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Incyte

Biopharmaceutical company pursuing drug discovery.

Medical Science Liaison

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeUnited StatesNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • An advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, or MD) with relevant biotech or pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred; candidates with equivalent experience, such as Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants with significant therapeutic or industry expertise, are encouraged to apply.
  • Ability to travel, with an expected commitment of approximately 60–70%.
  • Demonstrated therapeutic competency and ability to stay current on trends and new information in therapeutic and translational science and the profession.
  • Demonstrable leadership skills and ability to proactively handle challenges within the scope of authority.
  • Ability to network and partner with external customers, including medical thought leaders, academic institutions, research consortia, and practice networks.
  • Ability to summarize complex scientific information and present it clearly, concisely, confidently, and accurately to varied audiences.
  • Ability to think strategically and apply knowledge and analytical skills.
  • Strong problem-solving, decision-making, negotiation, interpersonal communication, and presentation skills.
  • Knowledge of applicable treatment, compliance, and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities

  • Complete accurate and timely reports, project plans, and required documentation.
  • Maintain the independence and integrity of the US Medical Affairs business function when engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, standard operating procedures, and US Medical Affairs operating guidelines.
  • Contribute substantively to and provide medical leadership for US Medical Affairs and Development programs and projects.
  • Execute administrative aspects of regional field activities.
  • Mentor other Medical Science Liaison team members and contribute to cross-functional US Medical Affairs teams.
  • Identify and communicate key clinical and research insights from Dermatology leaders to help shape company research and support safe, appropriate use of marketed products.
  • Maintain clinical and scientific expertise through ongoing training, self-education, relevant conferences, scientific workshops, and review of key publications.
  • Gather and disseminate competitive intelligence in a compliant manner.
  • Serve as the primary territory contact for the investigator-initiated research program, facilitating activities from concept submission through publication.
  • Enhance company visibility and foster professional interactions with current and future Dermatology leaders.
  • Respond to unsolicited medical-information requests, often in collaboration with Medical Information Services personnel.
  • Provide medical support to payer and healthcare decision makers, including presentations on clinical and payer evidence to help ensure patient access.
  • Educate the medical community about company products and disease areas of focus.
  • Identify, establish, and maintain collaborative relationships with key investigators, institutions, groups, and consortia relevant to the safe and effective use of company products.
  • Engage key opinion leaders through in-person office interactions or virtual interactions, as requested or required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in clinical research is valued but not mandatory.
  • Dermatology, immunology, or autoimmune-field experience is preferred but not required.
  • Prior Medical Science Liaison or relevant experience is strongly preferred.

About the Company

Incyte

Biopharmaceutical company pursuing drug discovery.

Incyte develops and sells medicines by discovering and developing new drugs, focusing on diseases in inflammation, autoimmunity, and blood cancers. Its core product, Jakafi (ruxolitinib), is a JAK1/2 inhibitor approved to treat a rare blood cancer and works by blocking JAK enzymes to reduce abnormal blood cell growth. The company also expands its pipeline through research collaborations, partnerships, and acquisitions, such as the 2024 purchase of Escient Pharmaceuticals to strengthen its inflammation and autoimmune portfolio. Unlike some competitors that rely mainly on internal programs, Incyte combines in-house discovery with external collaborations and strategic deals to grow its drug candidates from early research to approved therapies. The goal is to deliver medicines that help patients with serious diseases by building a diverse, clinically validated portfolio of treatments through internal efforts and partnerships.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Wilmington, DE
Founded
1991

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