned territory .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $220,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in oncology clinical research, scientific communication, and relationship-building with healthcare professionals. Proven ability to lead scientific initiatives and mentor colleagues while effectively managing territory activities and compliance with industry regulations.

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Advanced Clinical Or Scientific DegreeMedical Affairs Experience As An MSLOncology Clinical Research KnowledgeScientific Communication And Presentation SkillsRelationship-Building And Collaboration Skills

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Hard Skills

Oncology Guidelines KnowledgeClinical Research ProcessesScientific Slide DevelopmentMedical Strategy PlanningData AnalysisProblem-SolvingDocumentation ManagementMentoring And CoachingTerritory ManagementRegulatory Compliance Knowledge

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaboration SkillsIndependent Work AbilityCommunication Skills

Industry Keywords

Solid Tumor ExperienceOvarian Cancer KnowledgeGynecologic Oncology KnowledgeFDA GuidanceCMS GuidanceOIG GuidanceNCCN GuidelinesASCO GuidelinesESMO GuidelinesMedical Education Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and maintain collaborative scientific relationships with healthcare professionals, investigators, academic institutions, and other relevant oncology stakeholders within the assigned territory
Provide accurate, fair, balanced, and non-promotional scientific exchange regarding Verastem Oncology’s areas of focus and investigational products
Deliver scientific and disease-state education through one-on-one discussions, presentations, and medical education activities
Identify clinical research opportunities and support investigator-initiated research activities
Capture and communicate scientific, clinical, and research insights from external experts to inform Medical Affairs planning and cross-functional discussions
Maintain knowledge of the oncology landscape, published data, clinical research, treatment guidelines, and emerging scientific developments
Identify and communicate relevant competitive and landscape intelligence through compliant channels
Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Medical Information, Clinical Development, and other cross-functional partners
Respond to unsolicited medical information requests within established processes
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of scientific interactions, territory activities, and required reports
Lead selected regional or national Medical Affairs projects and cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution
Contribute to medical strategy planning, publication planning, scientific slide development, and field medical resources
Lead scientific interactions for designated priority projects with external collaborators or scientific groups
Mentor and coach MSL colleagues, including new-hire onboarding and scientific skill development
Partner with Medical Affairs Training to identify development needs and create or deliver advanced scientific training

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced clinical or scientific degree (MSN, PharmD, PhD) or equivalent professional credentials required
Strong scientific communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain complex data accurately and clearly to varied audiences
Working knowledge of oncology clinical research, applicable treatment guidelines, and relevant industry compliance and regulatory expectations
Strong relationship-building, collaboration, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently in a field-based role and manage an assigned territory effectively
Minimum of three years of pharmaceutical industry Medical Affairs experience as an MSL required
Solid tumor experience preferred
Knowledge of ovarian cancer and gynecologic oncology is a plus
Demonstrated experience leading scientific initiatives, mentoring colleagues, and engaging complex external stakeholders
Strong working knowledge of oncology guidelines (e.g., NCCN, ASCO, ESMO), clinical research processes, and relevant FDA, CMS, and OIG guidance
Approximately 60–70% domestic travel expected
Regular external customer engagement required