Medical Science Liaison - Job ID: 2055

Ascendis Pharma

Pennsylvania

Remote

USD 175,000 - 190,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision plans

AD&D insurance

Short and long-term disability

Pet Insurance

Legal Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Professional Development

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Incentive compensation plans

Paid leave benefits for new parents

Mental Health resources

Job summary

Ascendis Pharma is seeking a Medical Science Liaison to act as the external scientific expert in Medical Affairs for our endocrinology portfolio. The role is remote and reports to the Director, Field Medical Team, with travel up to 50-75% to engage KOLs and investigators.

The ideal candidate will have MD/PhD/PharmD or equivalent and at least five years of pharma MSL experience, preferably in pediatric endocrinology or rare diseases, and will communicate complex clinical data to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

MD/PhD/PharmD or equivalent.
Minimum 5+ years of pharmaceutical experience as a medical science liaison required.
Pediatric endocrinology, endocrinology or rare disease experience preferred.
Must be outgoing and enjoy interacting with healthcare providers and researchers.
Strong communication skills in virtual and live settings.

Responsibilities

Serve as the field-based external facing medical representation of Medical Affairs.
Create awareness of Ascendis Pharma in the endocrinology community and communicate the potential of TransCon technology.
Maintain high level of medical expertise to support portfolio/pipeline and disease states.
Provide medical/scientific presentations to internal and external audiences.
Identify key opinion leaders (KOLs) and organizations for disease states within a geography.
Identify scientific needs of HCPs, researchers, and patient advocates within a geography.
Develop and maintain a KOL engagement plan within geography.
Capture external insights about disease state, portfolio, and competitors for internal stakeholders.
Build relationships with internal colleagues (Market Access, Marketing, Sales) to provide medical expertise.
Collaborate with MOSLs to support regional deliverables.
Contribute to Field Medical Team strategic goals and objectives.
Provide scientific support at medical congresses and in internal/external meetings.
Deliver onboarding and ongoing medical training for commercial and medical colleagues.
Engage with external researchers for IITs as primary contact.
Support clinical trial operations and site engagement.

Skills

MSL communication

Stakeholder engagement

Oral and written communication

Autonomous work

Education

MD/PhD/PharmD or equivalent

Tools

CRM platform

Job description

Ascendis Pharma is a dynamic, fast-growing global biopharmaceutical company with locations in Denmark, Europe, and the United States. Today, we're advancing programs in Endocrinology Rare Disease.

Here at Ascendis, we pride ourselves on exceptional science, visionary leadership, and skilled and passionate colleagues.

Guided by our core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, we use our TransCon® drug development platform to fulfill our mission of developing new and potentially best-in-class therapies to address unmet medical needs.

Our culture fosters a place where skilled, adaptable, and highly resourceful professionals can truly make their mark. We offer a dynamic workplace for employees to grow and develop their skills.

We are looking for a Medical Science Liaison who is the external facing scientific expert in Medical Affairs at Ascendis Pharma that communicates confidently about our products using clinical and scientific expertise. The Medical Science Liaison is responsible for identifying and developing relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and educating all healthcare providers about the disease states and products in the Ascendis Pharma endocrinology pipeline.

The position is remote and reports to the Director, Field Medical Team.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the field-based external facing medical representation of Medical Affairs
Create awareness of Ascendis Pharma in the endocrinology community and communicate the potential of TransCon technology to transform the practice of endocrinology
Maintain high level of medical expertise to support the portfolio/pipeline and relevant disease states (e.g., bone and growth)
Provide medical/scientific presentations to both internal and external audiences
Identify key opinion leaders (KOLs) and key organizations (e.g. professional associations, patient advocacy groups) for disease states within a geography
Identify the scientific needs of healthcare providers (HCPs), researchers, and patient advocates important to patient care within a geography
Develop and maintain a KOL engagement plan that foster collaborative relationships within geography
Capture external insights about the disease state, Ascendis portfolio and pipeline, and competitors and communicate to internal stakeholders in a timely and effective manner
Build strong relationships with internal colleagues (e.g., Market Access, Marketing, and Sales) by providing medical expertise and support as needed
Collaborate with Medical Outcomes Scientific Liaisons (MOSLs) to support regional deliverables (e.g., scientific support, internal/external presentations)
Participate with the development and implementation of the Field Medical Team strategic goals and objectives
Provide scientific support at medical congresses to include participation in clinical data presentations, scientific exchange at the medical affairs booth, and internal or external meetings
Provide internal onboarding and ongoing medical training for commercial and medical colleagues
Engage with external researchers as a primary contact with interest in investigator-initiated trials (IITs)
Support clinical trial operations to ensure success with planned and ongoing clinical trials to include identifying, supporting, and regularly engaging clinical trial investigators, and sites. Participate in patient find activities as needed.
Document all relevant activities in the CRM platform
Ensure understanding of and maintains compliance with department and corporate policies and procedures

MD/PhD/PharmD or equivalent
Minimum 5+ years of pharmaceutical experience as a medical science liaison required
Pediatric endocrinology, endocrinology or rare disease experience preferred
Must be outgoing and appreciate the opportunity to interact with healthcare providers and researchers
Must have an incredible passion for patients
Strong oral and written communication skills with a high capability to understand and effectively communicate scientific and clinical information in virtual and live settings is required
Collaborates with a wide range of people to achieve results
Ability to work autonomously to organize and prioritize one’s own work schedule
Ability to make decisions which have a significant impact on the department’s credibility, operations, and services
Ability to create materials such as reports and presentations and to present/speak to both internal and external groups
Must live near major airport hub within geography
Must possess a valid driver’s license in the state of residence; must possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record
Estimated travel ~50-75%

The estimated salary range for this position is $175-190k/year. Actual salary determination is dependent on a variety of factors some of which include: experience, qualifications, and geographic location. This position may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus or an incentive compensation plan (eligibility varies based on role and position level), discretionary stock-based long-term incentives, paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package.