Medical Science Liaison (Southern California)

Who We Are

Arcellx is a public, clinical-stage biotechnology company reimagining cell therapy by engineering innovative immunotherapies for patients with cancer and other incurable diseases. We believe that cell therapies are one of the forward pillars of medicine and our mission is to destroy cancer and advance humanity by developing cell therapies that are safer, more effective, and more broadly accessible.

Our team members are made up of talented innovators and dreamers working from our offices in Rockville, Maryland, and Redwood City, California. At Arcellx, we hire exceptional people and create a fun, diverse, supportive, and informal environment that allows everyone to do their best work.

What Matters to Us

Living our core values is essential to maintaining a work environment that is high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative. We look for candidates who demonstrate strong values alignment and bring different backgrounds, viewpoints, and abilities to the team.

Arcellx Core Values

• Start with authenticity: We foster an inclusive environment where each person can bring their authentic self to work.
• Think ‘we’ before ‘me’: We prioritize collective success, collaborating and supporting one another to achieve our shared goals.
• Embrace the challenge: We deliver exceptional results by working with shared determination and a commitment to doing what’s right.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As our Medical Science Liaison (MSL), you’ll be part of our field-based medical team, reporting to the MSL National Field Director. Acting as an extension of the Medical Affairs team, you’ll serve as a key scientific resource and expert on cell therapy for both health care professionals (HCPs) and internal stakeholders. By facilitating the relationships with thought leaders and HCPs, engaging in external-facing medical education and insight collection through fair and balanced scientific exchange, you’ll play a pivotal role in the success of our transformative therapy.

The “Fine Print” – What You’ll Do

• Establish and maintain professional relationships with HCPs (MD, PA, NP, RN, PharmD) within the hematology space via both in-person and virtual interactions.
• Develop and execute territory plans in alignment with Medical Affairs strategies, which includes interactions with community thought leaders, disease state experts, cell therapy-referring HCPs, and academic centers.
• Compliantly partner with field-based teams to optimize HCP support and customer service.
• Deliver approved medical and scientific education relevant to disease state and Arcellx products.
• Share insights from external thought leaders and HCPs to inform the development of medical strategies and the development of future clinical programs.
• Represent Arcellx at medical and scientific conferences.
• Partner with clinical operations to support the execution of clinical trials.
• Domestic travel of approximately 50-70% will be required.

Skills and Experience We Look For

• Advanced degree in health sciences (PharmD, M.D., or Ph.D. in a medically related field) with 2+ years of relevant experience in the hematologic malignancy therapeutic area and/or cell therapy is preferred. Master’s degree in health sciences (RN, RPh, PA, NP, etc.) considered if extensive years of clinical and/or medical affairs experience in relevant therapeutic area is present.
• 2+ years of experience in MSL/Medical Affairs in relevant therapeutic area. Experienced candidates may be considered at the senior level.
• Familiarity/experience with healthcare systems and access environments.
• Demonstrated ability to partner, influence, and work successfully within and across functions and levels of leadership.
• Excellence in communication and presentations skills with strong personal integrity.
• Agile, adaptable, results orientated.
• Resides within the territory.

Rewards at Arcellx

Our people are our greatest asset, and supporting their well-being is an essential part of delivering on our mission and impacting the lives of patients. Putting this belief into practice means offering strong compensation and benefits.

The estimated base salary range for an MSL / Sr. MSL is $185,000 - $225,000 per year. Where a candidate falls within that range is determined by level and factors such as years of experience, education, and location. Our compensation package also includes an annual bonus based on company goals and an equity (RSU) grant.

Our market-leading benefits package includes: 100% coverage for medical, dental and vision for team members and dependents, unlimited vacation, a 3-day weekend every month, fully-paid parental leave for up to 6 months, tuition reimbursement, 401k employer contribution and more.

Join us in our quest to reimagine cell therapy and destroy cancer. For more on our technology, culture, and team, go to www.arcellx.com.