Medical Science Liaison - Metabolic (Mid Atlantic)

Scorpion Therapeutics; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Field-based Medical Science Liaison to support rare disease products, with emphasis on genetics and Inborn Errors of Metabolism including Phenylketonuria. You will build scientific relationships and deliver expert presentations for clinicians, payors, and researchers.

The role requires 2+ years of MSL experience with strong data interpretation ability and willingness to travel 50–60%.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a life sciences field is required.
• Minimum 2 years of MSL experience, preferably in orphan or high-cost specialty products.
• Strong ability to engage KOLs, interpret scientific data, and communicate complex concepts clearly.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel 50–60%, including overnight and long-distance travel.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scientific relationships with KOLs, clinicians, academic institutions, and payors.
• Deliver scientific presentations to diverse stakeholders.
• Support advisory boards and educational initiatives.
• Gather market insights, monitor competitor activities, and provide feedback to management.
• Ensure regulatory and compliance adherence.
• Facilitate grant and research support requests.
• Represent the company at medical meetings and symposia.

Skills

KOL engagement

scientific data interpretation

complex technical communication

driving

Education

PhD, PharmD, MD, DNP, MSN, MS, or equivalent advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role: Field-based Medical Science Liaison supporting PTC Therapeutics' rare disease products, primarily in genetics and Inborn Errors of Metabolism, including Phenylketonuria.

Responsibilities

• build and maintain scientific relationships with KOLs, clinicians, academic institutions, and payors
• deliver scientific presentations
• support advisory boards and educational initiatives
• gather market insights, monitor competitor activities, and provide feedback to management
• ensure regulatory and compliance adherence
• facilitate grant and research support requests
• represent company at medical meetings and symposia

Requirements

• PhD, PharmD, MD, DNP, MSN, MS, or equivalent advanced degree
• minimum 2 years of MSL experience, ideally supporting orphan or high-cost specialty products
• strong experience with KOL engagement, scientific data interpretation, and complex technical communication
• proficient in Microsoft Office
• valid driver’s license and willingness to travel 50-60%, including overnight and long-distance travel

Preferred

• experience in rare diseases, especially Phenylketonuria, and supporting specialty pharmacy distribution

Work setup

office-based or field-based with significant travel.

High-value details include focus on rare disease therapeutics, genetics, and specialty product support, with responsibilities spanning medical education, market insights, and regulatory compliance.