Senior Medical Science Liaison, Medical Affairs

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

📋 Description

• Act as the scientific and clinical authority for a designated region.

• Present Artiva’s scientific and clinical findings to the medical community.

• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Medical Science Liaisons to implement the national field medical strategy.

• Facilitate pre-commercial and launch readiness initiatives.

• Assess, refine, and prioritize regional Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) while pinpointing new academic researchers, community clinicians, and advocacy stakeholders.

• Identify and prioritize high-volume rheumatology practices and influential community providers.

• Lead in-depth scientific discussions regarding the therapeutic pipeline, mechanisms of action, and intricate clinical data.

• Assist with medical advisory boards, symposia, and clinical training sessions.

• Deliver clinical presentations, support Investigator-Initiated Trials, and promote engagement in clinical trial sites.

• Address unsolicited medical information requests in a compliant and objective manner.

• Identify potential clinical trial sites, aid in feasibility assessments, and encourage participant enrollment.

• Compile clinical insights and competitive intelligence into actionable Medical Strategy recommendations.

• Work alongside Clinical, Regulatory, Commercial, Translational/Early R&D, Clinical Operations, Marketing, and Market Access teams on launch readiness and scientific messaging.

• Represent Artiva at significant medical congresses and implement congress strategies.

• Oversee pre-congress preparations and session coverage.

• Assist in data dissemination and maintain a presence at medical booths/displays.

• Collect, analyze, and relay actionable field intelligence to Commercial and R&D teams.

• Provide internal medical and scientific training, including for field sales teams.

• Mentor early-career Medical Science Liaisons.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in Medical Science Liaison or Medical Affairs; 6+ years preferred.

• Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.

• Direct involvement in KOL mapping validation, KOL engagement, HCP scientific exchange, advisory boards, medical insights, and competitive intelligence.

• Formal training and practical experience in Immunology and/or Inflammation.

• PharmD, MD, PhD, or equivalent scientific background is strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to function in a highly external, travel-intensive position.

• Willingness to travel approximately 75% of the time.

• Strong comprehension of Medical Affairs compliance and scientific exchange standards.

• Outstanding communication abilities and capacity to engage credibly with leading physicians and researchers.

• Experience in early- to mid-stage biotech is preferred.

• Experience supporting clinical-stage programs, pre-launch activities, or Investigator-Initiated Studies (IIS) is preferred.

• Experience in rheumatology, immunology, and/or cell therapy is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• A beautiful facility.

• An entrepreneurial, highly collaborative, and innovative environment.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.

• Group Life Insurance.

• Long Term Disability (LTD).

• 401(k) Retirement Plan.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Company-paid holidays, including the year-end holiday week.

• Bonus.ly recognition program, allowing points to be exchanged for desired items.