Medical Science Liaison, Pulmonary – West

The Medical Science Liaison as a field-based expert in the science of our therapies develops and maintains professional relationships with current and future thought leaders whose research, teaching, and publications are authoritative and whose opinions are considered important in the Pulmonary therapeutic area, with a focus on alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. Timely translation and communication of knowledge with key members of external healthcare communities and internal stakeholders is key to success in the MSL role.

This is a full-time, remote position covering the West region, including CA, NV, UT, OR, WA, , MT, TX, NM, AZ and WY. The selected candidate should reside within the region and near a major airport.

• Identifies, develops, and maintains collaborative relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) through scientific exchange on emerging trends, evidence, and patient care practices, while assessing therapeutic area dynamics and unmet needs.
• Engages in one-on-one scientific exchange with therapeutic area experts to identify clinical insights.
• Disseminates new scientific data and information on relevant clinical studies to inform physicians about evidence supporting the treatment of patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant literature, publications, guidelines, and standards of care within the therapeutic area and assigned territory.
• Serves as a scientific resource and trusted partner to leading academic physicians and researchers, selected academic centers, centers of excellence, and key accounts by providing complex medical and scientific information tailored to their needs.
• Serves as a research liaison for investigators interested in developing investigator-initiated research protocols.
• Strengthens cross-functional collaboration by supporting medical congresses, advisory boards, scientific presentations, medical intelligence activities, scientific speaker training, and company-sponsored clinical trial sites.
• Conducts formal scientific presentations, upon request, for appropriate healthcare audiences.
• Represents Medical Affairs and communicates the company’s scientific priorities, research interests, drug development activities, and corporate mission.
• Adheres to company policies and applicable regulatory and legal requirements while maintaining the highest ethical standards.

• Must reside within the West territory, including CA, NV, UT, OR, WA, , MT, TX, NM, AZ and WY ideally near a major airport.
• Strong scientific and clinical background with an advanced degree in a scientific field of study, such as a PharmD, MD, PhD, or advanced or master’s nursing degree.
• Typically requires a minimum of two years of related experience in clinical practice, academia, or the pharmaceutical industry.
• Comprehensive knowledge of philosophy and policies.
• Excellent interpersonal, strategic, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret, and communicate complex scientific and medical information and data.
• Ability to discuss highly technical information confidently with leading academic experts.
• Demonstrated computer literacy and ability to learn the programs and procedures used in the day-to-day responsibilities of an MSL.
• Self-directed, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to manage a demanding travel schedule and adapt to changing priorities.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license in the state in which the employee works and meet the Qualifying Driver Criteria of the Fleet Program which includes but is not limited to a 5 year Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) lookback of major driving violations.
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