Senior MSL South Central Region

Job Title: Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) – South Central Region
Location: Flexible within the U.S.; Territory includes NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, MS, TX (may include additional states)
12-month W2 Assignment (potential to extend / convert)
Pay: $87-$89 / HR Job Summary:
Our client, a global pharmaceutical company focusing on developing gene therapies for patients with rare genetic diseases, is seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to support Phenylketonuria (PKU) medical strategy in the South Central Region. The Senior MSL will play a vital role in engaging with healthcare professionals, providing scientific education, and supporting clinical development and research initiatives.Key Responsibilities:

• Execute the PKU medical MSL plan and tactics within the assigned territory, ensuring alignment with scientific and business objectives.
• Provide education on PKU disease state and the company marketed and pipeline products to healthcare professionals, including physicians, dietitians, genetic counselors, and researchers.
• Serve as a scientific resource, responding to unsolicited medical questions and providing support on medical information issues.
• Engage in scientific exchange, offering insights on emerging clinical and competitive trends to internal stakeholders.
• Maintain expertise in PKU and rare genetic diseases to effectively support clinical and research initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Research, and Commercial teams while maintaining compliance with industry regulations.
• Support clinical trials by assisting with site evaluation, recruitment, investigator meetings, and study management.
• Facilitate investigator-initiated research and assist in identifying potential clinical trial investigators.
• Participate in regional and national conferences to support scientific and medical objectives.
• Contribute to publication planning and coordinate with internal teams to meet timelines.
• Conduct internal journal clubs, stay current with scientific literature, and provide medical updates.
• Assist in sales team training through approved scientific presentations and meetings.
• Lead special projects and mentor junior team members.
• Develop and implement a professional growth plan, staying informed on global market trends and advancements in PKU treatment.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 5 years of relevant clinical or industry experience.
• 3 years as an MSL is preferred.
• Experience in rare genetic diseases or PKU is highly desirable.
• Previous involvement in product launches, development, and execution is a plus.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical regulations related to Medical Affairs and field activities.
• Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated team player with leadership and project management experience.
• Ability to effectively work in a virtual and remote environment.
• Willingness to travel 40-60% for field and home office obligations (dependent on COVID-19 restrictions).

Education:

• BA/BS in Life or Health Sciences required.
• Advanced degree (MS, PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent) strongly preferred.

Please submit your resume in Word or PDF format to be considered.