Medical Science Liaison, Senior – Immunology and Gene Therapy

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

📋 Description

• Serve as the main medical liaison within the designated geographic area.

• Maintain a strong clinical and scientific understanding of otolaryngology pathophysiology and gene therapy, with a focus on RRP care standards.

• Engage in compliant scientific discussions with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) regarding the company’s pipeline.

• Comprehend clinical protocols, trial results, and associated processes.

• Create and monitor KOL engagement strategies while fostering long-lasting collaborative relationships.

• Participate in medical and scientific dialogues with the healthcare community, including advisory boards.

• Oversee and develop the assigned territory.

• Address clinical program inquiries and unsolicited information requests.

• Collaborate with Research & Development to assist sites and investigators in company-sponsored clinical trials.

• Conduct pre-launch KOL evaluations and profile major accounts/institutions.

• Work alongside commercial teams on account engagement initiatives.

• Document and respond to unsolicited requests for clinical data.

• Provide feedback and insights from KOL interactions to internal teams.

• Represent the organization at medical conferences and offer Scientific Booth support.

• Attend congresses and create internal reports.

• Adhere to corporate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and legal and regulatory standards.

• Manage the designated territory and contribute to the success of the MSL team.

• Offer medical support, clinical insights, and training for internal teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced degree (e.g., PharmD, PhD, MD, MSN, or NP/PA) is mandatory.

• MSL: A minimum of 2 years of prior MSL experience is necessary.

• MSL: At least 1 year of experience in rare disease, oncology, and/or immunology with a working knowledge of gene therapy is required.

• Sr. MSL: A minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry is essential.

• Sr. MSL: At least 3 years of experience in rare disease, oncology, and/or immunology is required.

• Experience in Cell and Gene Therapy is strongly preferred.

• Previous product launch experience is essential.

• Demonstrated high level of scientific, business, and clinical expertise.

• Exceptional communication and networking abilities.

• Capacity to interpret and present scientific data to engage KOLs effectively.

• Familiarity with the standards of care for RRP is desirable.

• Previous experience in sharing scientific content with payer systems is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of NCI Cooperative Groups and Oncology Research Consortiums is beneficial.

• Capability to present intricate scientific and value evidence data to payers and/or formulary committees is required.

• Understanding of institutions and clinics in the specified regions is necessary.

• Outstanding written and verbal presentation skills.

• Willingness to travel frequently (70%) with overnight stays is required.

• Compliance with corporate SOPs and relevant legal and regulatory guidelines is mandatory.

• Role is eligible for hire in select U.S. locations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salaries and benefits packages.

• Reasonable accommodations during the hiring process for qualified applicants with disabilities.