Medical Science Liaison

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Engage with leading hospital-based clinicians and researchers to ascertain scientific needs and gather insights that align with Protara's strategies.

• The MSL plays a vital role in providing evidence-based data and sharing the latest treatment guidelines with hospital personnel.

• Cultivate and sustain scientific, clinical, and technical knowledge in Protara’s portfolio related to rare diseases and uro-oncology through continuous training and self-directed learning.

• Create territory plans for designated areas that incorporate strategies and tactics for engaging with healthcare professionals (HCPs) and key opinion leaders (KOLs).

• Assist in the execution of clinical trials, including participant recruitment and site outreach as needed.

• Identify, establish, and nurture collaborative relationships with key investigators, institutional leaders, medical groups, and consortia.

• Provide scientific evidence and clinical trial information to healthcare professionals, clinical trial personnel, and payors.

• Enhance the medical community's awareness of the company and improve interactions with thought leaders.

• Support the training of new MSL hires and the design and implementation of effective training programs.

• Assist in developing and executing advisory boards and other scientific meetings.

• Monitor the competitive landscape in specific therapeutic areas of interest to the company.

• Carry out MSL activities in compliance with all related policies and standard operating procedures.

• Address unsolicited medical inquiries related to clinical trials and scientific exchange.

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced clinical or science degree or relevant professional credentials (MD/DO, PhD, PharmD, PA, NP, RN) are required.

• 3-5+ years of experience in the biotechnology, startup, or pharmaceutical sectors, preferably within Medical Affairs.

• A minimum of 3 years of MSL experience and collaboration with internal cross-functional teams.

• Experience in oncology and rare diseases is mandatory.

• Must have a background in a hospital, institutional, or clinical/pharmacy environment.

• A strong commitment to personal excellence and accountability is essential.

• A business-oriented mindset is necessary.

• Possession of creative problem-solving abilities is required.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, team-focused setting.

• Strong organizational and business planning capabilities are crucial.

• Ability to communicate effectively and openly with management, team members, HCPs/TLs, nurse coordinators, clinical trial site personnel, and payors.

• Strong analytical skills, particularly in understanding and interpreting scientific and clinical research and literature, are essential.

• Must be adaptable, energetic, and comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment.

• Motivated by a hands-on approach and willing to take initiative.

• Willingness to travel extensively (up to approximately 60%, both domestic and international), including potential weekend congress commitments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including an incentive bonus.

• Equity compensation.

• Matching 401(k) plan.

• Comprehensive medical benefits.

• Dental benefits.

• Vision benefits.

• Commuter benefits.

• Fertility benefits.

• Generous paid holidays.

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO).