Job Description Summary
Medical Science Liaison, CART Immunology – Pacific Northwest (WA/OR/MT/ID/WY/NV/N.CA/AK)
Location: Remote – Pacific Northwest. The Associate must reside within the territory or within a reasonable daily commuting distance of 50 miles from the territory border.
Job Description
Field based, customer‑facing, non‑promotional medical and scientific role. The MSL’s key objective is to create impact through advancing clinical practice within the assigned territory that leads to improved patient outcomes. The MSL must demonstrate deep therapeutic expertise, understand territory and market influences, engage scientifically with Healthcare Providers (HCPs) and medical experts, manage and develop the territory, and execute all relevant activities in alignment with the medical strategic and tactical plan while functioning within the Novartis Code of Conduct, Ethics/Compliance policies and Working Practice documents.
Role Responsibilities
* Leverage scientific expertise and market knowledge to establish and build professional relationships and engage with HCPs (including community physicians, pharmacists, medical experts, nurses, and other healthcare professionals) and other thought leaders in geographical area as aligned with medical strategy.
* Engage with customers, including emerging data discussions, clinical trial activities, uncovering barriers in patient journey, understanding market dynamics, exploring areas of unmet medical need, pipeline discussions, educating on disease state and product, capturing adverse events, and capturing medical insights.
* Demonstrate strategic territory vision and ensure appropriate territory identification, mapping, and planning of Medical Engagements (MEs) and Key Accounts aligned to medical strategy and in collaboration with internal Novartis colleagues.
o Identify key stakeholders with influence on the patient journey and in the disease space throughout the product development lifecycle to establish strategies for education, engagement, and partnership.
o Identify opportunities for partnership with academic centers, centers of excellence, and/or systems of care to drive impact within the assigned territory.
o Identify opportunities to involve HCPs or MEs when a specific medical need is identified (e.g., publications, clinical trial participation).
o Identify opportunities for internal collaboration with other Novartis stakeholders to drive forward therapeutic area, clinical, or product goals as appropriate.
* Provide clinical trial support for company sponsored trials facilitating relevant medical activities and working cross‑functionally with Medical Affairs and Clinical Operations colleagues.
* Collaborate regularly with internal colleagues (e.g., HEOR, access, marketing, commercial, sales) within the assigned therapeutic area and territory to advance clinical practice while maintaining customer centricity and a One Novartis approach in accordance with Novartis compliance standards.
* Maintain in-depth knowledge of assigned therapeutic area and Novartis compounds to serve as a medical resource to customers and internal colleagues.
* Maintain in-depth knowledge of internal policies and external regulations and how they affect day‑to‑day responsibilities.
* Execute all administrative responsibilities and training (e.g., Veeva CRM, voicemail, e‑mail, expense reports, compliance modules) in a timely manner, including profiling of core customers and ensuring up‑to‑date information in the CRM.
Position Requirements
* Strong clinical knowledge including pharmacotherapy, treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, medical expert engagement strategies, and FDA promotional guidelines, regulations, and ethical guidelines applied to the pharmaceutical industry.
* Perform duties in accordance with applicable law, regulations, and Novartis policies.
* Work within Ethics, Compliance and Promotional policies (Novartis & Federal) and ensure those around the employee do the same.
* Ensure a diverse and inclusive environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment.
* Adherence with Company policies, state and federal laws and regulations.
* Field‑Based Region covering Pacific Northwest; candidate must reside within territory or within 50 miles of the territory border.
* Field based, customer‑facing position majority of the time with approximately 60‑70% travel required.
* Expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) defined by the hiring manager.
MSL, Manager – Level
Education: Graduate degree in science or healthcare required; doctoral degree preferred (MD, PhD, DNP, PharmD)
Experience: 0‑3 years of experience in a Field Medical position within the pharmaceutical industry or as an MSL, or 3‑5 years of relevant medical affairs, clinical research, or related experience in a scientific or clinical setting preferred.
MSL, Associate Director – Level
Education: Graduate degree in science or healthcare required; doctoral degree preferred (MD, PhD, DNP, PharmD)
Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Field Medical‑based position within the pharmaceutical industry or as an MSL preferred, or 5‑7 years of relevant medical affairs, clinical research, or related experience in a scientific or clinical setting required.
Novartis Compensation Summary
Manager: $145,600 – $270,400 per year. Associate Director: $160,300 – $297,700 per year. Compensation may be adjusted based on skills, experience, and periodic review.
Driving is an Essential Function of this Role
Must have a fully valid and unrestricted driver’s license. The company provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with medical restrictions if an accommodation can be provided without eliminating the essential function of driving.
COVID‑19 Vaccine Policy (customer‑facing roles only)
Employees working in customer‑facing roles must adhere to customers’ credentialing guidelines, which may require vaccination. The company will consider requests for reasonable accommodation for those unable to be vaccinated. Requests should be sent to eh.occupationalhealth@novartis.com.
Initial Training
Required to successfully complete certain initial training, including home study (8 hours or fewer per day and 40 hours or fewer per week).
EEO Statement
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations
The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please send an e‑mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395‑2339 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information (include the job requisition number).
Salary Range
$160,300.00 – $297,700.00
Skills Desired
* Building Construction
* Business Analysis
* Business Networking
* Clinical Practices
* Clinical Research
* Clinical Study Reports
* Collaboration
* Curious Mindset
* Disease Management
* Diversity & Inclusion
* Drug Development
* Epidemiology
* Medical Information
* Medical Research
* Medical Writing
* Microsoft Word
* Phase IV Clinical Trial
* Product Placement
* Scientific Support
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