Sr./Principal Medical Science Liaison Remote - United States

About QED Therapeutics & BridgeBio PharmaQED Therapeutics, an affiliate of BridgeBio Pharma , focuses on developing targeted treatments for FGFR-driven skeletal dysplasias, particularly Achondroplasia. Achondroplasia is the most common form of genetically-driven short stature, which causes potentially debilitating medical complications. With our experimental therapeutic candidate, infigratinib, we seek to provide an option to children living with Achondroplasia and their families.Our business is inspired by our values : PUT PATIENTS FIRSTEVERY MINUTE COUNTSTHINK INDEPENDENTLYBE RADICALLY TRANSPARENTFGFR=fibroblast growth factor receptor.BridgeBio is a biopharmaceutical company founded to discover, create, test, and deliver transformative medicines to treat patients who suffer from genetic diseases and cancers with clear genetic drivers. We bridge the gap between remarkable advancements in genetic science in academic institutions and the delivery of meaningful medicines to patients. Founded in 2015, the company has built a portfolio of 30 drug development programs ranging from preclinical to late-stage development in multiple therapeutic areas including genetic dermatology, precision oncology, cardiology, endocrinology, neurology, pulmonology, and renal disease, with two approved drugs.Our focus on scientific excellence and rapid execution aims to translate today’s discoveries into tomorrow’s medicines. We have U.S. offices in San Francisco, Palo Alto, Raleigh, and with small satellites in other parts of the country. We also have international offices in Montreal, Canada, and Zug, Switzerland, and are expanding across Europe.The Sr. / Principal Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific expert responsible for communicating with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, providing medical and scientific information on the appropriate utilization of therapy(s), and advancing therapeutic disease state knowledge. The Sr. / Principal MSL is a core member of the Medical Affairs Team, leveraging a scientific approach aligned with medical affairs objectives and therapeutic area medical plans.The Sr. / Principal MSL will be experienced, working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment, specifically with product launch planning, rare disorders, or underdiagnosed patient populations. This includes developing and executing a comprehensive territory medical plan, attending conferences, delivering scientific presentations, and scientific exchange with physicians and other healthcare providers. This role will be critical to cultivating relationships and establishing professional collaborations with academic researchers, therapeutic area leaders, relevant research centers, organizations, and clinical care teams.This position reports to the Sr. Medical Director and will require extensive travel, sometimes involving weekends.Responsibilities Assigned Territory focused responsibilities : Territory Strategy and PlanningCollaborate with Senior Medical Director in the development and execution of scientific plans within their territory to meet company-defined goals within corporate and regulatory guidelines for products both marketed and in developmentLead the execution of Medical Affairs strategic plans in territoryMaintain clinical / technical expertise in specific therapeutic areas; review scientific journals, attend scientific and key technical meetings in territory and share learnings with key stakeholdersServe as resource to the commercial team on scientific / market intelligenceProactively provide feedback on emerging clinical / competitive trendsLocal Market key relationship, scientific knowledge and access developmentIdentify and build advocacy with key investigators and key accounts to facilitate mutually beneficial research on infigratinibDevelop field-based relationships with KOLs, HCPs, Clinics, etc. in support of strategic plans and may contribute to HCP strategies for multiple brandsDevelops, maintains and leverages strategic relationships with professional societies consistent with Medical Affairs goalsDevelops, maintains and leverages strategic relationships with scientific board of patient advocacy groups consistent with medical affairs goalsDemonstrates advanced HCP development and relationship skills across differing HCP segmentsTakes the lead in identification of new HCP segments and opportunities for Medical Affairs engagementAct as primary source of scientific product knowledge in territory (question escalation from HCPs, Clinics, etc.)Deliver high quality scientific presentations on infigratinib to physicians and other key external customersProvide medical support for commercial efforts in support of infigratinib such as representing BridgeBio / QED and infigratinib at Medical Affairs booths during scientific symposiaAssist in the management of territory KOLs / Investigators (IRs) involved in publications in collaboration with Medical Affairs stakeholders, as neededRecognize and share any key information received in field meetings that is critical to Medical strategy such as adverse events, safety issues, or other field intelligenceGather competitive intelligence and clinical insights from the field and provide to BridgeBio / QED competitive intelligence function and Medical Director indication leadPost-Marketing Research – Registries, ISTs, observationalVisit potential research sites to determine the site’s ability to conduct and accrue to clinical research studies and registries (i.e. patient volume, research experience, methodologies, competing studies, etc.)Implementation and coordination of independent research (investigator sponsored trials – ISTs) activities intended to support the clinical and scientific strategy for infigratinibAble to gain team and stakeholder alignment on research implications and facilitate cross-functional discussions on recommended actionsLiaise with the Study Management and / or Clinical function by forwarding potential investigators for other BridgeBio / QED products in developmentSkilled in interpretation and application of clinical dataThrough peer education, enables other MSLs and stakeholders to build their data analysis and synthesis skills, and understand the implications of research results for the businessServes as a lead for clinical trial / research activitiesSupport BridgeBio / QED sponsored clinical studies (Site Initiation Visit (SIV), Phase III trials) and registry (marketed) studies at sites in the territory by providing training, responding to inquiries, sharing feedback and new information, as appropriateProduct leadership responsibilities : Product