Director, Rare Disease Medical Science Liaison

Kyowa Kirin North America • Princeton, NJ

15h • Remote

About The Position

Kyowa Kirin is a global specialty pharmaceutical company focused on discovering and delivering novel medicines in areas like bone and mineral, intractable hematologic, hematology oncology, and rare disease. The Director, Rare Disease Medical Science Liaison will lead a national team of MSLs in rare disease, serving as a liaison to the medical and scientific community. This role involves guiding MSLs in identifying and building relationships with medical societies, study groups, Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), and other Health Care Professionals (HCPs). The Director will engage in scientific exchange during field ride-alongs and at medical conferences and advisory board meetings. They may also temporarily cover vacant territories and perform MSL functions.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in medical science (MD, PharmD, or PhD) or healthcare professional credentials.
• Minimum of five (5) years of field-based Medical Affairs experience.
• At least four (4) years of field medical or Medical Science Liaison (MSL) experience.
• Prior people leadership or management experience within Medical Affairs, MSL, or a related discipline is strongly preferred.
• Outstanding leadership abilities including a demonstrated capacity to lead, inspire and build collaborative relationships, and manage/resolve conflicts effectively.
• Results-driven with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrated success in working well cross-functionally.
• Deep understanding of drug development, legal and regulatory compliance guidelines.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, listening, and presentation).
• Strong experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Commitment to the highest ethical, legal, regulatory, and scientific standards in all aspects of work.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, meet deadlines, make decisions, and change course of action quickly.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through.
• Ability to flex and deal with ambiguity in a dynamic, fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Passion for personal learning and development.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to develop consensus within a multinational organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the US Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Rare Disease program, acting as a role model.
• Become knowledgeable in relevant disease states, literature, and KK rare disease-focused products.
• Participate in and contribute to annual strategic medical planning and serve as a core member of the Rare Disease Medical Affairs Strategy Team for North America.
• Lead the development and execution of KOL engagement and territory planning strategies.
• Contribute to the MSL skills training plan and lead the development of the rare disease scientific training plan.
• Coordinate with internal partners to identify educational gaps and organize team/individual training.
• Hire, train, develop, inspire, and mentor field-based MSL team members, including conducting quarterly field rides.
• Work regularly in the field (territories and conferences) with each MSL on the team.
• Create and execute a strategic MSL plan.
• Develop team goals and provide ongoing coaching to team members.
• Manage MSL team performance and compliance.
• Compile, organize, collate, and synthesize insights gathered by the MSL team.
• Create and execute a strategic disease area MSL plan, including KPI definition, metrics tracking, and reporting.
• Model best practices for insight gathering across the MSL team.
• Assist MSL team members in guiding healthcare professionals through the submission of IIS proposals.
• Support MSLs in educating healthcare professionals and managed market decision-makers on Kyowa Kirin’s product portfolio.
• Ensure the appropriate dissemination of scientific and clinical information in a timely, ethical, and customer-focused manner.
• Facilitate speaker development and provide support for speaker training and annual speaker audits.
• Attend and provide scientific support at select national, regional, and local medical conferences.
• Actively participate in advisory boards and clinical investigator meetings.
• Synthesize information gathered from field interactions to ensure the delivery of high-quality insight reports to Medical Affairs colleagues.
• Identify team members’ strengths, development opportunities, and interests, and develop Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
• Assign projects aligned with IDPs and team objectives to further develop team members’ skills.
• Adhere to all company regulatory, compliance, and policy requirements.

Benefits

• 401K with company match
• Annual Bonus Program
• Generous PTO and Holiday Schedule (includes Summer and Winter Shut-Downs, Sick Days and Volunteer Days)
• Healthcare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Prescription Drugs and Vision)
• HSA & FSA Programs
• Well-Being and Work/Life Programs
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Concierge Services
• Long Term Incentive Program (subject to job level and performance)
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director