Medical Science Liaison, Pulmonary - West

Planet Pharma; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a Medical Science Liaison to act as a field-based scientific expert in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. You will develop and maintain relationships with KOLs, translate complex data into practical clinical insights, and support internal teams with medical intelligence.

This full-time, remote role covers the West region (CA, NV, UT, OR, WA, ID, MT, TX, NM, AZ, WY). The ideal candidate has an advanced scientific degree and at least two years in clinical practice, academia,

Qualifications

• Requires advanced scientific/clinical background.
• Two years of related experience in clinical, academia, or pharma.
• Excellent communication and strategic skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and build relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) for scientific exchange.
• Engage in one-on-one scientific discussions with TA experts.
• Disseminate new data to inform physicians about alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency treatments.
• Maintain knowledge of guidelines and literature in the territory.
• Serve as a scientific resource to academics and centers of excellence.
• Support medical congresses, advisory boards, and speaker trainings.
• Present scientific information to healthcare audiences on request.
• Represent Medical Affairs and communicate priorities and drug development activities.
• Adhere to regulatory and ethical standards.

Skills

KOL engagement

Scientific exchange

Medical communication

Travel planning

Interpersonal skills

Education

Advanced scientific degree (PharmD/MD/PhD)

Tools

CRM software

Job description

The Medical Science Liaison as a field-based expert in the science of our therapies develops and maintains professional relationships with current and future thought leaders whose research, teaching, and publications are authoritative and whose opinions are considered important in the Pulmonary therapeutic area, with a focus on alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. Timely translation and communication of knowledge with key members of external healthcare communities and internal stakeholders is key to success in the MSL role.

This is a full-time, remote position covering the West region, including CA, NV, UT, OR, WA, ID, MT, TX, NM, AZ and WY. The selected candidate should reside within the region and near a major airport.

Primary Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Identifies, develops, and maintains collaborative relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) through scientific exchange on emerging trends, evidence, and patient care practices, while assessing therapeutic area dynamics and unmet needs.
• Engages in one-on-one scientific exchange with therapeutic area experts to identify clinical insights.
• Disseminates new scientific data and information on relevant clinical studies to inform physicians about evidence supporting the treatment of patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant literature, publications, guidelines, and standards of care within the therapeutic area and assigned territory.
• Serves as a scientific resource and trusted partner to leading academic physicians and researchers, selected academic centers, centers of excellence, and key accounts by providing complex medical and scientific information tailored to their needs.
• Serves as a research liaison for investigators interested in developing investigator-initiated research protocols.
• Strengthens cross-functional collaboration by supporting medical congresses, advisory boards, scientific presentations, medical intelligence activities, scientific speaker training, and company-sponsored clinical trial sites.
• Conducts formal scientific presentations, upon request, for appropriate healthcare audiences.
• Represents Medical Affairs and communicates the company’s scientific priorities, research interests, drug development activities, and corporate mission.
• Adheres to company policies and applicable regulatory and legal requirements while maintaining the highest ethical standards.

Skills/Qualifications/Education:

• Must reside within the West territory, including CA, NV, UT, OR, WA, ID, MT, TX, NM, AZ and WY ideally near a major airport.
• Strong scientific and clinical background with an advanced degree in a scientific field of study, such as a PharmD, MD, PhD, or advanced or master’s nursing degree.
• Typically requires a minimum of two years of related experience in clinical practice, academia, or the pharmaceutical industry.
• Comprehensive knowledge of philosophy and policies.
• Excellent interpersonal, strategic, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret, and communicate complex scientific and medical information and data.
• Ability to discuss highly technical information confidently with leading academic experts.
• Demonstrated computer literacy and ability to learn the programs and procedures used in the day-to-day responsibilities of an MSL.
• Self-directed, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to manage a demanding travel schedule and adapt to changing priorities.
• Must possess a valid driver's license in the state in which the employee works and meet the Qualifying Driver Criteria of the Fleet Program which includes but is not limited to a 5 year Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) lookback of major driving violations.
• Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements. For example, if a role requires a bachelor’s degree plus four years of experience, an equivalent combination could include eight years of experience, an associate degree plus six years of experience, or a master’s degree plus two years of experience.

Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. Frequently sits for 6-8 hours per day. Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Occasionally walks. Occasionally bends and twists neck. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 25lbs. Frequent travel to site locations within assigned region by car or air with occasional domestic travel outside of region. Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Works independently with little guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions and plans work schedules to meet goals. Frequently interacts with others, relates sensitive information to diverse groups. Must work with diverse groups to obtain consensus on issues. Ability to apply abstract principles to solve complex conceptual issues.