Medical Science Liaison

Mirum Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the treatment of rare diseases. We are passionate about advancing scientific discoveries to become important medicines for rare disease patients. We are collaborative, creative, and experienced professionals and we’re looking to augment our team with other individuals who embody our values: care, be real, get it done, and have fun, seriously.

POSITION SUMMARY
The medical science liaison (MSL) is a field-based Medical Affairs professional who is primarily responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with thought leaders and other healthcare professionals (HCPs) as well as engaging in scientific exchange in their assigned region. This individual will also serve as a scientific resource and expert in the support of medical affairs and clinical development activities such as HCP scientific exchange, medical congress engagement, advisory boards, & research initiatives including clinical trial recruitment.

JOB FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES

Identifies and develops professional relationships with thought leaders and other healthcare professionals, study investigators, and professional organizations in gastroenterology and hepatology within their assigned geography

Supports research initiatives across clinical development and provides support to study site investigators

Serves as a liaison between HCPs interested in investigator-initiated research with Mirum to facilitate review and consideration of research proposals

Engages in scientific exchange in response to thought leader requests

Provides education relative to adult and pediatric liver disease and, when appropriate, Mirum’s approved and investigational products throughout the lifecycle

Communicates thought leader insights and observations to cross-functional team on a timely basis

Effectively articulates relevant scientific and clinical information relative to the therapeutic area to HCPs and researchers

Utilizes scientific resources to deliver impactful presentations to varying audiences and in a variety of different settings including (but not limited to) advisory boards, patient advocacy groups, and investigators

Provides accurate and unbiased assessment of community needs to senior management

Stays abreast of emerging scientific literature and clinical trial data in both pediatric and adult gastroenterology and hepatology

Supports the congress and conference strategy, providing scientific support and communication of scientific insights

Fully compliant with all company SOPs, regulatory requirements, and applicable laws

Responsible for reporting any adverse reactions or product complaints within 24 hours of awareness, in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements

Completes other responsibilities in a timely manner, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience

Advanced science or clinical degree (e.g. MD, Pharm

D, PhD, NP, PA)

2+ years MSL experience preferred

Prior experience as a MSL in hepatology, gastroenterology, and/or rare disease is highly preferred

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Established relationships with hepatology and/or gastroenterology thought leaders is highly desired

Highly motivated self-starter with a positive attitude, possessing the initiative required to achieve goals both independently and within a team structure, helping to support cross-functional goals across the organization

Demonstrated expertise in ability to understand and effectively communicate scientific information

Possesses strong oral and written communication skills

Actively listens to others and is adept at confidently stating expert opinion while respecting the position of others

Skillfully plans, prioritizes, and executes multiple responsibilities and projects

Able to travel frequently, up to 60% overnight travel and has a valid driver’s license

Advanced computer skills (MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and willingness to learn new applications

Strong business acumen

Launch experience preferred

Mirum Pharmaceuticals is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability, veteran’s status or any other classification protected by applicable State/Federal/Local laws.

Mirum Pharmaceuticals provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures.

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