Medical Science Liaison - Central
Overview
Who We Are:
At Dendreon , we’re transforming the battle against cancer with personalized immunotherapy. Our flagship product, PROVENGE® (sipuleucel-T) , was the first FDA-approved immunotherapy for metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer, utilizing a patient’s own immune cells to fight the disease.
If you’re driven by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on cancer patients' lives, we invite you to join our team. With Immunotherapy Manufacturing Facilities in Seal Beach, CA, and Union City, GA, a strong Research & Development group in Seattle, WA, and a highly skilled Commercial team across the nation, Dendreon is at the forefront of cancer treatment innovation.
Core Values:
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Put Patients First: Every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of those living with cancer.
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Act with Integrity: We commit to transparency, honesty, and always doing what’s right.
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Build Trust: Trust is earned through candid, open communication and a collaborative approach.
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Raise the Bar: We embrace continuous improvement and innovation, always striving to elevate our people.
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Drive Results: We are accountable to each other and deliver success together.
Job Summary:
The Dendreon Medical Science Liaison is a credentialed therapeutic and disease state expert who engages in scientific exchange with leaders in the areas of uro-oncology, oncology, and immuno-oncology. The MSL provides highly technical scientific information to national and regional external stakeholders to ensure their understanding of our product and gathers insights on areas of therapeutic interest to Dendreon . This position is responsible for the Central US territory, which includes WI, IL, MN, IA, MS, AK, LA, OK, ND, SD, NE, KS, and TX.
NOTE : Must reside within the designated territory for the posted position.
Responsibilities
- Cultivate and maintain collaborative relationships with health care professionals (HCPs):
- Identify, map, and strategically engage key external experts (KOLs, investigators, and HCPs)
- Develop long-term scientific partnerships through non-promotional exchange
- Provide disease state and therapeutic awareness to urology and oncology thought leaders
- Respond to scientific questions from thought leaders and HCPs
- Serve as an advanced scientific expert in prostate cancer and immunology
- Represent Dendreon at scientific conferences and gather actionable insights
- Lead and participate in Advisory Boards and internal strategic planning meetings
- Strategic Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a territory medical plan aligned with Dendreon objectives
- Generate and communicate actionable insights from field interactions
- Serve as a strategic partner to cross-functional teams (Clinical, Market Access, Commercial)
- Translate insights into recommendations to inform medical and lifecycle strategy
- Participate in the conduct of clinical trials:
- Identify and support investigators and clinical operations
- Support investigator-sponsored studies (IIS)
- Identify evidence gaps and contribute to lifecycle management
- Participate in the education of HCPs and Dendreon employees:
- Provide medical information at scientific meetings and congresses
- Educate HCPs on appropriate use of PROVENGE®
- Serve as a resource for internal stakeholders
- Contribute to scientific discussions on evolving prostate cancer landscape
- Data, Insights, and Compliance:
- Capture and document insights using approved systems (e.g., Veeva CRM)
- Interpret clinical data, RWE, and competitive intelligence
- Ensure all interactions are compliant with FDA and PhRMA guidelines
- Therapeutic Expertise and Differentiation:
- Serve as an expert in cellular immunotherapy and autologous treatments
- Understand and communicate patient journey and logistics of cell therapy
- Maintain deep knowledge of prostate cancer competitive landscape
Qualifications
Required Experience & Skills:
- Advanced degree (PharmD, MD