Syndax Pharmaceuticals
Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - Central
Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
Overview
Like the look of this opportunity Make sure to apply fast, as a high volume of applications is expected Scroll down to read the complete job description. Syndax Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - Central to identify, develop, and manage relationships with hematology/oncology KOLs and other healthcare providers in academic and community practices. The MSL will be a key member of the Field Medical Affairs team and the primary communicator of Syndax science, executing the early asset strategic plan within the assigned territory. Territory coverage includes Tennessee, Missouri, Nebraska, Minnesota, and Iowa.
The Role The MSL will be responsible for identifying, developing, and managing relationships with current and future hematology/oncology KOLs and other healthcare providers to support Syndax therapeutic areas of interest.
Key Responsibilities
KOL & Relationship Building: Develop and foster strong scientific relationships with KOLs, disease experts, and other healthcare providers (HCPs).
Engage in peer-to-peer scientific exchange of complex clinical and scientific data and information.
Act as a primary point of contact to address scientific inquiries and deliver presentations on disease state, mechanisms of action, and clinical data; serve as the scientific expert in support of Syndax therapeutic areas of interest.
Identify and evaluate KOLs and profile key institutions aligned with the medical strategy and clinical development.
Create and maintain a strategic territory plan in developing and maintaining KOL relationships for Syndax.
Insight Generation and Dissemination: Gather, analyze, and communicate actionable insights from the field to inform company strategy, including competitive intelligence, clinical challenges, and patient management trends.
Participate in cross-functional insight forums, ensuring insights from the field are shared with Medical Affairs, R&D, and other internal stakeholders.
Support for Clinical Research and Evidence Generation: Support evidence generation activities to identify and address data gaps within the medical strategy.
Engage with clinical development on clinical trial site identification and support for future and ongoing clinical trials, focusing on early stage and phase 1 development.
Support company-sponsored clinical trials and investigator-sponsored trials (IST) by identifying trial sites, providing scientific input, and facilitating partnerships with investigators.
Serve as a subject matter expert to support clinical trial education and enrollment initiatives.
Congress and Advisory Board Engagement: Represent the company at key medical congresses and scientific meetings, engaging in scientific exchange, gathering insights, and supporting congress activities.
Partner with Medical Affairs to plan and execute advisory boards and other scientific activities, contributing to agenda setting, scientific content development, and post-meeting follow-up.
Field Excellence and Compliance: Document all field activities in Veeva CRM in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Act as a mentor to junior MSLs and provide training on best practices in scientific exchange, insight generation, and territory planning.
Contribute to territory planning, establishing objectives that support broader organizational goals and metrics for field excellence.
Qualifications
Advanced Degree such as MD, PhD, PharmD – required.
5+ years of MSL, Medical Affairs, or Clinical Development experience within Oncology – required (strong preference for Oncology Medical Affairs experience).
Existing relationships with institutions, practices, and/or hospitals in the territory – required.
Strong broad-based scientific and pharmaceutical knowledge.
Proven experience as a Principal / Lead Oncology MSL, leading large-scale projects with significant impact on company objectives, and demonstrated execution of strategic initiatives in HCP engagement, clinical research, and field excellence.
Skilled in driving cross-functional collaboration, delivering high-quality scientific insights, and achieving measurable outcomes aligned with corporate goals.
Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
Strong interpersonal, collaboration, verbal, and written communication skills.
Computer proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe.
Ability to travel frequently (50-70%), including overnight travel.
Must possess a valid driver's license and have reliable access to a personal vehicle for travel as required by the role.
Location:
Syndax's corporate office is in New York, NY.
Syndax offers a total compensation and rewards package that is among the most competitive in the industry. Base pay is determined within a range based on market data, experience, qualifications, demonstrated skills, and travel requirements. The package includes an equity offering, annual target bonuses, and a strong benefits program. The anticipated annualized salary range for this role is $235,000 - $265,000.
About Syndax:
Syndax Pharmaceuticals is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing innovative cancer therapies. Highlights of the company’s pipeline include a menin inhibitor for relapsed/refractory acute leukemia and a monoclonal antibody that blocks the CSF-1 receptor for chronic graft-versus-host disease. For more information, please visit www.syndax.com or follow the company on X and LinkedIn.
