Senior Medical Science Liaison

Senior Medical Science Liaison

• Company Gamida Cell, Inc.
• Posting Title: Sr. MSL
• Function: Medical Affairs
• Location: Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI, WV) – Remote

Gamida-Cell Inc., an Ayrmid Pharma Ltd. company, is amid a period of transformational growth with a focus on commercializing novel treatments for rare, specialty, and oncological diseases with high unmet need.  In support of this evolution, Gamida-Cell is seeking to bring people into the company who have a passion for both helping patients and building corporate capabilities. Are you ready to assist us on that journey? Join us and be instrumental in our growth!

Gamida Cell is a leader in advanced cellular therapies and hematopoietic stem cell transplants, with two FDA approved therapies, Omisirge^® (omidubicel-onlv) and APHEXDA^® (motixafortide). Omisirge® is the first and only FDA approved cell therapy for allogeneic stem cell transplant.  APHEXDA® is a stem cell mobilization agent indicated for autologous transplantation for 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 Senior Vice President, Medical Affairs and lead national initiatives, mentor junior team members, and contribute to cross-functional projects.

Roles and Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• Coordinating with MA Training lead for identifying or delivering advanced training initiatives

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Minimum five (5) years in Pharmaceutical Industry Medical Affairs as MSL.
• 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. Consideration for other degree backgrounds with extensive experience will be considered.

Specialized Knowledge or Skills:

• Ability to travel up to 65% of the time: As this is a customer-facing position, and the geographic territory expected to be covered is large, the candidate’s availability for frequent travel is of paramount importance for professional and programmatic success.
• Knowledge of treatment guidelines (NCCN, ASCO, ASH, ESMO, etc.), clinical research processes, FDA regulations, CMS reimbursement coverage process, and OIG guidelines
• Must have the ability to network and partner with important external customers, including medical thought leaders, academic institutions, large group practices, NCI Cooperative Group leadership and members, medical directors of medical groups or insurance carriers, as well as pharmacy directors.
• Must be highly articulate and self-confident during formal and informal presentations; able to convey complex, scientific ideas fluently to any audience.

Travel: Up to 65%

Reports to: Sr. Vice President, Medical Affairs

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

Gamida-Cell is deeply committed to fostering an environment where diversity and inclusion are not only valued but prioritized.  Gamida-Cell is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.