Medical Science Liaison - Rare Diseases & KOL Expert

PTC Therapeutics, Inc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 153,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

PTC Therapeutics, Inc is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to work in the field, engaging with KOLs, clinicians, academic centers, and payors to discuss PTC products and disease states. You will build long-term relationships through scientific discussions and ensure proper product utilization.

The role requires advanced scientific credentials and at least 2 years of MSL experience, with travel up to 50–60%.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree and minimum 2 years as MSL.
• Experience with orphan/rare diseases.
• Experience with high-cost specialty products and patient access coordination.
• Proven ability to work with KOLs, clinicians, payors and academia.
• Excellent scientific/technical writing and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Attend national and regional meetings and symposia; gather and summarize information; cultivate relationships.
• Deliver fair, objective clinical presentations to HCPs, payors and patient orgs.
• Identify speakers for advisory boards and educational programs.
• Support regional medical initiatives and advisory boards.
• Provide input to management on competitive therapies, BD opportunities/risks, and market insights.
• Establish and maintain relationships with health authorities, HCPs, payors, and academia.
• Submit unrestricted educational grants or research initiative requests per policy.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory, compliance, quality issues relevant to PTC areas.
• Monitor competitive therapies and communicate data succinctly to stakeholders.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Influence without authority

Analytical thinking

Education

Advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, DNP, MSN, MS, Registered Dietician, or Genetic Counselor)

2+ years MSL experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PTC Therapeutics, Inc is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to work in the field, engaging with KOLs, clinicians, academic centers, and payors to discuss PTC products and disease states. You will build long-term relationships through scientific discussions and ensure proper product utilization.

The role requires advanced scientific credentials and at least 2 years of MSL experience, with travel up to 50–60%.