Medical Science Liaison – Neurology

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

📋 Description

• Act as a field-based Medical Science Liaison within the Medical Affairs department.

• Advocate for and represent PTC and its offerings among key opinion leaders, healthcare professionals, academic institutions, and professional organizations.

• Address unsolicited inquiries regarding PTC's marketed and developing products.

• Cultivate enduring relationships and foster rapport with clinicians through discussions on scientific products and disease states.

• Offer medical and clinical expertise on company products to ensure their safe and effective use.

• Provide strategic insights to company management regarding market dynamics, business development, and client feedback.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners on Medical Affairs topics.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and company SOPs.

• Participate in national and regional medical meetings and symposia; engage with attendees, attend scientific sessions, collect information, and summarize findings.

• Present balanced, objective clinical and scientific information to healthcare professionals, payors, and patient organizations in response to unsolicited requests.

• Identify potential speakers for advisory boards, symposia, and educational programs.

• Assist with regional medical initiatives, including advisory boards.

• Provide management with insights on competitive therapies, business development opportunities and risks, as well as market insights.

• Develop and maintain relationships with health authorities, KOLs, healthcare professionals, academic institutions, payors, and patient organizations.

• Facilitate applications for unrestricted educational grants, research initiatives, and study support requests.

• Stay informed about medical, clinical, regulatory, compliance, and quality issues and processes.

• Track competitor information and therapeutic advancements; analyze intelligence and communicate insights to internal stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, DNP, MSN, MS, or Genetic Counselor).

• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Medical Science Liaison.

• Experience supporting an orphan product and/or prior clinical experience in neuromuscular disorders, genetics, and/or rare diseases.

• Preferred experience with Duchenne muscular dystrophy or Friedreich’s Ataxia.

• Experience with high-cost products sold through specialty pharmacies that require significant coordination with patient access services.

• Practical experience collaborating with KOLs, clinicians, healthcare professionals, payors, and/or academic institutions.

• Proven success in interpreting scientific data and presenting research findings to scientists and healthcare professionals.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including scientific/technical writing and presentation capabilities.

• In-depth understanding of the pharmaceutical delivery process.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, matrixed environment.

• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines.

• Effective planning, organization, and time management skills.

• A valid driver’s license and personal vehicle with an active vehicle insurance policy.

• Willingness to travel daily to customer accounts and drive and/or fly long distances.

• Capability to fulfill hospital and medical facility vendor credentialing requirements, including training, background checks, and proof of immunization.

• Availability for overnight, weekend, and territory travel, with travel expectations of 50–60%.

🏝️ Benefits

• Short- and long-term incentive opportunities.

• Comprehensive medical plan.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Retirement savings plan.