Medical Science Liaison, Senior Medical Science Liaison

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

📋 Description

• Establish, cultivate, and sustain collaborative relationships with existing and prospective Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and healthcare stakeholders in disease areas that are strategically significant to Phathom.

• Deliver clinical presentations and information in response to unsolicited inquiries (as applicable) in academic, community, and healthcare provider environments, both in group and individual settings.

• Partner with the Clinical organization to boost patient enrollment in Phathom-sponsored clinical trials by identifying suitable trial sites and engaging with investigators involved in ongoing research.

• Serve as the main point of contact for investigators interested in initiating and conducting investigator-initiated research.

• Create and implement territory plans that align with strategic regional and national action plans.

• Assist in the assessment of market landscape and competitive intelligence, including therapeutic trends and unmet needs within relevant disease states and the market. Provide timely insights on emerging clinical/scientific information and opportunities to internal stakeholders.

• Regularly gather insights from KOLs, healthcare providers (HCPs), and clinical trial investigators, sharing feedback with cross-functional stakeholders.

• Offer scientific support at medical congresses.

• Willingness to travel extensively across a broad geographical area may be necessary.

• This position necessitates the ability to drive within a designated territory by car (and in certain areas, to travel by airplane).

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced degree in life sciences (e.g., MD, PharmD, PhD, DNP, PA-C, MSN) is required.

• Previous or current involvement in a Medical Affairs Fellowship or Internship is preferred; MSL experience is also favored.

• Strongly preferred is prior work experience in pharmaceutical medical affairs or as a healthcare provider.

• Experience with product launches is preferred.

• Therapeutic area expertise in GI is preferred.

• Familiarity with PhRMA, AGA, and other pertinent guidelines is essential.

• A solid understanding of the clinical development process and ICH-GCP guidelines is required.

• Proven ability to uphold scientific credibility while providing commercial support.

• A customer-centric, proactive attitude focused on goals. Must be ambitious, independent, analytical, collaborative, loyal, flexible, and able to work effectively in a team environment across different geographic areas and functional groups.

• Must excel in a fast-paced, innovative environment while remaining collaborative, adaptable, proactive, resourceful, and efficient.

• Exceptional communication skills; capable of effectively conveying ideas and data both verbally and in writing and presentations.

• Demonstrated ability to be an effective team player who can build credibility and confidence within and outside the organization—in both corporate and academic settings.

🏝️ Benefits

• Highly competitive options for medical, dental, and vision coverage with low monthly premiums.

• Roth & Traditional 401(k) savings plan with an annual employer match.

• Long-term incentive equity compensation program.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

• Comprehensive paid leave programs, which include:

• 16 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents.

• 4-week part-time Bridge-Back-to-Work Program.

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

• Unlimited Time Off.

• 17 paid company holidays in addition to a year-end winter shutdown period.

• Annual Fitness & Wellbeing Reimbursement.

• Company-provided Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.

• Company-provided short and long-term disability benefits.

• Company-funded HSA plan.

• Accident and Hospital Indemnity insurance.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Employee recognition program.