Job Description

Olema Oncology is a cancer medicines company dedicated to impacting breast cancer and beyond. Our lead program, palazestrant (OP-1250), is a differentiated oral medicine known as a complete estrogen receptor antagonist (CERAN) initially in development for metastatic breast cancer. Our pipeline also includes OP-3136, a potent, selective oral inhibitor of the KAT6 pathway. At Olema, we are building a focused team committed to our mission with intention and clarity. Working alongside a talented passionate group of leaders and advisors, we strive to create better medicines that aim to help patients feel better, longer. For more information, visit us at

About the Role >>> Principal Medical Science Liaison

The Principal Medical Science Liaison is a field-based scientific expert who supports strategic, scientific and business objectives across the product life cycle. The role combines a high level of deep scientific acumen with an external executive presence to support Olema's initiatives.

This role is field-based (candidates located near major airports will be preferred) and will require travel , including domestic conferences with occasional weekend travel.

Your work will primarily encompass:

• Serving as an external subject matter expert for Olema
• Identify, connect and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals, researchers, and patient advocates
• Facilitate and support new and ongoing research relationships (clinical trials, investigator-initiated studies, and other collaborative initiatives)
• Serve as field-medical lead for designated pipelines, providing team with support and training on molecules, protocols, and trial updates
• Develop strategy and KOL engagement plan that is designed to support shared business objectives and complete gap analysis to optimize impact in field
• Serve as a trusted scientific and medical resource, providing accurate and updated information about Olema's therapies and research externally
• Conduct medical education programs and presentations to healthcare professionals as needed to relay information about Olema’s products and research
• Identifying and synthesizing key field knowledge for Olema
• Stay informed about the latest developments in breast cancer research, treatment options, and disease management
• Lead strategic design and tactical execution for international congresses. Create and implement congress plan, including scientific information capture, and pre, post communications to internal stakeholders
• Provide medical and scientific insights to internal teams to inform product development and strategy
• Gather and relay feedback from KOLs, healthcare professionals, and other breast cancer field members
• Lead scientific and medical trainings for internal teams
• Attend conferences/congresses, symposia, and other relevant events to represent Olema and stay current on industry trends (may require overnight/weekend travel)
• Confidently and effectively communicate with all levels of management

The extent of the Principal Medical Science Liaison’s responsibilities listed above, and any additional responsibilities of this role will be determined by the Vice-President, Head of Medical Affairs.

Ideal Candidate Profile >>>

A love of challenging, important work. We are a pragmatic team, driven to imagine and develop meaningful therapies for improving lives. All employees within our company play a unique and crucial role in our success, both in accomplishing our mission and building a positive company culture. As such, we are looking for someone with the right combination of knowledge , experience , and attributes for this role.

Knowledge

• MD, DO, PhD, or PharmD, preferred ; FNP or PA considered
• Background in breast cancer or solid tumor oncology fields
• Strong analytical skills demonstrating the ability to identify and understand complex issues/problems and to identify and query key findings from study data and publications
• Strong communication and presentation skills, required

Experience

• At least 9 years of medical affairs or field medical experience with a verifiable record of high performance
• Prior experience in breast cancer, required
• Established relationships with KOLs and institutions in breast cancer, required
• Clinical trial development and drug launch experience, required
• Knowledge of treatment guidelines, clinical research procedures, FDA regulations, and OIG guidelines, required

Attributes

• Simplifying complex information into clear, concise messages to effectively communicate the company story
• Serving in a high-visibility role and making public presentations to a variety of audiences
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams with internal stakeholders
• Anticipating needs, meeting tight deadlines, being proactive, and exercising independent decision-making
• Managing the communication of sensitive and confidential information
• This is a role where judgement, tact, flexibility, and resourcefulness are key
• Strong relationship-building and negotiating skills
• Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to meet timelines in a fast-paced environment
• Good project management skills; can work on multiple projects simultaneously and effectively prioritize workload

The base pay range for this position is expected to be $211,000 - $250,000 annually, however the base pay offered may vary depending on location, market, job-related knowledge, skills and capabilities, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes equity, bonus, and benefits.

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We provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and believe that great ideas and discoveries come from a mix of expertise, background, and experience. Olema is building a culture where the value of difference is celebrated.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package , seeking to provide an open, flexible, and friendly work environment to empower employees and provide them with a platform to develop their long-term careers. A Summary of Benefits is available for all applicants.

Please note: Olema doesn’t accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Thank you.

Additional Note/Fraud Alert : Olema will not conduct interviews via text message or messaging platforms and will not ask you to download anything as part of your interview. Though we use third party tools to help with advertising our jobs, please be vigilant in checking that the communication is in fact coming from Olema.

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