Senior Medical Science Liaison- Great Lakes

Scholar Rock; United States; On-site; USD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company is seeking an experienced MSL/Sr MSL to engage with key opinion leaders and deliver scientific presentations. The ideal candidate will have a medical degree and experience in neurology or rare diseases. This remote position requires a passion for making a difference, strategic planning skills, and the ability to manage extensive overnight travel. A compensation range of $220,000 - $250,000 per year is offered, along with an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have significant clinical neuromuscular disease experience.
• Prior launch experience in neurology and/or rare disease is preferred.
• Ability to work independently while engaging in collaborative decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Become a medical expert on apitegromab.
• Build relationships with KOLs and Payers.
• Deliver medical presentations to diverse audiences.
• Support clinical development and investigator recruitment.
• Manage IIR milestones and objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Project management

Collaboration

Knowledge of regulatory issues

Education

MD, PharmD, or PhD

Advanced professional degree (NP, PT)

Tools

Customer relationship management programs

Job description

Summary of Position

The MSL/Sr MSL role will represent the real time voice of KOL/HCP input related product development opportunities and scientific exchange on pipeline and commercial products; conduct clinical presentations to payer organizations. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a proven ability to leverage their high scientific acumen to engage and educate on scientifically complex concepts and products. The preferred candidate will also have a proven strategic and innovative style combined with a flexible, hands‑on nature that works with a high sense of urgency.

Position Responsibilities

• Become a SMA and apitegromab medical/clinical/scientific expert
• Build and foster relationships with local, regional, and national KOLs and possibly Payers
• Effectively deliver medical/clinical/scientific presentations to a diverse external audience
• Support clinical development activities, investigator recruitment and education
• Development and execution of the Territory Management Plan (TMP) that is aligned with the overall Medical Goals and Plan
• Contribute to developing metrics, qualitative and quantitative MSL reports, SOPs/Business Practices for the MSL function
• Respond to unsolicited medical information requests submitted by SRRK field teams (e.g. Sales and Market Access)
• Compliantly partner with Sales and Market Access on high-level regional engagement
• Provide internal teams with insights from interactions and discussions with HCPs
• Co‑create and deliver the MSL training
• Provide content development support for MSL materials, alongside the Director of Medical Communications
• Contribute to the development of the Global and US Medical Plans for apitegromab in SMA
• May be asked to participate in Advisory Board meetings, Advisory Group meetings, speaker trainings, etc.
• Coordinate local and regional investigator‑initiated research (IIR)
• Compliantly manage IIR milestones and objectives
• Report on scientific sessions and conduct scientific exchange to unsolicited questions at SRRK medical booths at congresses
• May respond to and document unsolicited requests for scientific information
• Conduct all activities and responsibilities in accordance with all relevant legal, regulatory and corporate regulations and guidelines, including the Scholar Rock Business Conduct & Ethics, policies and procedures

Candidate Requirements

• MD, PharmD, or PhD preferred. Advanced professional degree (NP, PT etc) may be considered for candidates with significant clinical neuromuscular disease experience
• Neurology and/or rare disease experience with prior launch experience preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory, commercial and clinical issues affecting the pharmaceutical industry is critical
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are essential
• Demonstrated strategic planning, organizational and project management abilities are required
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment and partner effectively across geographic areas and cross‑functional groups is essential
• Experience in at least one “start‑up” biopharma company is desirable.
• Must be passionate about making a difference with the highest integrity; committed to ethics and scientific standards
• Demonstrated ability to work independently yet engage in collaborative decision‑making to complete tasks in a timely fashion, and function in a rapidly paced environment
• Experience with customer relationship management programs a plus
• This will be a remote position that will require extensive overnight travel (>50%).

$220,000 - $250,000 a year

Scholar Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees