Medical Science Liaison – Chicago

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Assist in the launch activities for the company’s inaugural potential US commercial product aimed at inherited retinal diseases.

• Provide expert clinical, scientific, and technical education to the Ophthalmology community within the designated region.

• Act as a scientific and technical authority on clinical and research initiatives as well as relevant Ophthalmology disease-state areas on behalf of Belite.

• Work collaboratively with medical affairs, clinical development, and commercial teams, serving as a scientific resource for HCPs, payers, and formulary decision-makers.

• Engage in scientific discussions through personalized interactions, payer presentations, and Medical Affairs Booth coverage in a compliant manner.

• Address and document unsolicited inquiries regarding Belite's clinical and research initiatives.

• Formulate a KOL engagement strategy and cultivate long-term collaborative relationships with HCPs in the designated region.

• Offer internal medical and clinical teams valuable feedback and insights derived from interactions with HCPs.

• Assist in fulfilling scientific expertise requirements, including employee education, medical materials review and development, and various projects.

• Partner with US Market Access & Reimbursement and Commercial teams on thought leader and institutional engagements.

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced scientific or clinical degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) is mandatory.

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in medical affairs is highly preferred.

• Experience in Ophthalmology, particularly in the retina, is essential.

• Background in medical genetics and/or rare diseases is highly desirable.

• A robust scientific understanding of Ophthalmology, especially retinal diseases, retinal imaging technologies, and genetic testing.

• Capability to swiftly become a subject matter expert in Belite's clinical and research initiatives.

• Comfortable presenting clinical data and accurately addressing scientific inquiries from HCPs and payers in a compliant manner.

• Ability to sustain cross-functional relationships while adhering to compliance regulations.

• Knowledge of the US healthcare and access landscape, specialty pharmacy models, payer dynamics, and the drug-diagnostic interface.

• Proven reliability in achieving goals and a strong motivation to meet or exceed metrics and KPIs.

• Willingness to travel frequently within the US, including occasional weekend travel as necessary.

• Exceptional communication, scientific storytelling, and interpersonal skills.

• High emotional intelligence with the ability to establish trust with KOLs, internal partners, and cross-functional colleagues.

• Solutions-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable navigating an emerging, fast-paced biotech environment.

• Ability to operate with integrity and compliance.

• Authorization to work in the United States is required at the time of application.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual incentive bonuses.

• Equity participation.

• Health insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401(k).

• Paid time off.