Medical Science Liaison - Metabolic (Mid Atlantic)

Scorpion Therapeutics; Kentucky; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Medical Science Liaison to support rare disease products, focusing on genetics and inborn errors of metabolism such as Phenylketonuria. The role centers on scientific engagement with clinicians, payors, and academic centers to advance medical initiatives.

Qualified candidates have an advanced degree with MSL experience, proficient data communication skills, and willingness to travel 50–60%.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent) with at least 2 years of MSL experience.
• Experience supporting orphan drugs or rare diseases, especially genetics or metabolism.
• Proven ability to engage with HCPs, payors, and academic centers.
• Strong scientific communication skills and ability to present complex data clearly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Attend medical meetings.
• Communicate scientific data to stakeholders.
• Identify advisory speakers.
• Facilitate research grants.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Monitor competitive landscape.

Skills

Scientific communication

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office

Education

PhD/MD/PharmD or equivalent

Job description

Role

Medical Science Liaison supporting PTC's rare disease products, primarily in genetics and Inborn Errors of Metabolism areas, including Phenylketonuria.

Objectives

Foster relationships with KOLs, clinicians, academic centers, and payors; deliver scientific education; gather market insights; support medical initiatives and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Attend medical meetings.
• Communicate scientific data.
• Identify advisory speakers.
• Facilitate research grants.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Monitor competitive landscape.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, etc.) with minimum 2 years MSL experience.
• Experience supporting orphan drugs, rare diseases, or high-cost specialty products, especially in genetics or metabolism.
• Proven ability to engage with HCPs, payors, and academic institutions.
• Strong scientific communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel 50-60%, including overnight stays.

High-Value

Supporting rare disease therapies, especially in metabolism (e.g., Phenylketonuria), with extensive field-based engagement, and experience with specialty pharmacy distribution.

Work setup

Office-based with significant field travel; travel 50-60%. Experience supporting high-cost or orphan products and familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards are preferred.