Senior Medical Science Liaison; Gastroenterology - Southern California

Role Summary

The Senior Medical Science Liaison (Senior MSL) is a field-based scientific and medical expert who responds to product-related questions from healthcare professionals and delivers medical education programs. They develop, coordinate, and implement Ardelyx's scientific and clinical strategies with key opinion leaders and healthcare organizations to support safe and effective use of Ardelyx assets. The Senior MSL provides advanced scientific engagement, mentorship to peers, and contributes to national field medical initiatives as required.

• Serve as the primary field-based medical liaison in providing medical information and scientific exchange to external/internal stakeholders
• Identify, establish, and manage collaborative relationships with local, national, and regional medical/scientific leaders/investigators to identify and address scientific needs
• Present healthcare professionals and decision makers with accurate, unbiased, balanced, and timely answers to unsolicited requests for information in the therapeutic field responsible
• Establish scientific and clinical relationships with thought leaders and academic/community centers to expand research and educational opportunities
• Engage in non-product discussions regarding scientific topics (e.g., disease state, diagnosis, epidemiology, unmet medical need, population health, etc.)
• Prioritize and work effectively in a self-directed manner in a constantly changing environment, including ability to obtain, integrate and communicate HCP feedback
• Participate in advisory boards and other company meetings
• Attend key medical and scientific congresses and conferences (local, regional and national) as needed
• Lead department-wide projects and participate in cross-functional activities that serve strategic initiatives
• Provide strategic insights by maintaining expertise in the therapeutic area and related fields to effectively communicate scientific insights and support strategic objectives
• Monitor the competitive environment for advances and trends in the therapeutic area, including new treatment management and therapies, competitive products and provide feedback to internal stakeholders on specific initiatives of competitors
• Serves as peer leader to mentor and coach new or junior MSLs, supporting onboarding, training, and field excellence

• Doctorate degree (Pharm
  
  D, PhD, MD, DNP, etc) in biological sciences with 5+ years of MSL Medical Affairs expertise within the therapeutic area or equivalent experience
• Advanced Medical/Scientific masters degree (NP, PA) with combined extensive clinical expertise will be considered
• Ability to apply technical expertise and solutions to diverse/individualized situations
• Critical data analysis skills
• Excellent communication & presentation skills
• Networking skills and the confidence to interact with senior experts on a peer-to-peer level
• Demonstrated ability to integrate and work in cross functional network/matrix
• Prior experience in mentorship of medical science liaisons
• Demonstrated project management ability
• Knowledge of FDA and OIG requirements, as well as the PhRMA Code, including regulations governing compliant scientific exchange

• Ability to travel locally, regionally, and nationally as requested/required; up to 70% travel
• Valid driver's license