Rare Disease Medical Science Liaison — Field-Based

Scorpion Therapeutics; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Medical Science Liaison specialized in Rare Diseases, focusing on Severe Active MPA/GPA and Sjogren’s Disease, supporting Amgen’s therapeutic areas. The field-based role covers San Diego and Arizona with substantial travel.

You will educate healthcare providers, payers, and KOLs on data, outcomes, and economic value, and support investigator-initiated research while maintaining up-to-date clinical expertise.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in Medical Affairs.
• Doctorate required or equivalent experience in medical affairs.
• Willingness to travel up to 60% to meet field-based responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary scientific resource to healthcare providers, opinion leaders, and payers.
• Educate on clinical data, outcomes, and economic value for stakeholders.
• Support research initiatives and investigator relationships.
• Implement strategic engagement plans and lead/participate in congress activities.
• Ensure compliance and maintain clinical expertise in Rare Diseases.

Skills

Strong communication

Networking

Scientific engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Doctorate (Pharm.D., M.D., Ph.D., or D.O.)

Equivalent experience in Medical Affairs

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Medical Science Liaison specialized in Rare Diseases, focusing on Severe Active MPA/GPA and Sjogren’s Disease, supporting Amgen’s therapeutic areas. The field-based role covers San Diego and Arizona with substantial travel.

You will educate healthcare providers, payers, and KOLs on data, outcomes, and economic value, and support investigator-initiated research while maintaining up-to-date clinical expertise.