Medical Science Liaison (Heme) West (CA, CO, UT, WA, OR)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in the United States is seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison to serve as a scientific ambassador in Hematology, focusing on Sickle Cell, Thalassemia, and Transplant fields. You will build trusted relationships with thought leaders and contribute to medical strategies and early clinical development.

This field-based role requires advanced biomedical training, 5+ years in medical affairs or as an MSL, strong regulatory knowledge, and exceptional communication skills.

Qualifications

• Advanced biomedical degree (PharmD/PhD/MD) required.
• Minimum 5 years in medical affairs or as an MSL.
• Experience in hematology or related therapeutic areas preferred.
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in CRM and data analytics.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willingness to travel up to 70%.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain external HCP relationships.
• Incorporate medical plans into territory activities.
• Utilize data analytics and CRM tools effectively.
• Discuss complex scientific data credibly.
• Understand payer dynamics.
• Support clinical trial activities including Investigator Meetings.
• Represent Vertex at medical congresses.
• Mentor colleagues.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

CRM software

Data analytics

Driver's license

Travel willingness

Education

Biomedical degree (PharmD/PhD/MD)

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

Role

Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr MSL) serving as a scientific ambassador in Hematology, focusing on Sickle Cell, Thalassemia, and Transplant fields. Objectives include building trusted relationships with thought leaders, contributing to medical strategies, and supporting clinical development.

Responsibilities

• establish and maintain external HCP relationships
• incorporate medical plans into territory activities
• utilize data analytics and CRM tools effectively
• discuss complex scientific data credibly
• understand payer dynamics
• support clinical trial activities including Investigator Meetings
• represent Vertex at medical congresses
• and mentor colleagues.

Requirements

• advanced biomedical degree (e.g., PharmD, PhD, MD)
• minimum 5 years in medical affairs or as an MSL
• experience in Hematology or related therapeutic areas preferred
• strong understanding of healthcare regulations
• excellent communication and presentation skills
• proficiency in CRM and data analytics
• valid driver’s license
• willingness to travel up to 70%.

High-Value

• Hematology (Sickle Cell, Thalassemia, Transplant)
• Medical Affairs
• clinical and scientific engagement
• payer insights
• clinical trial support
• compliance with industry regulations

WorkSetup

field-based with up to 70% travel.