[Hiring] Medical Science Liaison @Orca Bio

Role Description

The Medical Science Liaison reports to the Sr. Director, National Field Medical Affairs and will be responsible for fostering strong relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and supporting the scientific and clinical strategy of Orca Bio's next generation allogeneic cell therapies. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), cellular therapy, and the evolving cell therapy landscape, including clinical, operational, regulatory and market access considerations.

• Serve as a subject matter expert in stem cell transplantation, cell therapy, and the evolving cellular immunotherapy landscape.
• Identify, develop, and maintain deep scientific, peer-to-peer relationships with academic stem cell therapy experts, thought leaders, and appropriate HCPs.
• Prepare and maintain a territory management plan.
• Engage with Orca “Pod” field team members to provide medical support for onboarding activities.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of hematologic malignancies and competitive developments.
• Actively assess the transplant and cell therapy landscape through ongoing engagement with KOLs and academic research centers.
• Gather and communicate actionable scientific insights and stakeholder feedback to inform medical strategy.
• Provide scientific and clinical expertise to support internal and external stakeholders.
• Support clinical trial activities to enhance patient recruitment and discussions around the safe use of Orca Bio products.
• Lead the collection, analysis, synthesis and dissemination of scientific information presented at congresses.
• Provide medical and scientific support of the strategy of health outcomes and payer/provider engagements.
• Initiate and autonomously execute projects that align with Orca Bio’s scientific, clinical and business operations.
• Provide education and training to commercial marketing and sales teams.

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical degree in a life-science or basic-science discipline (MD, DO, PharmD, NP, PA, DNP, M.Sc, or Ph.D.) and industry experience as an MSL.
• Significant clinical and/or industry experience in malignant hematology, HSCT, cellular therapy, CAR-T, and immune effector cell therapies.
• Strong understanding of the cell therapy ecosystem, including transplant center operations and patient referral pathways.
• Strong understanding of clinical development, regulatory requirements, and commercial strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and present complex scientific data.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of industry experience as an MSL.
• Demonstrated experience with field medical launch planning and execution.
• Direct experience supporting cell therapy, HSCT, CAR-T or other advanced therapeutic platforms.
• Experience working in a small biotech company or start-up environment.

Benefits

• $190,000 - $245,000 a year based on experience.
• Eligible for pre-IPO equity and annual bonus.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• PTO, 401(k) plan, life and accidental death and disability coverage, and parental leave benefits.
• Subsidized daily lunches and snacks at on-site locations.