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Description de poste :

Medical Science Liaison, France

About Krystal Bio :

At Krystal Biotech, we bring together the brightest and most eager minds to relentlessly pursue the discovery, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of genetic medicines to treat diseases with high unmet medical needs.

Founded in 2016, Krystal is distinguished in three powerful ways: science and technology using our patented gene therapy platform, innovative manufacturing supported by our commercial scale facilities, and a unique commercialization model that focuses on the patient’s end-to-end experience.

Krystal received U.S. FDA approval for the first and only redosable gene therapy treatment, VYJUVEK, for the treatment of Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (DEB). Krystal continues to leverage our proprietary platform to rapidly advance a robust pipeline of investigational genetic medicines in respiratory, oncology, dermatology, and ophthalmology.

Krystal is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, which is home to our two state-of-the-art CGMP manufacturing facilities with teams around the world and satellite offices in Switzerland, Germany, and Japan. We are a company built and run by people who care, are fearless in the face of a challenge, love the work they do, and practice the highest level of scientific integrity. As we grow, we are seeking team members that embody these values.

Job Description Summary :

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will serve as the scientific expert supporting the scientific and clinical interests of Krystal Biotech by interacting with healthcare professionals (HCPs) and key opinion leaders (KOLs) across the entire French territory. The MSL will play a pivotal role in ensuring that external stakeholders are informed about the latest scientific data, clinical studies, and medical developments related to the Krystal products.

The MSL must possess strong scientific and clinical acumen, have a strong interest in emerging treatment modalities, excellent communication skills, the ability to build relationships within the medical community, and a true passion to help bring innovative medicines to patients with rare diseases. This self-starter role requires a high level of collaboration across a new International Medical Affairs team and also working with commercial and market access teams. The MSL position will report to the French Medical Affairs Director.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Serve as a scientific resource for KOLs, HCPs, and other external stakeholders by providing in-depth, non-promotional, and objective information about Krystal’s products, clinical trials, and research.
• Develop deep scientific expertise in dermatology, gene therapy, and rare diseases. Be the subject matter expert in this therapeutic area in the assigned region.
• Provide scientific presentations and educational sessions on disease states, clinical research, and new product developments to healthcare professionals and medical organizations.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with KOLs, physicians, and academic institutions in France, acting as a key point of contact for scientific discussions and data dissemination.
• Provide timely education, data dissemination and respond to unsolicited requests for medical information based on approved material within regulatory guidelines.
• Identify and prioritize key stakeholders consistent with the therapeutic area medical plan to build value-based partnerships with HCPs.
• Gather data, generate insights and provide feedback to the organization to deepen understanding of unmet needs and opinions of external stakeholders to contribute to enhancement of Krystal Biotech’s scientific messages and strategy.
• Stay up to date on the latest scientific literature, competitor activities, and relevant developments in the therapeutic area. Disseminate key information to internal teams, including Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Regulatory Affairs.
• This position will play an important self-starter role in helping establish Krystal Biotech Medical presence at relevant scientific congresses, advocacy group events, gene therapy network events, and helping execute on strategic medical plan and buildout for France.
• Ensure that all interactions and communications with HCPs and external stakeholders comply with French regulatory guidelines and company policies, including transparency and ethical standards.

Requirements and Preferred Qualifications :

• Advanced degree in life sciences (PharmD, PhD, MD) or related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in France as a Medical Science Liaison or in a related scientific or clinical role in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Dermatology, rare diseases, or advanced therapy medicinal products (médicament de thérapie innovante) experience highly relevant for the role.
• Strong understanding of the therapeutic area and the ability to engage in scientific discussions with KOLs and HCPs.
• Launch experience in France preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with fluency in both French and English.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to explain complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with KOLs and healthcare professionals.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to work independently.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical trial design and clinical research methodologies.
• High level of scientific literacy and the ability to analyze and interpret clinical and preclinical data.

Krystal Biotech, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.