Medical Science Liaison-South Central

Oruka Therapeutics; United States; Hybrid; USD 182,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Oruka Therapeutics is seeking a Medical Science Liaison for the South Central region of the United States. The role involves developing relationships with healthcare professionals and engaging in scientific exchanges regarding Oruka's product and clinical trials. Candidates should have an advanced degree in life sciences, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and a strong preference for Dermatology expertise. Travel up to 75% is required. Competitive salary range is $182,000 – $235,000 USD, along with benefits and equity opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant clinical and/or industry experience.
• Experience in Dermatology strongly preferred.
• Prior experience as a field medical science liaison required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders.
• Stay informed of medical and scientific developments.
• Engage with clinical trial sites for Oruka's development programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Independence

Time management

Knowledge in Dermatology

Relationship building

Education

Advanced degree in life sciences (PharmD, PhD, MD/DO, etc.)

Job description

Oruka Therapeutics (Nasdaq: ORKA) is developing novel biologics designed to set a new standard for the treatment of chronic skin diseases. Oruka’s mission is to offer patients suffering from chronic skin diseases like plaque psoriasis the greatest possible freedom from their condition by achieving high rates of complete disease clearance with dosing as infrequently as once or twice per year.

As we build our core team, we’re seeking top talent in different functional areas who are not just looking for a job, but an opportunity to be part of something bigger. Someone who is passionate about making a difference and eager to contribute to establishing an engaged, inclusive, and positive company culture.

Job Title: Medical Science Liaison – South Central
Location: Field-based, covering MS, LA, AR, OK, TX, AL, KS. The candidate is required to live in the territory.

Role Overview

Oruka is looking for a Medical Science Liaison (MSL), a field-based scientific expert that strategically supports medical affairs objectives and serves as a conduit of communication between the clinical community and Oruka’s internal team. The MSL is responsible for developing and managing peer-to-peer relationships with a variety of healthcare professionals and engaging in high-quality communications about Oruka’s products and clinical trials in their territory, with a special emphasis on working with clinical trial sites.

Summary

MSL will build and execute a territory engagement plan that establishes relationships with key external stakeholders and supports Oruka’s medical strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and maintain collaborative relationships with current and future national and regional key opinion leaders, speakers and investigators through meaningful scientific exchange.
• Stay informed of medical and scientific developments in Dermatology and related fields by continuously reviewing relevant literature, monitoring competitor activities, networking with experts, and attending relevant conferences.
• Support national and regional scientific congresses with KOL engagements, poster/abstract coverage, booth staffing, and company debriefs.
• Provide internal stakeholders with feedback and actionable insights from interactions and discussions with HCPs.
• Identify, engage, and support investigators and site staff of high-impact, high-performing clinical research sites for Oruka’s clinical development programs.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in life sciences (PharmD, PhD, MD/DO, MSN, NP/DNP, DMS/PA or equivalent) is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant clinical and/or industry experience is required; experience in Dermatology strongly preferred.
• Prior experience as a field medical science liaison is required; experience in Dermatology preferred.
• Routine and tangible experience in a field medical role working with CRO and clinical operations preferred.
• Relevant therapeutic area knowledge, comprehensive understanding of drug development, clinical trial design, safety monitoring, and regulatory landscape in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry.
• Self-driven and ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Exceptional communication and time management skills.
• Applicants must live within the applicable territory with convenient access to a national/international airport.

Travel Requirements

• Business travel, by air or car, is required for regular external business meetings with customers and intermittent internal company meetings (up to 75% of the time).

Compensation

• An appropriate financial package will be developed for the successful candidate to include a competitive base salary and equity, with a performance-related bonus opportunity.
• Salary range: $182,000 – $235,000 USD.

What We Offer

• A chance to be part of a vibrant startup culture where your work can directly impact bringing new medicines to patients.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A supportive and inclusive team environment where everyone is encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

As set forth in Oruka Therapeutics’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.