Medical Science Liaison

About INOVIO

INOVIO is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing DNA medicines to help treat and protect people from HPV-related diseases, cancer, and infectious diseases. INOVIO's technology optimizes the design and delivery of innovative DNA medicines that teach the body to manufacture its own disease-fighting tools. For more information, visit www.inovio.com.

Job summary

Supports US Medical Affairs (USMA) to execute the Medical Affairs' strategy; ensures accurate, robust, and appropriate medical/scientific exchange of knowledge and clinical expertise with US stakeholders primarily focused on clinical stage Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis program and INOVIO's DNA Medicine Platform; and partners with internal stakeholders in driving success

Essential job functions and duties

• Executes the company's Field Medical Affairs' strategies/tactics forINOVIO'sRecurrentRespiratory Papillomatosis program and DNA Medicine Platform
• Maintains in-depth understanding of the disease state, product, competitors, marketplace, related medical areas and regulatory guidelines
• Identifiesand fosters scientific relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and other healthcare professionals (HCPs) within assigned territory. Maximizes andleveragesthose relationships byidentifyingmutually beneficial opportunities that meet the strategic needs of stakeholders
• Acts as the primary scientific resource for HCPs and conducts scientific exchange in a compliant manner
• Works closely with the Account Directors to identify and appropriately engage with medical influencers/decision makers to help educate the payer and market access community on Inovio and related disease states
• Provides timely intelligence and insights on emerging clinical/scientific trends back to the organization, along with opportunities aimed at better meeting the needs of the external healthcare community. Communicates relevant information to internal stakeholders in order to define, update, and support medical strategies. Acts as a contributing partner in developing USMA strategy and cross-functional plans tactics
• Demonstrates clinical, scientific and technical expertise and serves as an internal resource
• Develops and maintains territory engagement plans with KOLs and other key external stakeholders that are aligned with the US Medical Affairs plan
• Delivers training on INOVIO's drug-device combination including use of device and proper administration
• Responds to unsolicited scientific inquiries of HCPs integrating scientific data and medical practice to meet customer needs
• Collaborates with Account Team to develop strategy, appropriate scientific messages and data to support payer needs and initiatives
• Supports company research initiatives across development at the request of Clinical including, but not limited to site evaluation and identification, recruitment, investigator meetings, external expert identification, accrual enhancement, scientific and disease state education, and study management
• Supports the planning and execution of medical affairs meetings with external stakeholders (e.g., advisory boards, symposia, conferences, etc.)
• Actively contributes to the development and execution of the congress strategy and KOL engagement plan by proactively engaging with KOLs at scientific congresses
• Partners and collaborates effectively with internal business partners (field and HQ) as appropriate in support of company business goals
• Able to lead cross-functional projects and independently represent the field medical team in all aspects in field-based and home office meetings with INOVIO colleagues
• Other related duties as assigned

Minimum requirements

• Advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, or MD) required
• Minimum of 5 years of Medical Affairs experience (ideally as an MSL and preferably in the biotech industry) required
• Experience working in rare or orphan disease space
• Payer and HEOR experience required
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong formal presentation skills
• Excellent planning and organization skills, especially in territory management and KOL development
• Strong interpersonal skills commensurate with the need to work closely with both external physicians/scientists and numerous internal business partners
• Ability to integrate scientific data into real life practice to meet customer/audience needs, adapting interpersonal style to particular situations and people
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of integrity, represent the company's high ethics, moral behavior, and professionalism
• High proficiency in problem solving and strong scientific analytical skills
• Willingness/ability to travel up to 60-80%
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical/healthcare market, acceptable practices, and related regulations is required. Advanced understanding of clinical/medical science is required.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and professional guidelines associated with the compliant dissemination of medical information and HCP engagement (OIG, FDA, AMA, ACCME, and PhRMA guidelines)
• Ability to think strategically about communicating to different stakeholders through all scientific engagement channels
• Strong, consistent record of executing strategically and tactically in a highly matrixed environment composed of cross-functional, dynamic teams
• Ability to critically evaluate scientific literature and evolving competitive landscape
• Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision

This is a fully remote position open to candidates across the United States. Base salary is location-dependent and will be align with candidate experience and level.

Disclaimer

INOVIO Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including but not limited to veterans and individuals with disabilities. We prohibit discrimination of any kind. In keeping with our policy, we recruit, hire, train, and promote the most qualified individuals for all job titles, and we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

A current US work authorization is required. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. INOVIO offers an attractive benefits package and is an equal opportunity employer.

Important notice to employment businesses/agencies

INOVIO does not accept referrals from employment agencies unless written authorization from the INOVIO Human Resources department has been provided. In the absence of written authorization, any actions undertaken by employment agencies shall be deemed to have been performed without our consent and therefore INOVIO will not be liable for any fees arising from employment agency referrals in respect to current or future position vacancies at INOVIO.