Cardiometabolic Medical Science Liaison

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Cardiometabolic Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join our Medical Affairs team. The role focuses on supporting RNAi-based therapeutics for hypertriglyceridemia and familial chylomicronemia syndrome through robust scientific engagement with cardiologists and endocrinologists.

You will educate on RNAi indications, collaborate with internal teams, support clinical trial sites, and represent the therapeutic area at congresses while traveling within a defined territory.

Qualifications

• PhD, PharmD, MD or DO required.
• 5+ years as an MSL with cardiometabolic experience.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage healthcare professionals (cardiologists, endocrinologists) through scientific exchanges.
• Educate on RNAi technology and indications.
• Support clinical trial sites and disseminate scientific insights.
• Attend scientific congresses and monitor literature and competitive landscape.

Skills

Communication

Scientific interpretation

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Advanced degree (PhD/PharmD/MD/DO)

Job description

Cardiometabolic Medical Science Liaison (MSL)

Within Medical Affairs, focusing on supporting clinical stage and launch activities for RNAi-based therapeutics targeting hypertriglyceridemia and familial chylomicronemia syndrome.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include engaging healthcare professionals (cardiologists, endocrinologists) through scientific exchanges, educating on RNAi technology and indications, supporting clinical trial sites, and disseminating scientific insights. The role involves attending scientific congresses, monitoring literature and competitive landscape, developing educational content, and collaborating with internal teams through sophisticated stakeholder management.

Requirements

PhD, PharmD, MD, or DO; 5+ years as an MSL with cardiometabolic experience; strong communication, scientific interpretation, and project management skills; industry experience in biotech or pharma medical affairs; ability to travel.

High-value

cardiometabolic (hypertriglyceridemia, familial chylomicronemia, hypercholesterolemia), therapeutic area expertise, support for clinical trials, stakeholder engagement in real-world settings, and scientific education.

Work setup

field-based position within a specified territory; travel required.