Medical Science Liaison, Endocrinology (Pittsburgh, PA)

Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica S.p.A; Bridgewater Township (NJ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Recordati Rare Diseases, Inc. (RRD), North America, seeks a Medical Science Liaison focused on Cushing's Syndrome, Cushing's Disease, and Acromegaly.

You will serve as a field-based scientific expert, building relationships with opinion leaders and exchanging unbiased information with the medical community. Key duties include delivering clinical presentations, supporting conferences, collaborating on trials and publications, and training staff on relevant topics.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree required (MD/DO/PhD/PharmD).
• Minimum two years in Medical Affairs or Clinical functions preferred.
• Familiarity with drug development, FDA, ICH, and GCP guidelines.
• Experience with clinical trials is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical and scientific presentations to healthcare professionals.
• Provide medical support at conferences and disseminate up-to-date information on Isturisa, Signifor, and Signifor LAR.
• Maintain peer-to-peer relationships with key medical experts.
• Collaborate on publications, investigator-initiated trials, and company-sponsored research.
• Support advisory boards, data review, and clinical summaries.
• Train staff on scientific topics and develop slide decks and letters.

Skills

Clinical data interpretation

Medical content development

Presentations

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Independence

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Education

MD/DO/PhD/PharmD in Medical or Biological Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Recordati Rare Diseases, Inc. (RRD), North America, an affiliate of Recordati, is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to serve as a field-based scientific expert focusing on Cushing's Syndrome, Cushing's Disease, and Acromegaly.

RRD develops high-impact therapies for rare diseases, focusing on underserved communities in the U.S. Its mandate is to mitigate the impact of rare diseases through awareness, better diagnoses, and improved treatment access in endocrinology, metabolic, hematology, and oncology franchises. RRD fosters a dynamic work environment for professional growth and patient impact.

Reporting Structure

Reports To: Director, Medical Affairs or designee. Direct Reports: None. Areas Managed: Medical Affairs Initiatives.

Overview

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will act as a field-based scientific expert, fostering collaborative relationships with opinion leaders, facilitating the exchange of unbiased scientific information between the medical community and the company, and serving as a peer-to-peer liaison internally and externally.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical and scientific presentations to health care professionals, including clinicians and P&T committee members.
• Provide scientific support at medical conferences and support the medical community with up-to-date medical information, robust disease expertise, and product information for Isturisa, Signifor, and Signifor LAR.
• Maintain peer-to-peer collaborations and relationships with key medical experts in relevant therapeutic areas.
• Respond to unsolicited medical information requests using a customized approach.
• Collaborate with physicians on medical affairs initiatives, including assistance with publications, investigator initiated trials, and company-sponsored research.
• Support clinical initiatives, including assessment and selection of clinical investigations, site identification, registry, and presentation of final approved data.
• Provide medical and scientific input into planning and execution of Advisory Boards; work with physician experts to review speaker presentations and provide medical references when requested.
• Train staff, including sales team, on key scientific and medical topics in relevant therapeutic areas.
• Participate in the development and review of professional slide decks, medical letters, and clinical summaries.
• Develop territory plan with input from direct line manager.
• Gather clinical field insights and inform team on a regular basis through appropriate channels.
• Understand the role and contributions provided by Medical Science Liaisons and Medical Affairs.
• Act in full compliance with all laws, regulations, and policies, including adverse events and pharmacovigilance responsibilities.
• Perform additional duties as may be assigned.

Education and Experience

• Advanced scientific degree (M.D., D.O., Ph.D., Pharm.D.) in Medical or Biological Sciences required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in Medical Affairs or Clinical functions strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with drug development process, FDA, ICH, and GCP guidelines.
• Experience implementing, monitoring, and/or managing clinical trials for academic clinical research or pharmaceutical/biotechnology company is a plus.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to review and interpret clinical data.
• Ability to develop clinical data and medical content for presentation to internal and external audiences.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong presentation skills.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Experience with rare diseases is a plus (including Medical Affairs, clinical practice, research).
• Excellent time management and ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Based upon job requirements, the employee may be required at times to attend meetings, including travel out of state over weekends and nights. Employee must be able to freely operate and travel by car and train/plane, and is required to have a valid driver's license and means of transportation.

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this role. The employee must be able to fly via commercial air carrier. The role is largely sedentary but requires standing, walking, using hands for finger, handling, feeling, reaching with hands and arms, talking and hearing. Occasionally, lift or move light to moderate weight up to 25 lbs.

Location/Travel

• Field-based near a major airport.
• Approximately 60% travel required.

FLSA Classification

This position is considered Exempt.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Recordati Rare Diseases to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Recordati Rare Diseases will not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Recordati Rare Diseases will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required.

Disclosures

Annualized Pay Range (Base Pay): $160,000 - $220,000. This range reflects the anticipated base pay for the role at the time of posting and is provided in good faith.

Other Types of Pay: Eligible for an annual performance bonus. Bonus structure is non-discretionary and tied to company and individual results.

Health Insurance: Medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, life, and ADD, and short term and long term disability insurance. Benefits begin on the first day of employment.

Retirement Benefits: 401k.

Paid Time Off: Vacation, holiday, and sick/personal time.

Additional Information: These disclosures reflect the primary components of total compensation and benefits available for this role. Actual compensation within the stated range will be based on skills, experience, and location.