Senior Director, Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs)
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<meta><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:13pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">About the Role</strong></b></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:13pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><span style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Secura Bio is seeking a strategic and visionary National Head of Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) to lead our U.S. field-based medical affairs organization and scale scientific engagement across priority therapeutic areas. Reporting to the SVP, Head of Clinical & Medical Affairs, this role owns the national MSL strategy, operating model, and execution—building high-performing teams, standardizing excellence in scientific exchange, and ensuring compliant, insight-driven impact. The National Head partners closely with Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial, and Market Access leaders to integrate field medical insights into brand and evidence strategies, enable launches, and advance real-world evidence and investigator-sponsored research initiatives, while upholding the highest standards of scientific integrity and ethics. </span></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:13pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><br></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:13pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Employment Type </strong></b></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:13pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><span style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Full-time</span></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:13pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><br></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:13pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Reports To </strong></b></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:13pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><span style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">SVP, Head of Clinical & Medical Affairs </span></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:13pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><br></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:13pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Key Responsibilities</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Set the national vision, strategy, and operating model for the U.S. MSL organization, aligned to medical and corporate priorities. </span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Lead, coach, and develop a geographically dispersed team of MSLs; recruit, onboard, and retain top scientific talent. </span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Define and govern standards for scientific engagement, including KOL strategy, external engagement planning, documentation, and compliant scientific exchange. </span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Oversee relationship-building with national, regional, and local KOLs, academic centers, and community networks to ensure consistent, high-quality scientific dialogue. </span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Partner with Medical Affairs leadership to develop and execute the integrated medical plan; ensure field priorities translate into clear territory plans and deliverables. </span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Establish mechanisms to capture, synthesize, and communicate field insights to inform cross-functional decision-making, evidence generation, and strategy refinement. </span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Serve as a senior scientific resource for major initiatives including congress strategy and execution, advisory boards, internal training, and strategic planning forums. </span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial, and Market Access to support clinical trial awareness, launch readiness, and post-launch evidence plans. </span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Ensure the MSL act as Key Contact Persons in the management of investigator-sponsored research proposals, ensuring timely review, communication, and alignment with corporate research priorities. </span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Own MSL performance measurement and impact reporting (KPIs/OKRs), including quality metrics, insight value, scientific engagement outcomes, and continuous improvement plans. </span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Oversee MSL tools and processes (e.g., CRM/activity tracking), field communications, and training to drive consistency, efficiency, and audit readiness. </span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Manage the national MSL budget and resourcing plans (headcount, territories, congress coverage) in partnership with Medical Affairs operations. </span></li></ul><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:13pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Required Qualifications</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:13pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Advanced scientific or medical degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, NP, PA, MSN or equivalent). </span></li><li style="font-size:13pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">12+ years of experience in Medical Affairs and/or Clinical Development, including significant leadership experience managing a national or multi-region field medical team. </span></li><li style="font-size:13pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Deep expertise in oncology with strong understanding of treatment paradigms, evolving standards of care, and clinical research trends. </span></li><li style="font-size:13pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Demonstrated ability to build, scale, and lead high-performing field organizations, including talent strategy, succession planning, and development of managers. </span></li><li style="font-size:13pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Proven track record of KOL engagement strategy and partnership-building across academic and community oncology settings. </span></li><li style="font-size:13pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Strong strategic thinking with ability to translate external insights and scientific data into integrated medical strategies and clear execution priorities. </span></li><li style="font-size:13pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Excellent communication, influence, and presentation skills; ability to represent Medical Affairs credibly with senior internal stakeholders and external experts. </span></li><li style="font-size:13pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Expert knowledge of compliance guidelines and regulatory frameworks governing pharmaceutical field medical activities. </span></li><li style="font-size:13pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience with MSL CRM and activity tracking platforms (e.g., Veeva) and comfort using data to drive performance and planning. </span></li></ul><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:13pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Preferred Qualifications</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:13pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience leading field medical for a product launch and/or major label expansion in oncology. </span></li><li style="font-size:13pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Demonstrated capability in medical planning, budgeting, and resourcing across multiple brands/therapeutic areas. </span></li><li style="font-size:13pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience designing insight systems and impact measurement frameworks (quality metrics, outcomes, and value storytelling). </span></li><li style="font-size:13pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Prior experience in a small-to-mid-size biotech and comfort building scalable processes in a lean environment. </span></li><li style="font-size:13pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Willingness to travel nationally up to 50% to support field execution, coaching, leadership meetings, and conference attendance. </span></li><li style="font-size:13pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Flexibility to attend major oncology conferences (e.g., ASCO, ASH, SOHO) and key regional meetings, including occasional weekend travel. </span></li><li style="font-size:13pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Valid driver’s license and ability to travel by air and ground as required. </span></li><li style="font-size:13pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Commitment to upholding all industry regulations and company policies in interactions with healthcare professionals. </span></li></ul><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:13pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Salary</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="font-size:13pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:13pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">$245,000 to $303,000</span></li></ul>