Medical Science Liaison

Sarepta Therapeutics; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 173,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarepta Therapeutics is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to build peer-to-peer relationships with healthcare professionals in neuromuscular diseases, focusing on Sarepta’s marketed and investigational products. The MSL will serve as a scientific resource, communicating complex data in a compliant, non-promotional manner.

The candidate should have a graduate-level degree (MD/PhD/PharmD) and at least 3 years of relevant experience, with extensive travel (>50%) and a hybrid work arrangement

Qualifications

• Graduate level degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in research and development, clinical trials, medical information, clinical practice, or other related position(s) pertinent to our therapeutic areas; Medical Affairs / MSL experience preferred.
• Demonstrates strong emotional intelligence, optimism, and a solutions-oriented mindset
• Proven ability to effectively communicate advanced concepts to stakeholders
• Familiarity with and track record of complying with industry and regulatory compliance guidelines
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaborative team environment
• Willingness to travel >50% of time
• Experience and expertise in clinical trial design / execution and interpretation of scientific data
• High integrity, sense of urgency, ability to recognize time sensitivity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, exceptional listening skills, strong presentation skills, and good negotiating and influencing skills

Responsibilities

• Identifies, establishes, and fosters peer-to-peer relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), clinicians and researchers within disease state areas aligned to Sarepta's marketed and investigational products, e.g. neuromuscular experts
• Develops and implements rolling and goal-oriented KOL field engagement strategy that demonstrates ownership of the execution of the medical strategy, projects and initiatives with their region
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of disease-state and product/platform data through communication of complex clinical data and product information in a clear, compliant, and non-promotional manner
• Collects high quality, actionable feedback and reports trends and unmet medical needs, leading to strategic impact
• Deliver high-quality presentations of scientific data to health care professionals in various settings, including peer-to-peer meetings, advisory boards, investigator meetings, and other appropriate venues to enhance product / disease state knowledge
• Supports investigator-initiated studies (IIS/SRA), regional research collaborations, registries, and other evidence generation activities.
• Assesses site capabilities with regard to the effective conduct of these various forms of clinical research, providing feedback to internal teams.
• Provide professional medical affairs representation and support at global, national and regional scientific meetings, including but not limited to staffing medical affairs booths, gathering competitive intelligence, and partnering to develop post-conference scientific materials
• Develop and maintain clinical expertise in Duchenne muscular dystrophy through review of scientific journals, recent data disclosures and participation in scientific congresses
• Maintain strong working relationships with cross-functional field, GMA peers, and other internal teams to provide a compliant, coordinated approach to engagement and effective project management and execution
• Completes all MSL administrative tasks (Veeva, Concur, compliance wire etc.), initiatives, and projects on time

Job description

Why Sarepta? Why Now?

The promise of genetic medicine has arrived, and Sarepta is at the forefront. We hold a leadership position in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne) and are building a robust portfolio of programs across muscle, central nervous system, and cardiac diseases. In 2023, we launched our fourth therapy and the first ever gene therapy to treat Duchenne. We’re looking for people who see unlimited potential in themselves and who are motivated by an unwavering commitment to patients.

What Sarepta Offers At Sarepta,

At Sarepta, we care deeply about all the people in our community and believe in the importance of supporting them in all aspects of their lives. We aspire to maintain a culture that acknowledges people bring their whole selves to work, and we will strive to help everyone in our community integrate their work and personal lives while maintaining productivity.

We are committed to offering a range of benefits and work-life resources designed to support people in the following areas:

• Physical and Emotional Wellness
• Financial Wellness
• Support for Caregivers

For a full list of our comprehensive benefits, see our website: https://www.sarepta.com/join-us

The Importance of the Role

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) plays a pivotal role in establishing and fostering peer-to-peer relationships with healthcare professionals (HCPs) involved in the management of neuromuscular diseases in line with Sarepta’s marketed and investigational product pipeline. The candidate will have expertise in the field of Neurology / Pediatrics and be a scientific expert regarding Sarepta’s portfolio of products. The MSL will serve as a resource for scientific information for key customers, including but not limited to national and regional opinion leaders, investigators, advisors, and physician networks. The successful candidate will be a highly driven individual who combines scientific knowledge with customer service, business acumen, and compassion for the patients we serve. This position requires extensive travel and requires the candidate to be located in IL/MI/IN/WI and covering a territory of the following states: IL/MI/IN/WI.

The Opportunity to Make a Difference

• Identifies, establishes, and fosters peer-to-peer relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), clinicians and researchers within disease state areas aligned to Sarepta's marketed and investigational products, e.g. neuromuscular experts
• Develops and implements rolling and goal-oriented KOL field engagement strategy that demonstrates ownership of the execution of the medical strategy, projects and initiatives with their region.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of disease-state and product/platform data through communication of complex clinical data and product information in a clear, compliant, and non-promotional manner
• Collects high quality, actionable feedback and reports trends and unmet medical needs, leading to strategic impact
• Deliver high-quality presentations of scientific data to health care professionals in various settings, including peer-to-peer meetings, advisory boards, investigator meetings, and other appropriate venues to enhance product / disease state knowledge
• Supports investigator-initiated studies (IIS/SRA), regional research collaborations, registries, and other evidence generation activities.
• Assesses site capabilities with regard to the effective conduct of these various forms of clinical research, providing feedback to internal teams.
• Provide professional medical affairs representation and support at global, national and regional scientific meetings, including but not limited to staffing medical affairs booths, gathering competitive intelligence, and partnering to develop post-conference scientific materials
• Develop and maintain clinical expertise in Duchenne muscular dystrophy through review of scientific journals, recent data disclosures and participation in scientific congresses
• Maintain strong working relationships with cross-functional field, GMA peers, and other internal teams to provide a compliant, coordinated approach to engagement and effective project management and execution
• Completes all MSL administrative tasks (Veeva, Concur, compliance wire etc.), initiatives, and projects on time

More about You

Graduate level degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) or equivalent required

Minimum of 3 years of work experience in research and development, clinical trials, medical information, clinical practice, or other related position(s) pertinent to our therapeutic areas; Medical Affairs / MSL experience preferred.

Demonstrates strong emotional intelligence, optimism, and a solutions-oriented mindset

Proven ability to effectively communicate advanced concepts to stakeholders

Familiarity with and track record of complying with industry and regulatory compliance guidelines

Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaborative team environment

Willingness to travel >50% of time

Experience and expertise in clinical trial design / execution and interpretation of scientific data

High integrity, sense of urgency, ability to recognize time sensitivity

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, exceptional listening skills, strong presentation skills, and good negotiating and influencing skills

#LI-Hybrid

This position is hybrid, you will be expected to work on site at one of Sarepta’s facilities in the United States and/or attend Company-sponsored in-person events from time to time.

The targeted salary range for this position is $173,200 - $216,500 per year.

Sarepta Therapeutics offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Sarepta Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and participates in e-Verify. The salary offer is commensurate with Sarepta’s compensation philosophy and considers factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, external market conditions, criticality of role, and internal equity.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Sarepta is on an urgent mission: engineer precision genetic medicine for rare diseases that devastate lives and cut futures short. We hold a leadership position in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne) and are building a robust portfolio of programs across muscle, central nervous system, and cardiac diseases. Our deep pipeline is driven by our multi-platform technologies in siRNA, RNA and gene therapy.

For more information, please visit www.sarepta.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.