Medical Science Liaison (Mid Atlantic)

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with key operations in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, psychiatry & neurology, and cell & gene therapies.

We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and experienced individual for the position of

Medical Science Liaison (MSL) . The

MSL

will be responsible for integrating scientific expertise and knowledge with medical strategies to ensure successful implementation of Sumitomo Pharma America’s marketed and emerging product portfolio.

This role will cover the Mid Atlantic region, including SC, NC, VA, MD, Washington DC, and TN.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Identify and engage national, regional, and local oncology thought leaders and HCPs.

Serve as the primary scientific contact and build long-term peer to peer scientific relationships.

Exchange scientific and technical information relevant to the company’s development portfolio.

Support relationships between key opinion leaders and internal product teams.

Educate priority HCPs on research and development initiatives.

Gather medical insights to inform clinical and marketing strategies.

Provide an overview of company areas of interest for investigator sponsored studies

Contribute to internal educational activities and training.

Represent the company at oncology conferences and scientific meetings.

Lead relevant projects within the field medical organization.

Key Core Competencies

Clinical experience or strong scientific research background in oncology / hematology preferred.

Strong project leadership and time management skills.

Ability to build trust and maintain relationships with thought leaders.

Excellent communication and diplomacy skills.

Understanding of drug development and product lifecycle.

Ability to translate customer needs into actionable insights.

Commitment to continuous improvement and high performance.

Demonstrates a highly collaborative approach to cross-functional engagement.

Applies an agile mindset to adapt quickly to evolving therapeutic landscapes.

Values teamwork by contributing to a culture of mutual respect.

Exhibits strong self-leadership, proactively managing responsibilities.

Travel :

50% Domestic Travel Required

Education And Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a related field required. Advanced degree strongly preferred.

Candidates without an advanced degree must have at least 5 years of MSL experience and 6–10 years of overall related experience.

MSL experience or relationships with HCPs within the geography preferred.

Generally, an MSL will require : 5+ years of relevant scientific or clinical experience in oncology / hematology.

Generally, a Sr. MSL will require : 5+ years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry and 3+ years of MSL experience in oncology / hematology.

Compensation :

MSL : $156,560 – $195,700, Sr. MSL : $175,680 – $219,600. Final compensation and title will be based on experience and qualifications.

Sumitomo Pharma America is an

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer . Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital, domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, disability, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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