Senior Medical Science Liaison – Midwest

Senior Medical Science Liaison – Midwest

• Company Gamida Cell, Inc.
• Posting Title: Senior Medical Science Liaison
• Function: Medical Affairs
• Location: Midwest – Remote – preferably based in Chicago

Gamida Cell is a leader in advanced cellular therapies and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, with two FDA approved therapies, Omisirge® (omidubicel-onlv) and APHEXDA® (motixafortide). Omisirge® is a nicotinamide (NAM) modified allogeneic hematopoietic progenitor cell therapy that is potentially curative for patients with hematologic malignancies. APHEXDA® is a CXCR4 antagonist with long receptor occupancy indicated in combination with filgrastim to mobilize hematopoietic stem cells to the peripheral blood for collection and subsequent autologous transplantation in patients with multiple myeloma.

General Scope and Summary

The Senior Medical Science Liaison is a key field-based member of the Medical Affairs team, responsible for engaging with scientific and clinical collaborators to support Gamida Cell’s cellular therapy portfolio, including Omisirge® and APHEXDA®. This role focuses on building strategic partnerships with key opinion leaders, supporting investigator-initiated research, and delivering clinical education aligned with the company’s medical objectives.

The Senior MSL will reports to the Vice President, Medical Affairs and lead national initiatives, mentor junior team members, and contribute to cross-functional projects.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Leading national level priority projects or cross-functional initiatives on behalf of Medical Affairs
• Leading interactions for specific select priority projects with external collaborators or groups
• Mentoring or coaching responsibilities for other MSLs especially new hires
• Identifies, establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with key investigators, institutions, groups and consortia in disease state areas of strategic focus for Gamida Cell.
• Provides education to the medical community on Gamida Cell investigational products and disease areas of focus.
• Increases company visibility and enhances professional interaction with current and future oncology leaders.
• Participates in medical education for healthcare professionals, including formulary (P&T) committees, through presentations at appropriate venues.
• Works with the appropriate departments/personnel at clinical sites to ensure required education and training are provided as needed.
• Identifies clinical research opportunities that are consistent with company objectives.
• Represents (Is) the primary territory contact for the investigator-initiated research program, facilitating the process from concept submission through publication.
• Identifies and communicates key clinical and research insights from oncology leaders to help shape company research.
• Maintains a high level of clinical and scientific expertise through ongoing training and self-education, including attendance of relevant conferences, scientific workshops, and review of key publications.
• Gathers and disseminates competitive intelligence in a compliant manner.
• Takes advantage of opportunities to mentor other MSL team members, and actively contributes to cross-functional US Medical Affairs teams.
• Effectively executes administrative aspects of regional field activities.
• Substantively contributes to, and provides medical leadership for, US Medical Affairs and Clinical Development programs/projects.
• Provides responses to unsolicited requests for medical information, often in direct collaboration with Medical Information Services personnel.
• Completes accurate and timely reports, project plans, and required documentation requests.
• Substantively contributes to scientific publication planning, slide-deck development, training initiatives and the development/implementation of a Medical Strategy Plan.
• Coordinating with MA Training lead for identifying or delivering advanced training initiatives

Experience, Education and Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Minimum five (5) years in Pharmaceutical Industry Medical Affairs as MSL required.
• Hematology/oncology experience is strongly preferred
• Clinical research experience is preferred
• An advanced degree (M.D., Ph.D. or Pharm.D.) is required with prior experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical or healthcare education environment is required.
• Knowledge of applicable treatment, compliance, and regulatory guidelines.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong problem solving, decision-making, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to think strategically and apply knowledge and analytical skills.
• Ability to summarize complex scientific information and present in a clear, concise, confident, and scientifically accurate and balanced manner to a range of audiences.
• Ability to network and partner with external customers, including medical thought leaders, academic institutions, research consortia, and practice networks.
• Thrives in a team environment and enjoys cross-functional collaboration; positively contributes to team culture.
• Possesses demonstrable effective leadership skills (by example and through accomplishments) and can step forward to handle challenges within scope of authority.
• Demonstrates deep therapeutic competency; stays abreast of trends and new information in the therapeutic/translational science area, as well as the profession at large.
• Approximately 60-70% domestic travel is required.
• Knowledge of treatment guidelines (NCCN, ASCO, ASH, ESMO, etc.), clinical research processes, FDA regulations, CMS reimbursement coverage process, and OIG guideline

Travel: Up to 65% travel

Reports to: Vice President, Medical Affairs

Gamida Cell considers a range of factors when determining base compensation and therefore the final compensation will vary depending on experience level.