Senior Medical Science Liaison - Northwest

Who We Are:

At Dendreon, we’re transforming the battle against cancer with personalized immunotherapy. Our flagship product, PROVENGE® (sipuleucel-T), was the first FDA-approved immunotherapy for metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer, utilizing a patient’s own immune cells to fight the disease.

If you’re driven by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on cancer patients' lives, we invite you to join our team. With Immunotherapy Manufacturing Facilities in Seal Beach, CA, and Union City, GA, a strong Research & Development group in Seattle, WA, and a highly skilled Commercial team across the nation, Dendreon is at the forefront of cancer treatment innovation.

Core Values:

• Put Patients First: Every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of those living with cancer.
• Act with Integrity: We commit to transparency, honesty, and always doing what’s right.
• Build Trust: Trust is earned through candid, open communication and a collaborative approach.
• Raise the Bar: We embrace continuous improvement and innovation, always striving to elevate our people.
• Drive Results: We are accountable to each other and deliver success together.

Your Role:  

The MSL/Senior MSL provides scientific and clinical expertise in support of PROVENGE and related disease states. This field-based role engages in medical and scientific exchange with national and regional thought leaders in uro-oncology, oncology, and immuno-oncology. The position delivers accurate, balanced, and timely medical and scientific information; gathers strategic insights to inform Dendreon’s medical and commercial strategies; and supports clinical trial activities within the assigned territory.

The Senior MSL operates at a higher level of independence, assumes a leadership role in strategic initiatives, manages and mentors junior MSLs, provides updates to departmental and company leadership and is recognized as a key expert both internally and externally.

Your Work:

• Scientific Engagement
  • Develop and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with healthcare professionals (HCPs) and thought leaders in prostate cancer, oncology, and immuno-oncology.
  • Present and discuss scientific, clinical, and real-world data with external stakeholders in a compliant manner.
  • Represent Dendreon at scientific congresses, symposia, and advisory boards; capture and communicate key insights to internal teams.
  • For Sr. MSL: Lead complex external engagements, serve as a primary liaison for high-priority KOLs/HCPs, and influence national-level thought leader strategy, as well as organize and coordinate conference coverage.
• Clinical Research Support

• Identify and engage potential investigators for Dendreon-sponsored clinical trials.
• Facilitate communication between investigators and clinical operations.
• Respond to investigator-initiated trial (IIT) inquiries and provide guidance on submission requirements.

• Medical Education

• Deliver non-promotional, scientifically balanced presentations to HCPs and internal teams.
• Support the training of field and headquarter colleagues on disease state, clinical data, and immunotherapy science.
• For Sr. MSL: Lead cross-functional educational initiatives and act as a senior scientific resource for Medical Affairs.

• Strategic Insight & Collaboration
• Gather, analyze, and share field intelligence to inform medical and commercial strategies.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of the evolving prostate cancer treatment landscape and immunotherapy science.
• For Sr. MSL: Serve as a medical lead for cross-functional projects, helping shape territory and national medical strategies.

• Compliance & Operational Excellence
• Conduct all activities in compliance with legal, regulatory, and industry guidelines.
• Manage territory planning and documentation using CRM and field reporting systems.
• For Sr. MSL: Report monthly team activities using dashboard-based metric system.

Required Experience & Skills:

• MSL
  • Advanced scientific/clinical degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent).
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in an FDA-regulated industry, including at least 2 years of clinical, research, or relevant therapeutic experience (oncology, urology, immunology preferred).
  • Strong presentation, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital collaboration tools.
  • Ability to travel up to 60% of the time within the assigned territory.
• Senior MSL (in addition to above)
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience as an MSL in oncology, immuno-oncology, or related therapeutic area.
  • Demonstrated leadership in HCP/KOL engagement, strategic planning, and cross-functional initiatives.
  • Proven leadership experience managing direct reports, including mentoring and training other MSLs.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in cellular therapy or immunotherapy in a commercial setting.
• Established network of HCP/KOL relationships in prostate cancer or related oncology specialties.
• Familiarity with investigator-initiated trial processes and clinical research protocols.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• This role operates in a standard office setting using standard office equipment.
• Role requires frequent use of video conferencing, standard office software, and digital collaboration tools.
• Must have the ability to lift 10 – 20 lbs.
• Must have the ability to work in an office environment around laboratories, manufacturing areas and equipment with exposure to blood, blood products or OPIM (other potentially infectious materials) while donning required personal protective materials.
• Extensive travel required up to 60%, including overnight stays and weekends.