Medical Science Liaison / Senior Medical Science Liaison (Midwest)

Position Overview

At Verastem Oncology, we are advancing innovation and addressing the urgent needs of patients with cancers driven by RAS/MAPK pathway mutations. Following the FDA approval of AVMAPKI FAKZYNJA CO-PACK for women with recurrent KRAS-mutated low‐grade serous ovarian cancer, we continue to build our pipeline to block cancer cell survival, inhibit tumor growth, and overcome treatment resistance. The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role serves as the field‐based medical/scientific expert, engaging healthcare providers with balanced education on investigational products, supporting research collaborations, and staying current with the evolving therapeutic landscape. This role covers territories in IL, MN, MO, IA, ND, SD, NE, and WI, with preferred candidate locations including Chicago, Minneapolis, and St. Louis.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, establish, and maintain collaborative relationships with key investigators, institutions, groups, and consortia in strategic disease areas.
• Provide education to the medical community on investigational products and pertinent disease areas.
• Increase company visibility and strengthen professional interactions with current and future oncology leaders.
• Participate in medical education initiatives for healthcare professionals, including presentations to formulary (P&T) committees.
• Collaborate with clinical sites to ensure that necessary education and training are provided.
• Identify clinical research opportunities aligned with company objectives, and serve as the primary contact for investigator-initiated research from concept through publication.
• Communicate key clinical and research insights from oncology thought leaders to help shape company research strategies.
• Maintain high-level clinical and scientific expertise through ongoing training, conference attendance, and review of current publications.
• Gather and disseminate competitive intelligence in a compliant manner.
• Mentor fellow MSL team members and contribute actively to cross-functional Medical Affairs projects.
• Manage administrative aspects of regional field activities, including timely reporting and documentation.
• For the Senior MSL, in addition to the above, contribute to scientific publication planning, slide-deck development, training initiatives, and implementation of a Medical Strategy Plan.
• Lead national-level priority projects or cross-functional initiatives and mentor other MSLs, especially new hires.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Advanced Clinical/Science degree (MSN, PharmD, PhD) or equivalent professional credentials with relevant experience.
• Experience Required: Prior MSL or relevant experience with a minimum of 3 years in oncology, preferably with experience in gynecologic oncology.
• Familiarity with treatment, compliance, and regulatory guidelines.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, presentation, problem-solving, decision-making, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to distill complex scientific information into clear and scientifically accurate messages for a variety of audiences.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills with external healthcare providers and thought leaders.
• Proven leadership abilities within a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with therapeutic trends and scientific advancements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in Pharmaceutical Industry Medical Affairs as an MSL, with solid tumor experience preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 65% of the time, with overall domestic travel requirements of approximately 60-70%.
• Familiarity with treatment guidelines (NCCN, ASCO, ESMO, etc.), clinical research processes, FDA regulations, CMS reimbursement processes, and OIG guidelines.
• Experience in ovarian cancer or gynecologic oncology is a plus.
• Exceptional presentation skills with the ability to convey complex scientific ideas fluently to diverse audiences.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Base salary is determined by job-related skills, experience, internal equity, education, location, and market dynamics, with eligibility for an annual bonus and equity compensation.
• Benefits: Competitive benefits package provided.
• Location: Preferred candidate locations include Chicago, Minneapolis, and St. Louis.
• Schedule: Field-based role with significant travel requirements.