Medical Science Liaison - Metabolic (Mid Atlantic)

Scorpion Therapeutics; West Virginia; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks an experienced Medical Science Liaison to support rare disease products, focusing on inborn errors of metabolism and genetics. You will build scientific relationships with KOLs, clinicians, academic centers, and payors, provide clinical expertise, and support medical initiatives while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role involves attending medical meetings, delivering scientific presentations, identifying speakers for advisory boards, supporting regional efforts,

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required (PhD/MD/PharmD) with ≥2 years MSL experience.
• Experience with orphan/rare disease therapies preferred.
• Strong data interpretation and communication skills; proficiency with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Attend medical meetings and deliver scientific presentations.
• Identify speakers for advisory boards.
• Support regional medical initiatives and grant activities.
• Maintain market intelligence on therapeutics and competitors.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and regulatory standards.

Skills

MSL experience

Scientific communication

Clinical/medical knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office

Education

Advanced degree (PhD/MD/PharmD)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role:

Medical Science Liaison supporting PTC's rare disease products, particularly in inborn errors of metabolism and genetics. Objectives include building scientific relationships with KOLs, clinicians, academic centers, and payors; providing clinical expertise; and supporting medical initiatives. Responsibilities encompass attending medical meetings, delivering scientific presentations, identifying speakers for advisory boards, supporting regional initiatives, and maintaining market intelligence on therapeutics and competitors. The role ensures compliance with regulatory standards and company SOPs, facilitating research grants and study support.

Qualifications:

Advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, etc.) with at least 2 years of MSL experience, preferably supporting orphan or rare disease therapies such as Phenylketonuria. Experience with high-cost, specialty pharmacy-distributed products, and working with stakeholders including HCPs, payors, and academic institutions is required. Strong scientific/data interpretation, communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office are essential.

High-Value:

Focus on rare diseases, inborn errors of metabolism, Phenylketonuria, orphan products, and specialty pharmacy distribution. The position involves 50-60% travel, including overnight and extensive regional travel. It is office-based with significant field engagement, requiring daily hospital visits and adherence to credentialing policies.