Strategy and PlanningFor an assigned product, collaborate with key stakeholders in the development of MSL product strategies in support of a Regional Medical PlanProduct / Scientific knowledgeDevelop and maintain thorough understanding of product and disease areasDemonstrate thorough understanding of BridgeBio / QED clinical and commercial priorities for productCollaborate with MDs and Medical Information on the development and maintenance of the infigratinib medical narrative decks which are used as a basis in responding to any unsolicited inquiries to MDs, MSLs and Medical InformationUpdate and maintain MSL slide decks for use by MSL team based on content from approved product master slide decks; notify MSL team of any updates including global MSLsHelps to assess knowledge / skill gaps of others and provide developmental support as neededProvides guidance and coaching to others in developing and applying scientific and HCP insightsServes as an internal and external authority on the scientific and medical aspects of the business and industryContributes to scientific literature and participates in scientific dialogue with external medical experts, and internal US and global medical teamsServes as point of reference and authority for the integration of science into proposed business strategiesGuides team to use a standard approach for development and use of scientific materials that includes HCP and internal stakeholder perspectivesCreate and facilitate approval of pipeline slides covering each development compound and distribute to global MSL teamsHandle product scientific question escalation from the field or territory leadsAct as primary point of contact to gather escalated competitive intelligence, clinical insights and other key product information from field interactions or other MSLs in the regionTrainingConduct product specific scientific training and field meetings with new hires, colleagues in Commercial and external stakeholdersAssist in the training of new commercial recruits by presenting the scientific disease and product related data and present at sales conferences, regional meetings, etc. to develop high level of medical knowledge within sales forceManaged Markets and Healthcare System KnowledgeDeep knowledge of current healthcare environment and implications to MEDICAL AFFAIRSTranslates trends in managed markets space into possible strategies for MEDICAL AFFAIRSApplies knowledge of the current US Healthcare System to MEDICAL AFFAIRSDemonstrates broad knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the US Healthcare System and serves as a resource for US Medical AffairsServes as the scientific resource the NAM team utilizes for deep scientific discussions with payersActs as leader to provide field feedback for Managed Market objection handler / slide deck developmentMSL Leadership (Principal MSL may have manager responsibilities)Support the Senior Medical Director in recruiting, hiring, promotions and team development and management efforts for MSLCollaborate with AD / Director, MSL efforts, in collaboration with HR, for all MSL staff in region including recruitment, development, leadership and staffing, budgeting, and the development of MSL objectives that are in alignment with BridgeBio / QED Global Medical Affairs objectiveBridgeBio / QED offers comprehensive career development programming, including guidance, targeted training opportunities, and mentorship programming. A career development pathway for MEDICAL AFFAIRS has been defined and is available to employees of BridgeBio / QEDPeople Management : The Principal / Sr. MSL will have management responsibilities (3-5 MSLs). This decision will be made in discussions with the Sr. Medical Director, and the Head of Medical AffairsNo matter your role at BridgeBio, successful team members are : Patient Champions, who put patients first and uphold strict ethical standardsEntrepreneurial Operators, who drive toward practical solutions and have an ownership mindsetTruth Seekers, who are detailed, rational, and humble problem solversIndividuals Who Inspire Excellence in themselves and those around themHigh-quality executors, who execute against goals and milestones with quality, precision, and speedEducation, Experience & Skills Requirements Candidates with a PharmD, Ph.D., MD, Genetic Counseling, as well as other advanced healthcare degrees or relevant experience, will be considered3 years of medical affairs or field medical experience with a verifiable record of high performance is preferred, or at least 2 years of other relevant clinical or healthcare experience will be consideredPrior experience in rare diseases and / or skeletal dysplasia is preferredExcellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills (including networking)Able to participate in a scientific dialogue with KOLs and researchersExcellent teaching skills and ability to present and discuss scientific material clearly and conciselyProven ability to create and sustain relationships with industry leadersSkilled in clinical research and an understanding of the process of pharmaceutical product development and approvalDemonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively with minimal supervision in a constantly changing environmentTravel 50-60% of the time depending on territory size; evening and weekend work will be involved with some variation based upon the demands of the business imperativesWhat We Offer Patient Days, where we are fortunate to hear directly from individuals living with the conditions we are seeking to impact throughout the year and learn how we can improve our effortsA culture inspired by our values : put patients first, think independently, be radically transparent, every minute counts, and let the science speakA de-centralized model that enables our program teams to focus on advancing science and helping patients. Our affiliate structure is designed to eliminate bureaucracy and put decision-making power in the hands of those closest to the scienceA place where you own the vision – both for your program and your own career pathA collaborative, fast-paced, data-driven environment where we inspire ourselves and each other to always perform at the top of our gameAccess to learning and development resources to help you get in the best professional shape of your lifeRobust and market-competitive compensation & benefits package (Base, Performance Bonus, Equity, health, welfare & retirement programs)Flexible PTORapid career advancement for strong performersPotential ability to work on multiple BridgeBio Pharma programs across multiple therapeutic areas over timeCommitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion#J-18808-Ljbffr