Medical Science Liaison – Cardio & Immunology (Field)

Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 210,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Medical Science Liaison to support its cardiovascular and rheumatology programs. This field-based role focuses on building relationships with healthcare professionals, delivering scientific information, and supporting clinical development initiatives in the Southeast U.S.

The position may involve up to 75% travel and requires strong communication and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• MD, PharmD, PhD, DO, NP, PA, MS-CGC or other advanced scientific degree plus 3+ years relevant industry, field medical or clinical experience required (preferably inclusive of 1- 3+ years MSL experience)
• Must possess excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate scientific and medical information to diverse audiences
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with Thought Leaders/Subject Matter Experts and other healthcare professionals
• Must exhibit a strong background in collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong commitment to compliance and ethical standards
• Must exhibit characteristics that exemplify drive, passion and focus that will translate into significant contributions towards building a global generational company
• Must show the ability to multi-task and change course quickly
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time (primarily in the assigned territory) including weekends and overnights as needed
• Clinical and/or therapeutic experience in Cardiology, Rheumatology or Immunology is strongly preferred
• Experience with biologic immunotherapies
• Experience in rare diseases and orphan drug launches

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes a territory strategic and tactical plan aligned with Kiniksa's medical and scientific needs
• Identify, cultivate, and maintain quality relationships with key Thought Leaders and stakeholders nationally and regionally to increase scientific and clinical knowledge of products to maximize MSL team impact and to drive disease awareness
• Support commercial and headquarter integration with targeted thought leaders by facilitating collaboration aligned with Kiniksa's mission, strategy and objectives through one-on-one interactions, small group discussions, and presentations
• Drives ongoing clinical trial execution at study sites in collaboration with Clinical Research and Development, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs and Program Management including, but not limited to, site identification, evaluation and training, recruitment, and participation at Investigator's Meetings
• Documents and communicates medical insights from the field to internal stakeholders on a continuous basis
• Establishes role as a reliable, trusted, resource of accurate, up-to-date, medical, and scientific knowledge
• Builds and maintains technical and clinical expertise across therapeutic areas to enable deep scientific discourse externally. This includes a focus on continuous coordination and collaboration with Kiniksa's research and development team
• Serves as a primary scientific resource for staffing at scientific congress, discussions at advisory boards and training of internal colleagues
• Partner cross-functionally with other key members of the Kiniksa team to optimize product strategy alignment and provide medical input to interdepartmental projects as well as clinical education to internal teams when necessary
• Plan and attend select national and regional scientific meetings in the cardiology and rheumatology space as well as prepare a summary of key findings from these meetings Responsible for accurate (internally approved) and timely responses to unsolicited requests for medical information in the field from healthcare professionals
• Complies with applicable internal and external guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Maintains annual expenses within assigned budget parameters
• Documents field activities accurately and in a timely fashion

Skills

Relationship Development

Scientific acumen

Scientific communication

Strategic engagement

Territory management

Education

MD/PhD/PharmD or equivalent + 3+ years industry

Job description

Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Medical Science Liaison to support its cardiovascular and rheumatology programs. This field-based role focuses on building relationships with healthcare professionals, delivering scientific information, and supporting clinical development initiatives in the Southeast U.S.

The position may involve up to 75% travel and requires strong communication and regulatory compliance.