Medical Science Liaison

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

Job summary

Sarepta Therapeutics is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to engage neuromuscular clinicians, investigators, and networks across the United States. The role emphasizes scientific exchange, strategic medical leadership, and compliant communication of Sarepta’s portfolio.

This hybrid position requires traveling more than 50% and may be based in IL/MI/IN/WI with on-site work at Sarepta facilities and participation in in-person meetings.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level degree required (MD, PhD, PharmD) or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in medical affairs, MSL, or related roles.

Responsibilities

• Establish peer-to-peer relationships with KOLs, clinicians and researchers in neuromuscular diseases.
• Develop and implement rolling KOL engagement strategies aligned to Sarepta’s medical strategy.
• Deliver compliant, non-promotional communication of complex clinical data to HCPs and investigators.
• Support IIS/SRA, regional collaborations, and disease state registries as needed.
• Represent Medical Affairs at meetings and conferences, staffing booths and developing post-conference materials.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

MD/PhD/PharmD or equivalent

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, 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 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 followingstates: 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
• Developsand implementsrolling and goal-orientedKOL fieldengagementstrategythatdemonstratesownership of the execution of the medical strategy,projectsand initiativeswiththeir region.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of disease-state and product/platform datathrough communication ofcomplex clinical data and product information in a clear, compliant, and non-promotional mannerCollectshigh quality, actionable feedback and reportstrends and unmet medical needs,leading to strategic impact
• Deliver high-quality presentations of scientific data to health care professionals in various settings, includingpeer-to-peer meetings,advisory boards, investigator meetings, and otherappropriate venuesto enhance product / disease state knowledge
• Supports investigator-initiatedstudies(IIS/SRA),regionalresearch collaborations,registries,and otherevidencegeneration activities.Assessessitecapabilitieswith regard totheeffectiveconductofthese various forms of clinical research, providing feedback to internal teams.
• Provide professional medical affairs representation and support at global,nationaland regional scientific meetings, including but not limited to staffing medical affairs booths, gathering competitive intelligence, and partnering to develop post-conference scientific materials
• Develop andmaintainclinicalexpertisein Duchenne muscular dystrophy through review of scientific journals, recent datadisclosuresand participation in scientific congresses
• Maintain strong working relationshipswithcross-functionalfield, GMA peers,andotherinternalteamsto provide a compliant, coordinated approachto engagement andeffective project managementand execution
• Completes all MSL administrative tasks (Veeva, Concur, compliance wire etc.), initiatives,and projectson 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 tostakeholders
• Familiarity with andtrack recordof complying with industry and regulatory compliance guidelines
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaborative team environment
• Willingness to travel >50% of time
• Experience andexpertisein clinical trial design/ execution andinterpretation 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

What Now?

We’re always looking for solution-oriented, critical thinkers.

#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 is making a good faith effort to be transparent and accurate around our hiring ranges. 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 Therapeutics offers a competitive compensation and benefit package.

Sarepta Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and participates in e-Verify.