The Senior MSL is responsible for providing fair balanced, objective, scientific information to health care professionals (HCPs), payor, and advocacy audiences and to internal business partners as required by scientific and business needs. The Sr. MSL is considered the scientific and clinical expert on current and future Kura products. The ideal MSL has had experience in AML, HNSCC, or NSCLC and have prior or existing relationships with experts in these areas. The MSL will also collaborate regularly and effectively with cross-functional colleagues.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Establish and maintain scientific relationships with national, regional, and local opinion leaders in addition to other healthcare providers.
• Engage in meaningful, peer-to-peer scientific exchange of medical and scientific information with the oncology and hematology community, consistent with the integrated Medical Affairs Plan (iMAP).
• Provide internal stakeholders with feedback and insights from interactions and discussions with HCPs.
• Explore potential new areas of interest to understand unmet needs, how the landscape is evolving, and how Kura pipeline products could address an unmet need.
• Collaborate with clinical development / operations to identify clinical trial sites / investigators and to enhance patient enrollment in Kura sponsored clinical trials.
• Keep abreast of medical and scientific developments in the designated disease areas by continuously reviewing literature in the field, monitoring competitor activities, networking with experts and attending relevant conferences.
• Deliver approved medical/scientific presentations to internal & external stakeholders.
• Facilitation of investigator-sponsored trials (ISTs)
• Lead the planning and execution of subject matter expert meetings/advisory boards, aligned with the Global Medical Affairs strategy.
• Collaborate with cross functional partners on internal projects and external initiatives/projects, consistent with the iMAP.
• Support medical/scientific training of cross functional teams and contribute in external medical education.
• Adhere to corporate and healthcare compliance guidance in all activities, including those related to clinical trials, scientific interactions with internal and external groups, and responses to unsolicited requests for medical/scientific information.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• PharmD, PhD, or MD preferred, Advanced degree nurses, NPs, PAs, or those with a master’s degree in life sciences with clinical research experience may also apply
• 5 years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry in Global or US Medical Affairs
• Oncology /Hematology experience with established relationships with key opinion leaders in therapeutic areas of interest
• Strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
• Demonstrated self-starter and team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interpret key scientific data and translate findings to meet educational and research needs
• Able to ensure compliance with corporate rules and government regulations
• Travel is required as part of this position

The base range for a Senior MSL is $214,225 - $251,499 per year. Individual pay may vary based on additional factors, including, and without limitation, job-related skills, experience, work location, and relevant education or training. Kura's compensation package also includes generous benefits, equity, and participation in an annual target bonus.