Medical Science Liaison, PKU and LSD (US, Mid-Atlantic region)
Location United States, Remote
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BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.
Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.
Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.
About Worldwide Research and Development
BioMarin’s Research & Development group is responsible for everything from research and discovery to post-market clinical development. Research & Development involves all bench and clinical research and the associated groups that support those endeavors. Our teams work on developing first-in- class and best-in-class therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with rare diseases. Come join our team and make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives.
The PKU (phenylketonuria) and LSD (lysosomal storage disorders) Medical Science Liaison(MSL) is a regional field-based position supporting the scientific and business interests of BioMarin by cultivating current and future thought leaders in academic and clinical medicine at the local, regional and national level through in-depth, fair-balanced scientific engagement and strategic insight gathering. While historically this MSL team has been solely focused on PKU, the scope will be expanding in the setting of active team growth to also include support for the LSD therapeutic areas, though PKU will remain the primary focus.
MSLs are the primary communicators of BioMarin science within a specific geography with healthcare providers and other key stakeholders and are viewed as peer scientific experts in a designated therapeutic area. The MSLs combine their strong business acumen, market awareness, and clinical expertise to serve as a conduit of information to internal cross-functional stakeholders in support of business planning and product development.
In this role, you will identify pre-clinical, clinical and post-marketing study investigators in alignment with the PKU and LSD Medical Affairs objectives, provide actionable information and insights to internal stakeholders that may enhance the value and appropriate use of BioMarin products. You will also be responsible for supporting the initiation and development of Investigator Research proposals (IRs). The MSL must possess in-depth knowledge of BioMarin’s PKU and LSD approved products, agents in the pipeline, and all associated disease state areas. The MSL is expected to be a team player and possess the capacity to coordinate and manage initiatives or partnerships with external partners independently or with a minimum amount of oversight. This position will report into the US Senior Medical Director of the US PKU and LSD medical unit within the Global Medical Affairs (GMAF) department and work closely with GMAF partners as well as the Commercial and the Clinical Teams. Based on therapeutic needs and product life cycles, the MSL team will focus on certain responsibilities to a greater or lesser degree.
Territory will be focused in the Mid-Atlantic US (includes PA, DE, MD, DC, VA, WV, KY, TN). Candidate to be based in the US within the region, with residency in the Philadelphia or Washington DC areas preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Execute PKU and LSD medical MSL plans and tactics within assigned territory to meet scientific objectives and company-defined goals for products both marketed and in development
- Provide education relative to disease state, and BioMarin products across the PKU and LSD product lifecycle to health care providers, including dietitians, genetic counselors, nurses, researchers and other healthcare team members
- Serve as a medical/scientific resource through answering unsolicited medical questions and addressing other related medical information issues
- Engage in scientific exchange and provide feedback on emerging clinical/competitive trends
- Identify, document, discuss and communicate insights to internal stakeholders
- Maintain clinical and technical expertise in relevant therapeutic area
- Partner with medical and research and compliantly collaborate with commercial
- Provide support to BioMarin clinical trials including but not limited to the following: site evaluation and identification; recruitment; investigator meetings; external expert identification; and study management
- Support the clinical department by communicating potential investigators for other BioMarin products in development
- Support the implementation and coordination of external investigator-initiated research
- Participate in local, regional, and national meetings/conferences in support of all scientific and medical objectives
- Assist in the site level management of the publication plan timelines
- Work with internal Medical Affairs partners to develop and execute a territory plan designed to support and meet strategic medical objectives
- Input to and maintain internal documentation
- Review scientific journals, lead and participate in internal journal clubs
- Serve as a scientific resource to commercial and marketing partners. Participate in sales team training, medical updates, scientific presentations, journal clubs, and other approved meetings
- Have responsibility for assigned special projects and mentoring of other team members
- Self-development: Develops and communicates a professional growth plan. Takes responsibility for and actively manages professional development. Continually educates self on global market issues, trends, and product knowledge as it pertains to specific business responsibilities in key therapeutic areas
- Assure compliance with BioMarin operational guidelines
Experience and requirements:
- 5 or more years of relevant clinical/industry experience
- 3 or more years as an MSL is preferred
- Experience in rare genetic diseases/PKU/LSDs and/or gene therapy preferred
- Experience in product launch, development, and execution preferred
- Knowledge of regulations impacting Medical Affairs and field activities in the pharmaceutical industry
- Excellent oral and written communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
- Proven track record as a team player
- Project management/leadership experience
- Ability to work in a virtual environment
- Position may require up to ~60% travel for field and home office obligations but will be variable based on territory needs.
Education
- Master's degree in a science required and terminal degree (doctoral level) preferred
Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
For additional benefits information, visit: https://careers.biomarin.com/benefits.
- Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.