Senior Medical Science Liaison, Enzyme Conditions
Location United States, Remote
ApplyWho We Are
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
From research and discovery to post-market clinical development, our WWRD engine 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 genetic diseases.
The Enzyme Conditions Medical Science Liaison(MSL) is a field-based position primarily focused on supporting the scientific and business interests of BioMarin related to lysosomal storage disorders (LSD) MPS IVA, MPS VI, and CLN2, 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.
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 designated therapeutic areas. 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 clinical and post-marketing study investigators in alignment with the LSD Medical Affairs objectives, providing 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 External Research proposals. The MSL must possess in-depth knowledge of BioMarin’s LSD approved products (Naglazyme, Vimizim, and Brineura), 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 to the US Medical Unit Lead within Global Medical Affairs (GMAF) and will work closely with GMAF partners as well as Commercial and Clinical Teams. Based on therapeutic needs and product life cycles, this MSL will focus on certain responsibilities to a greater or lesser degree.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Execute 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 disease state and product specific education across the LSD product lifecycle to relevant health care providers
- 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 members of the Medical Unit, including Medical Diagnostics and Scientific Communication, and compliantly collaborate with Commercial Marketing and Sales colleagues
- Provide support for any relevant 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
- Work with internal Medical Affairs partners to develop and execute a territory plan designed to support and meet strategic medical objectives
- Provide 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 their 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 disorders/LSDs preferred
- Experience in product launch, development, and execution preferred
- Knowledge of regulations impacting Medical Affairs and field activities in the pharmaceutical industry
- Ability to identify and communicate strategic insights within the organization
- Excellent oral and written communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word
- Experience with using CRMS tools such as Salesforce
- Proven track record as a team player
- Experience as both an individual contributor and with project management
- Ability to work in a virtual environment
- Position may require ~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.