Syndax Pharmaceuticals is looking for a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - Central

 

At Syndax, we are determined to realize a future in which people with cancer live longer and better than ever before. Syndax Pharmaceuticals is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company developing an innovative pipeline of cancer therapies.

We are interested in territory coverage in the following states: Tennessee, Missouri, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa

The Role:

Syndax is searching for a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) responsible for identifying, developing, and managing relationships with current and future hematology/oncology Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and other health care providers in academic and community practices. The MSL will be a key member of the Field Medical Affairs team at Syndax. This position will be the primary communicator of Syndax science and will be responsible for executing the early asset strategic plan within their assigned territory.

 

Key Responsibilities: 

KOL & Relationship Building 

  • Develop and foster strong scientific relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), disease experts, and other health care providers (HCPs).
  • Engage in peer-to-peer scientific exchange of complex clinical and scientific data and information.
  • Act as a primary point of contact to address scientific inquiries and deliver presentations on disease state, mechanisms of action, and clinical data, and serve as the scientific expert in support of Syndax therapeutic areas of interest.
  • Identify and evaluate Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and profile key institutions aligned with the medical strategy and clinical development.
  • Create and maintain a strategic territory plan in developing and maintaining KOL relationships for Syndax.

 

Insight Generation and Dissemination 

  • Gather, analyze, and communicate actionable insights from the field to inform company strategy, including competitive intelligence, clinical challenges, and patient management trends.
  • Participate in and contribute to cross-functional insight forums, ensuring insights from the field are shared and discussed with Medical Affairs, R&D, and other key internal stakeholders.

 

Support for Clinical Research and Evidence Generation

  • Support evidence generation activities to identify and address data gaps within the medical strategy.
  • Engage and collaborate with clinical development on clinical trial site identification and support for future and ongoing clinical trials, focusing on early stage and phase 1 development
  • Support company-sponsored clinical trials and investigator-sponsored trials (IST) by identifying trial sites, providing scientific input, and facilitating partnerships with investigators.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert to support clinical trial education and enrollment initiatives.

 

Congress and Advisory Board Engagement

  • Represent the company at key medical congresses and scientific meetings, engaging in scientific exchange, gathering insights, and supporting congress activities.
  • Partner with Medical Affairs to plan and execute advisory boards and other scientific activities, contributing to agenda setting, scientific content development, and post-meeting follow-up.

 

Field Excellence and Compliance

  • Document all field activities in Veeva CRM in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Act as a mentor to junior MSLs and provide training on best practices in scientific exchange, insight generation, and territory planning.
  • Contribute to territory planning, establishing objectives that support broader organizational goals and metrics for field excellence.

 

 Desired Experience/Education and Personal Attributes:

  • Advanced Degree such as MD, PhD, PharmD – required.
  • 5+ years of MSL, Medical Affairs, or Clinical Development experience within Oncology - required *strong preference to medical affairs experience in Oncology.
  • Existing relationships with institutions, practices, and/or hospitals in territory -required.
  • Strong broad-based scientific and pharmaceutical knowledge.
  • Proven experience as a Principal / Lead Oncology MSL, leading large-scale projects with significant impact on company objectives, demonstrating successful execution of strategic initiatives in HCP engagement, clinical research, and field excellence.
  • Skilled in driving cross-functional collaboration, delivering high-quality scientific insights, and consistently achieving measurable outcomes aligned with corporate goals.
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills including excellent collaboration, verbal and written communication.
  • Computer proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe®.
  • Ability to travel frequently (50-70%), including overnight travel.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable access to a personal vehicle for travel as required by the role.

 

Location: Syndax’s corporate office is in New York, NY.

 

Syndax offers a total compensation and rewards package that is among the most competitive in the industry. Base pay is just one element of our package and is determined within a range based on several factors including market data, experience, qualifications, demonstrated skills, relevant education or training, travel requirements and internal equity. Our overall package also includes an equity offering, annual target bonuses, and an outstanding benefits program. The anticipated annualized salary range for this role is $235,000 - $265,000.

 

About Syndax:
Syndax Pharmaceuticals is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing innovative cancer therapies. Highlights of the Company’s pipeline include a menin inhibitor for R/R acute leukemia and a monoclonal antibody that blocks the CSF-1 receptor for chronic graft-versus-host disease. Fueled by our commitment to reimagining cancer care, Syndax is working to unlock the full potential of its pipeline and is conducting several clinical trials across the continuum of treatment. For more information, please visit www.syndax.com/ or follow the Company on X and LinkedIn.

 

Syndax Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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