Role Overview
This position is ideally based remotely in the United States, with a preference for candidates located on the West Coast (e.g., CA, CO, UT, AZ, and neighboring states). Proximity to a major travel hub is advantageous to support frequent regional travel. The role involves covering approximately one-third of the continental United States and engaging with healthcare professionals (HCPs) and key opinion leaders (KOLs) at leading hospitals and specialized centers. The position offers flexibility with a hybrid or fully remote work environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a field-based representative of the Medical Affairs team, fostering scientific exchange with KOLs, investigators, and other stakeholders in the medical community.
- Identify and address the educational and professional needs of KOLs, healthcare providers, academic thought leaders, payers, and relevant government organizations in alignment with strategic plans.
- Communicate the organization's product portfolio compliantly and effectively, collaborating with Medical Communications to develop and deliver standard responses.
- Collaborate with Medical, Clinical Development, and Clinical Operations teams to design and execute scientific programs, advisory boards, and related initiatives.
- Partner with Medical and Commercial colleagues to provide scientific support for payer organizations.
- Offer support to investigators involved in clinical and observational studies, including investigator-sponsored research.
- Stay updated on relevant disease areas, indications, and best practices for Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs).
- Maintain detailed and compliant records of KOL/HCP interactions, insights, and feedback within the customer relationship management system (e.g., Veeva).
- Deliver training sessions for internal teams, including Medical and Commercial personnel, as needed.
- Participate in cross-functional projects, such as the development and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Identify and implement process improvements to align with evolving business needs.
Qualifications
- Advanced degree (e.g., MD, PharmD, or PhD) required
- Minimum of 5-8 years of MSL experience, with a focus on rare diseases and field-based scientific exchange.
- Background in clinical trial support is a plus.
- Launch Experience
- Previous Experience supporting a Rare Disease Product
- Preference for candidates with experience in early-stage biopharmaceutical companies.
- Strong communication skills, with a proven ability to engage and educate stakeholders in both virtual and in-person settings.
- Demonstrated ability to manage priorities and resources effectively, with a proactive problem-solving mindset.
- Familiarity with medical guidelines, regulatory frameworks, and compliance standards.
- Willingness to travel extensively (up to 80% of working time) and attend occasional weekend meetings.
- Valid driver's license in good standing.
