Role Description
We are seeking an experienced cardiometabolic Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join our Medical Affairs (MA) team in a dynamic, collaborative environment. This field-based role offers a unique opportunity to support the advancement of innovative clinical-stage and launch-ready therapies that have the potential to improve patient outcomes.
In this role, you will build and maintain trusted relationships with healthcare professionals through high-quality scientific engagement. You will lead scientific exchange, deliver clinical and scientific insights, and serve as a key partner in ensuring the appropriate understanding and use of our therapies across the medical community.
Responsibilities
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Engage with cardiologists / endocrinologists / healthcare professionals / stakeholders to educate on clinical and scientific evidence to advance treatment landscape as aligned with strategic imperatives.
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Educate on RNAi technology, hypertriglyceridemia, familial chylomicronemia syndrome, and hypercholesterolemia.
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Synthesize and communicate clinical and scientific insights to internal stakeholders.
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Attend and present at scientific congresses and meetings to stay up to date with the latest scientific developments and trends in cardiometabolic therapeutic area.
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Respond to unsolicited inquiries consistent with MSL compliance standards.
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Support company sponsored clinical trials through investigator site engagement.
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Support speaker training as requested and ensure speakers are up to date with evolving disease and product data.
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Support national, regional, and local scientific congresses including Opinion Leader (OL) engagement, session coverage, booth, and company debriefs.
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Monitor and analyze scientific publications, clinical trials, and competitive landscape in the cardiometabolic therapeutic area.
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Maintain clinical and scientific expertise and general industry business acumen.
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Advance MSL value proposition, demonstrate tact and professionalism, and deliver results.
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Act in accordance with company policies.
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Develop territory specific OL and account plans including OL profiles, pre-call planning, and follow up plans.
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Communicate clinical and scientific information in an accurate and clear manner.
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Document MSL quantitative and qualitative accomplishments.
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Provide scientific support for Med Info inquiries, ensuring accurate and timely responses to healthcare professionals' queries.
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Develop scientific content for medical education initiatives.
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Support Medical Affairs as needed with special projects and initiatives.
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Sophisticated cross-functional relationship management is critical for success.
Qualifications
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PhD, PharmD, MD, or DO degree.
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Five or more years of experience as an MSL.
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Cardiometabolic therapeutic experience.
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High level verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to effectively collaborate in a dynamic environment.
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Strong comprehension of cardiometabolic therapeutic area.
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Ability to interpret key scientific data and translate the findings to meet educational and research needs to affect corporate research strategic activities/decisions.
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Ability to identify the unmet medical, educational, and research needs at a local & regional level in the medical community.
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An understanding of the health care delivery system, including the managed care arena and its impact on patient care, regional medical care and the pharmaceutical industry.
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Understanding of the design and execution of research studies and strategic implications.
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Proven ability to drive results at a high level of quality as a strategic and creative thinker.
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Demonstrates ability to deal with ambiguity and thrive in an ever-changing environment.
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Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage projects and/or colleagues in successful implementation of business-critical projects.
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Strong time management & organizational skills.
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Travel (national and international) will be required.
Benefits
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Competitive salaries.
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Excellent benefit package.