Medical Science Liaison/Senior Medical Science Liaison – South Central

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Establish, cultivate, and sustain collaborative partnerships with both current 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 appropriate) in academic, community, and healthcare provider environments, both in group and individual settings.

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

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

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

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

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

• Offer scientific support at medical congresses.

• Willingness to travel extensively may be necessary.

• This role necessitates the ability to drive within an assigned territory by automobile and, in some 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. Experience as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is also preferred.

• Previous work experience in pharmaceutical medical affairs or as a healthcare provider is strongly preferred.

• Experience with product launches is preferred.

• Familiarity with therapeutic areas in gastrointestinal (GI) medicine is preferred.

• Knowledge of PhRMA, AGA, and other relevant guidelines is essential.

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

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

• A customer-focused, proactive attitude, along with ambition, independence, analytical skills, collaboration, loyalty, and flexibility. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and partner across geographic areas and functional groups.

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

• Exceptional communication skills; capable of persuasively presenting ideas and data, both verbally and in writing and presentations.

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

🏝️ Benefits

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

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

• Long-term incentive equity compensation program.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

• Comprehensive paid leave programs, including:

• 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 plus 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 Health Savings Account (HSA) plan.

• Accident and Hospital Indemnity insurance.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Employee recognition program.