Director Medical Science Liaison

Symmetrio is recruiting for a Director of Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in the greater Philadelphia area for our client, a gene editing biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for rare diseases. This ideal candidate will have experience developing and maintaining professional relationships with external healthcare practitioners to provide comprehensive medical and scientific support for targeted therapeutic areas. This position will support the VP Therapeutic Area Lead in successful execution of clinical trials including engaging appropriately in scientific exchanges around product information, disease education, and research ideas/activities with KOLS, investigators, physicians and ancillary healthcare professionals regarding current and future therapies in development.

The selected candidate will work closely to ensure adequate training, access to educational resources and alignment with medical affairs plans are communicated to address the unmet needs of the patients and healthcare professionals. The Director MSLs will be responsible for setting Medical Affairs strategy and development. This position will require at least 40 - 60% domestic and international travel and requires the candidate to be live 3 weeks in the Philadelphia area office when not traveling.

Requirements

• Primary role will be to provide medical support, education, training, respond to questions for on going clinical trials.
• Identify Medical Experts, consultants, investigators, and healthcare professionals (HCP) in targeted therapeutic areas.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships to ensure timely, effective, and appropriate communication of current and emerging medical and scientific information on therapeutic disease areas in support of clinical trials
• Present data on products to HCPs including physicians, academic institutions, researchers, and allied health care professionals, consistent with all company policies and procedures.
• Recruit and develop an Advisory Board and leverage in scientific forums to solicit critical KOL insights and feedback. Foster the development of scientific publications in peer reviewed journals.
• Conduct scientific exchanges related to contemporary standards of care and clinical trials at Centers of Excellence and Academic Medical Centers.
• Field therapeutic area expert demonstrating high scientific knowledge and competency of therapeutic disease states, products, and competitor data.
• Support research and development programs and may include trial site identification, ongoing recruitment motivation, and issue/problem solving.
• Serve as a local medical and scientific resource for clinical trial planning, clinical insights, and intelligence. Capture, synthesize and deliver HCP derived scientific insights to cross functional teams.
• Provide leadership for publication planning development and execution. Deliver and execute effective product and disease-state training and mentoring to internal colleagues.
• Provide full support and execution of Medical Affairs plans, Clinical Development projects, programs, and initiatives.

Qualifications

• An advanced degree in the life sciences field (Pharm D, PhD, MD, and NP/PA) or relevant field medical experience with a strong background in molecular biology and genetics
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as MSL in rare pediatric diseases required. unless the candidate has strong related experience.
• Other Pharmaceutical experience – Clinical management/trial experience and 2 years clinical or research experience (non-pharma) specifically in pediatrics is preferred.
• An excellent command of the English language. Effective presentation skills and advanced proficiency in interpersonal skills (listening, probing, persuasiveness, negotiation) are essential for engaging successfully and productively with HCPs, external customers, field colleagues, and internal stakeholders.
• Skilled in conflict resolution and problem solving.
• Knowledge of the PhRMA code of conduct, IHI GCP, the Sunshine Act, HIPAA regulations, Promotional Regulations, and all laws and regulations that are applicable to the role.
• Uncompromising ethical standard and conduct.
• Excels at building relationships, networking with others and working cross-functionally.
• Experience in rare/orphan diseases in pediatrics is preferred.
• Ideal candidate will be within driving distance of Philadelphia office.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 401k Retirement Plan (4% match)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)