Medical Science Liaison - Gene Therapy, US Medical Affairs

Orchard Therapeutics; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a US Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to lead scientific discussions and build relationships with healthcare providers. This role is pivotal in enhancing understanding of innovative gene therapies and involves strategic planning and collaboration across various teams. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in medical affairs within the biotech or pharmaceutical sectors, demonstrating the ability to convey complex information effectively. If you are passionate about advancing medical science and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• Field-based experience in US medical affairs within biotech or pharma.
• Ability to lead and motivate team members without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Build networks and relationships with healthcare providers and key experts.
• Develop robust external stakeholder engagement plans for insights.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Emotional intelligence

Growth mindset

Education

Advanced Scientific / Healthcare Degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, NP, DVM, CGC)

RN, MS or similar with substantial experience

Job description

Location: Remote, US -Midwest Region (Minneapolis, Chicago)

Reporting to: Senior Director, Medical Affairs - Americas

Orchard Therapeutics is a leading global, fully integrated, commercial-stage biotech dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with rare diseases through innovative gene therapies. Orchard’s portfolio includes ex vivo autologous hematopoietic stem cell gene therapy clinical programs for Neurometabolic Disorders and early-stage pre-clinical programs. Orchard has its global headquarters in London and its U.S. headquarters in Boston and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kyowa Kirin, a Japan-based Global Specialty Pharmaceutical Company.

Job Summary

The US Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a therapeutic and disease area scientific expert for investigational and approved gene therapy clinical programs. They demonstrate leadership in field medical excellence and coaching as well as medical and scientific support with national level strategic planning in the United States. As a field-based member of the medical affairs team, the MSL will be responsible for developing and enhancing professional relationships with external thought leaders involved in all phases of the clinical development process through a fair-balanced and high-value exchange of clinical and scientific information. In addition to these typical MSL responsibilities, the MSL will develop strategy, serve as a team mentor, and lead national level initiatives. This position necessitates professionals exhibiting established personal and scientific credibility and self-awareness who work well in a collaborative cross-functional environment with other individuals within broader US and Global organization.

Key Elements and Responsibilities

1. Build networks and relationships with health care providers and key external experts to become a trusted scientific partner.
2. Provide timely and audience-appropriate information and updates to enhance the understanding of the scientific and medical value of Orchard’s programs.
3. Maintain training records and deliver training updates to ensure all personnel in assigned Qualified Treatment Centers are appropriately trained according to the latest Product Manual.
4. Work in collaboration with Market Access colleagues to provide medical education, communication and support to local payers in alignment with the Market Access tactical plan and individual patient needs.
5. Develop a territory profile including Centers of Excellence, key expertise, newborn screening approaches and leaders, and market access pathways to inform medical strategy and tactical planning in collaboration with appropriate cross-functional partners.
6. Develop robust external stakeholder engagement plans to gather data and provide insights on emerging external clinical and scientific information to internal stakeholders in real time.
7. Build thorough operational understanding to ensure excellence in execution balanced with risk management within the boundaries of all governance processes.
8. Review and oversee Investigator-Sponsored Trial (IST) requests and Early Access Program (EAP) requests throughout the internal review process and any follow up requests for information.
9. Build effective internal partnerships through communication and collaboration across the organization with individuals from Medical Affairs, Patient Advocacy, Public Affairs, Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Technical Operations, Market Access, Commercial, etc.

Required knowledge & experience

1. Field-based experience in US medical affairs within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
2. Experienced as an MSL supporting post-approval commercial products in the field.
3. Ability to lead and motivate team members without a direct reporting relationship including coaching and mentoring colleagues.
4. Track record of successfully establishing relationships with health care provider thought leaders and extended clinical care teams to become a preferred point of contact and trusted resource.
5. Understanding of US government and industry guidelines, regulations, laws, etc., for appropriate and compliant exchange of scientific and clinical information with external stakeholders.
6. Experience and relevant knowledge in one or more key therapeutic areas: hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, gene therapy, and neurology/genetics (neurometabolic genetics preferred).
7. Experience in developing and delivering effective scientific educational materials and programs for multistakeholder/multispecialty audiences across disease states.
8. Strong knowledge and established network with health care providers and industry experts.
9. Fluency in both spoken and written English.

Skills & Abilities

1. Demonstrates effective communication skills to concisely convey complex clinical and scientific information.
2. Effective interpersonal skills and awareness of inward and outward emotional intelligence.
3. Highly collaborative personality with experience and desire to work on small field medical teams.
4. Highly effective in building close working relationships with cross functional partners.
5. Growth mindset – curious by nature, proactive in keeping abreast of key scientific developments and building understanding of assigned territory.
6. Valid US Driver’s License and clean driving record.
7. Ability to travel frequently (up to 75%), often overnight.

Education

Advanced Scientific / Healthcare Degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, NP, DVM, CGC or similar preferred; RN, MS, or similar with substantial experience considered).

Orchard Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.