Rare Disease Senior Medical Science Liaison- South Central

The role

The Senior Medical Science Liaison serves as a scientific and clinical expert for therapeutic areas and products. This field-based role establishes relationships with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders to exchange scientific information and gather medical insights.

What you will do

• Identify and advance strategic scientific relationships with KOLs, HCPs, and investigators
• Educate stakeholders on scientific data, disease states, and product portfolio
• Deliver accurate and compliant scientific and clinical information
• Gather and communicate actionable medical insights and competitive intelligence
• Develop and deliver scientific presentations and educational programs
• Liaise between investigators and the company regarding investigator-initiated studies
• Partner with Clinical Operations to support company-sponsored clinical studies
• Support speaker identification, development, and training
• Lead field medical activities at medical congresses and advisory boards
• Provide scientific education to internal cross-functional partners

Required qualifications

• Advanced clinical or scientific degree or healthcare professional credential (e.g., MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, NP, PA, MS, or equivalent)
• Minimum of 5 years of Medical Science Liaison experience within the pharmaceutical industry
• Understanding of assigned disease states, therapeutic landscapes, and treatment guidelines
• Understanding of clinical research methodology and interpretation of clinical trial data
• Working knowledge of FDA regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and pharmacovigilance requirements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle for business travel
• Must reside within the assigned territory
• Must maintain proximity to a major airport

Nice to have

• Doctoral degree (MD, DO, PhD, or PharmD)
• Experience supporting Rare Disease, Endocrinology, Metabolic Bone Disease, Nephrology, Rheumatology, or related therapeutic areas

Benefits

• 401K with company match
• Annual Bonus Program
• Generous PTO and Holiday Schedule including Summer and Winter Shut-Downs, Sick Days and, Volunteer Days
• Healthcare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Prescription Drugs and Vision)
• HSA & FSA Programs
• Well-Being and Work/Life Programs
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Concierge Services
• Long Term Incentive Program
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Awards

About the company

Kyowa Kirin is a fast-growing global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines in four disease areas. The company is Japan-based and headquartered in North America in Princeton, NJ.