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Job Summary
About IDEAYA Biosciences:
IDEAYA is a precision medicine oncology company committed to the discovery, development, and commercialization of transformative therapies for cancer. Our approach integrates expertise in small-molecule drug discovery, structural biology and bioinformatics with robust internal capabilities in identifying and validating translational biomarkers to develop tailored, potentially first-in-class targeted therapies aligned to the genetic drivers of disease. We have built a deep pipeline of product candidates focused on synthetic lethality and antibody-drug conjugates, or ADCs, for molecularly defined solid tumor indications. Our mission is to bring forth the next wave of precision oncology therapies that are more selective, more effective, and deeply personalized with the goal of altering the course of disease and improving clinical outcomes for patients with cancer.
When you're at IDEAYA, you will be in the midst of brilliant minds working on precision medicine therapies to help cancer patients. We are passionate and committed about being on the forefront of oncology medicine, which means we all have a high internal drive that is at the very core of every person at IDEAYA. We are inquisitive, ask deep questions, and are data-driven innovators who like to collaborate and use team work to move science forward. For more information, please see www.ideayabio.com.
Location: New York or Boston Area
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join IDEAYA’s medical team. The Senior MSL serves as a key scientific communicator for IDEAYA, acting as the key conduit of medical and scientific information within a designated geographic region. This role blends strategic vision with clinical expertise and deep therapeutic area knowledge to support both external healthcare professionals and internal cross-functional teams. The Senior MSL is responsible for cultivating and maintaining credible, peer-level relationships with key opinion leaders and other stakeholders. Through these relationships, the Senior MSL provides deep scientific and medical insights that inform IDEAYA’s initiatives and priorities. Additionally, the Senior MSL facilitates the exchange of clinical and scientific information, delivers educational support, and fosters research collaborations related to current and emerging therapies. The Senior MSL consistently adheres to internal standard operating procedures and complies with all regulatory and compliance requirements, while maintaining up-to-date expertise in disease state management, emerging therapies, and the evolving treatment landscape.
The Senior Medical Science Liaison (East) reports to the Senior Director of the U.S. Medical Science Liaison team. This role is a field-based role and the location where the incumbent must reside is in the New York or Boston area.
Job Description
What you’ll do:
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of scientific content, educational materials, disease state knowledge, and therapeutic area expertise to establish your credibility as a trusted scientific authority
Partner with physicians to advance Medical Affairs initiatives including publications, medical education, and advisory boards
Deliver up-to-date scientific education and insights on IDEAYA disease states, the evolving therapeutic landscape, and IDEAYA's products across the development lifecycle to healthcare and allied healthcare professionals
Effectively communicate clinical insights from new scientific data back to Medical Affairs in order to support the development of therapeutic area strategy
Support research initiatives in collaboration with IDEAYA’s Clinical Research team. Responsibilities may include site evaluation and identification, patient recruitment support, participation in investigator meetings, identification of external experts, and management of collaborative research partnerships
Collect data and derive scientific insights from stakeholder engagements, delivering actionable feedback to the organization
Requirements
Advanced degree (MD, PharmD or PhD) in chemistry, biology, pharmacy, or other medical related disciplines preferred
3-5 years or more of relevant experience, with Oncology as a preferred therapeutic area
Demonstrated ability to comprehend and effectively communicate extensive scientific information in a clear, concise, and accessible manner
Exemplifies a strong patient-centric and customer-focused approach, grounded in the highest standards of medical professionalism
Proven excellence in both oral and written communication
Agile, adaptable, results orientated
Must process a valid driver’s license and reside within 50 miles of a major airport
Applicants must be willing to travel approximately 60–70% of the time
Must reside in the New York or Boston area
Total Rewards
Along with our inspiring mission, and highly collaborative and inclusive environment, IDEAYA offers a competitive total rewards package that reflects our pay-for-performance philosophy where employees are eligible to be considered for merit-based salary increases, company discretionary short-term incentive plan participation, and company discretionary stock option awards (based on board approval). Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but is not limited to, medical/dental/vision coverage (100% company paid for employees and 90% company paid for dependents), 401k, ESPP, and wellness programs.
The expected salary range for the field-based role of Senior Medical Science Liaison East is $179,000 - $222,000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors that may include, but are not limited to the location where this open position is located, the final candidates’ experience within their profession, experience in the disease areas we are striving to make an impact in as a company, length of time within the industry, educational background, and performance during the interview process.
The Company complies with all laws respecting equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against applicants with regard to any protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, and local law. This position requires you to work onsite occasionally at the Company’s facilities for training & meetings, with work-from-home flexibility, and the Company requires that all employees working in its facilities be fully vaccinated (except as required by applicable law). Therefore, this position requires you to be fully vaccinated from COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons, and/or as otherwise required by applicable law. The Company considers you fully vaccinated once 14 days have passed since you received either the second dose in a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine must have been FDA approved, have emergency use authorization from the FDA, or, for persons fully vaccinated outside of the U.S., be listed for emergency use by the World Health Organization.
IDEAYA is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, IDEAYA does not discriminate in hiring or otherwise in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE/AA/Vets.