Syndax Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
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Like the look of this opportunity Make sure to apply fast, as a high volume of applications is expected Scroll down to read the complete job description. Syndax Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - Central to identify, develop, and manage relationships with hematology/oncology KOLs and other healthcare providers in academic and community practices. The MSL will be a key member of the Field Medical Affairs team and the primary communicator of Syndax science, executing the early asset strategic plan within the assigned territory. Territory coverage includes Tennessee, Missouri, Nebraska, Minnesota, and Iowa.
The Role The MSL will be responsible for identifying, developing, and managing relationships with current and future hematology/oncology KOLs and other healthcare providers to support Syndax therapeutic areas of interest.
Key Responsibilities
KOL & Relationship Building: Develop and foster strong scientific relationships with KOLs, disease experts, and other healthcare providers (HCPs).
Engage in peer-to-peer scientific exchange of complex clinical and scientific data and information.
Act as a primary point of contact to address scientific inquiries and deliver presentations on disease state, mechanisms of action, and clinical data; serve as the scientific expert in support of Syndax therapeutic areas of interest.
Identify and evaluate KOLs and profile key institutions aligned with the medical strategy and clinical development.
Create and maintain a strategic territory plan in developing and maintaining KOL relationships for Syndax.
Insight Generation and Dissemination: Gather, analyze, and communicate actionable insights from the field to inform company strategy, including competitive intelligence, clinical challenges, and patient management trends.
Participate in cross-functional insight forums, ensuring insights from the field are shared with Medical Affairs, R&D, and other internal stakeholders.
Support for Clinical Research and Evidence Generation: Support evidence generation activities to identify and address data gaps within the medical strategy.
Engage with clinical development on clinical trial site identification and support for future and ongoing clinical trials, focusing on early stage and phase 1 development.
Support company-sponsored clinical trials and investigator-sponsored trials (IST) by identifying trial sites, providing scientific input, and facilitating partnerships with investigators.
Serve as a subject matter expert to support clinical trial education and enrollment initiatives.
Congress and Advisory Board Engagement: Represent the company at key medical congresses and scientific meetings, engaging in scientific exchange, gathering insights, and supporting congress activities.
Partner with Medical Affairs to plan and execute advisory boards and other scientific activities, contributing to agenda setting, scientific content development, and post-meeting follow-up.
Field Excellence and Compliance: Document all field activities in Veeva CRM in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Act as a mentor to junior MSLs and provide training on best practices in scientific exchange, insight generation, and territory planning.
Contribute to territory planning, establishing objectives that support broader organizational goals and metrics for field excellence.
Qualifications
Advanced Degree such as MD, PhD, PharmD – required.
5+ years of MSL, Medical Affairs, or Clinical Development experience within Oncology – required (strong preference for Oncology Medical Affairs experience).
Existing relationships with institutions, practices, and/or hospitals in the territory – required.
Strong broad-based scientific and pharmaceutical knowledge.
Proven experience as a Principal / Lead Oncology MSL, leading large-scale projects with significant impact on company objectives, and demonstrated execution of strategic initiatives in HCP engagement, clinical research, and field excellence.
Skilled in driving cross-functional collaboration, delivering high-quality scientific insights, and achieving measurable outcomes aligned with corporate goals.
Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
Strong interpersonal, collaboration, verbal, and written communication skills.
Computer proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe.
Ability to travel frequently (50-70%), including overnight travel.
Must possess a valid driver's license and have reliable access to a personal vehicle for travel as required by the role.
Location:
Syndax's corporate office is in New York, NY.
Syndax offers a total compensation and rewards package that is among the most competitive in the industry. Base pay is determined within a range based on market data, experience, qualifications, demonstrated skills, and travel requirements. The package includes an equity offering, annual target bonuses, and a strong benefits program. The anticipated annualized salary range for this role is $235,000 - $265,000.
About Syndax:
Syndax Pharmaceuticals is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing innovative cancer therapies. Highlights of the company’s pipeline include a menin inhibitor for relapsed/refractory acute leukemia and a monoclonal antibody that blocks the CSF-1 receptor for chronic graft-versus-host disease. For more information, please visit www.syndax.com or follow the company on X and LinkedIn.
Syndax Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
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