Adela's mission is to deliver innovative and accessible blood
tests that harness biology to transform cancer care and improve
well-being. The company is developing best-in-class technology to
accelerate the diagnosis and improve the management of cancer
through blood tests for minimal residual disease (MRD) monitoring
and multi-cancer early detection (MCED). Adela's blood-based,
tissue-free product ensures universal accessibility to MRD
testing for patients with cancer, eliminating any dependency on
tumor tissue availability. Adela's first product was recently
clinically validated for predicting and surveilling for
recurrence in patients with head & neck cancer and published in
Annals of Oncology.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Adela
Team as MSL Field Director/ Sr. MSL Manager (final title
commensurate with experience). This is an exciting opportunity to
be part of a growing, dynamic, and collaborative biotechnology
company leveraging innovative technology positioned to change the
diagnostic testing landscape. This is a remote role with a travel
requirement of approximately 50%. The position involves close
collaboration with team members across the United States and
Canada.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Key opinion leader (KOL) identification, education, needs
assessment and relationship management to generate awareness of
Adela's products and help drive commercialization.
* Identify influential experts in relevant fields of medicine or
research, such as senior physicians and Principal investigators.
* Establish and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with KOLs and
community oncologists.
* Review and discuss medical and scientific information with
KOLs, answering their technical questions.
* Understand current behaviors and help to identify needs and
areas of opportunity.
* Give educational presentations to clinicians and researchers.
* Understand how test will inform clinical decision making and
help develop evidence of clinical actionability.
Physician Feedback
* Work with KOLs and early adopters to understand feedback on our
products, the TRF and the TRR.
* Collect and communicate insights from the healthcare community
to help inform medical strategy, product strategy, and payer
strategies.
Medical Education
* Identify, develop and create medical education opportunities
for Adela at medical meetings, conferences, and symposia.
* Lead development of medical educational content in
collaboration with subject matter experts across the company.
* Serve as subject matter expert to train and support the sales
and customer service teams. Provide second line support to answer
customer questions.
* Support development of product positioning and key product
benefits.
Clinical Practice Implementation Support
* Provide in-person training and support to clinicians and office
staff regarding test ordering and logistics.
* Coordinate with customer service to ensure delivery of superior
customer experience to clinicians and office staff.
Competitive Intelligence and market research
* Monitor the scientific literature for new developments
relevant to existing and planned products and prepare summaries
for review by cross functional teams.
* Stay abreast of publications from competitors and share
information as relevant.
* Interface with our clinical and scientific advisory board and
with KOLs to understand customer needs and the ways in which
diagnostics are being used to shape clinical decision making.
Research
* In support of clinical development, and other cross
functional team members, shape Adela's investigator-initiated
research program by a) identifying evidence gaps for existing and
planned products b) when needed serve as the external point of
contact for investigator-led research, c) participate in the
management of active investigator-initiated research efforts.
Team Building
* Help prepare for the expansion of medical support of Adela's
products by assessing customer needs and opportunities, creating
support models and strategic plans for medical affairs.
Education Requirements:
* Advanced degree, preferably an MD or PhD with a minimum of 5+
years industry experience in a medical affairs leadership role
with focus on oncology.
Work Experience Requirements:
* Minimum of 5+ years industry experience in a medical affairs
leadership role with focus on oncology.
* Experience in leading pre-launch, launch and post-launch
activities for oncology products.
* Prior experience in clinical research role a plus.
* Demonstrate proven track record of building, developing and
leading successful teams.
* Demonstrate passion for Adela's products and technology
platform.
* Superb leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
required.
* Demonstrate flexibility, agility, willingness to wear many
hats, and comfort operating in an environment with ambiguity.
* Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and company
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in all activities.
The salary range is $160,000 to $185,000 annual base. This range
is determined based on various factors including experience,
qualifications, and market standards.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the
general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned
to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of
all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management
reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.
Adela is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our
workplace. We embrace and celebrate the unique qualities and
perspectives of all individuals, and we provide equal employment
opportunities to candidates without regard to race, color,
ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender
identity/expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation,
sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic information,
marital status, or disability.
At Adela, everyone belongs." />