What are the responsibilities and job description for the MSL/Senior MSL - Southwest, Medical Affairs position at Soleno Therapeutics, Inc.?
About Soleno Therapeutics Inc
Soleno Therapeutics, Inc., based in Redwood City, California, is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics for the treatment of rare diseases, including Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS).
At Soleno, we are driven by the unique and multi-faceted needs of the PWS community. Like these individuals, resilience is part of who we are – it is in our chromosomes – and our team is made up of exceptional colleagues whose collective efforts are woven together to deliver meaningful outcomes, both professionally and for those living with PWS.
We value collaboration, integrity, and respect. These characteristics have allowed us to forge strong, authentic bonds with the caregivers, patients, health care professionals (HCPs) and community members we serve. We are proud to work alongside them every step of the way.
Our employees are our most important asset, and we are looking to expand across many functions during this important and pivotal time. We encourage you to join us in making history. We all share the most important goal of bringing solutions to the PWS community. They are waiting.
Summary Of Job (brief Description)
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific and clinical expert who strategically supports Soleno’s medical and scientific objectives. The MSL is responsible for developing and managing peer-to-peer relationships with a variety of health care professionals. The MSL will be accountable to engage in high quality communications regarding the scientific and clinical applications of Soleno’s investigational portfolio to a variety of external stakeholders as well as to obtain important insights about current practice, treatment landscape, and emerging clinical and scientific data. In addition, the MSL will build strong internal relationships and collaborate cross functionally in a compliant manner.
Responsibilities
(Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills, and experience, as well as the location where this position may be filled.)
Soleno Therapeutics, Inc., based in Redwood City, California, is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics for the treatment of rare diseases, including Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS).
At Soleno, we are driven by the unique and multi-faceted needs of the PWS community. Like these individuals, resilience is part of who we are – it is in our chromosomes – and our team is made up of exceptional colleagues whose collective efforts are woven together to deliver meaningful outcomes, both professionally and for those living with PWS.
We value collaboration, integrity, and respect. These characteristics have allowed us to forge strong, authentic bonds with the caregivers, patients, health care professionals (HCPs) and community members we serve. We are proud to work alongside them every step of the way.
Our employees are our most important asset, and we are looking to expand across many functions during this important and pivotal time. We encourage you to join us in making history. We all share the most important goal of bringing solutions to the PWS community. They are waiting.
Summary Of Job (brief Description)
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific and clinical expert who strategically supports Soleno’s medical and scientific objectives. The MSL is responsible for developing and managing peer-to-peer relationships with a variety of health care professionals. The MSL will be accountable to engage in high quality communications regarding the scientific and clinical applications of Soleno’s investigational portfolio to a variety of external stakeholders as well as to obtain important insights about current practice, treatment landscape, and emerging clinical and scientific data. In addition, the MSL will build strong internal relationships and collaborate cross functionally in a compliant manner.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain scientific relationships with national regional and local key opinion leaders (KOLs) in additional in addition to other health care providers.
- Respond to unsolicited requests for medical information and engage in meaningful peer-to-peer scientific exchange.
- Stay informed of medical and scientific developments regarding Prader Willi Syndrome by continuously reviewing literature in the field, monitoring competitor activities, networking with experts, and attending relevant conferences.
- Develop territory specific KOL and account plans including KOL profiles, pre-call planning, and follow up plans.
- Support national, regional, and local scientific congresses including KOL engagement, poster /abstract coverage, booth, and company debriefs.
- Provide internal stakeholders with feedback and actionable insights from interactions and discussions with HCP's.
- Facilitation of investigator-initiated studies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners on internal projects and external initiatives including Medical Affairs project support of in-house initiatives.
- Act as a lead on large projects, gather and address feedback from stakeholders; manage without authority.
- Provide mentorship to new hires when requested.
- Maintain high ethical standards and integrity in all interactions and communications.
- Advanced degree MD PhD or pharm D is strongly preferred.
- A minimum of 5-7 years MSL experience.
- Must have prior launch experience; 3 years of orphan disease experience and/or Prader-Willi Syndrome is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills are required.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and manage time efficiently.
- Ability to travel (up to 50-70% based on territory).
(Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills, and experience, as well as the location where this position may be filled.)
Salary : $200,000 - $250,000
