Medical Science Liaison - Southeast

Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals • Jacksonville, FL

4d • Remote

About The Position

Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel therapies for diseases with unmet needs, particularly in cardiovascular indications. With expertise in immunology and inflammation, Kiniksa is advancing a portfolio of medicines, including ARCALYST®, the first and only FDA-approved therapy for recurrent pericarditis. The company values rigorous science, bold innovation, and a patient-first culture. The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) reports to the Senior Director, Field Medical Affairs and is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders to provide medical and scientific support for Kiniksa's clinical development and pipeline programs. This field-based role serves as a medical expert, establishing relationships with the medical and scientific community within a designated geography. The MSL collaborates with internal teams to execute development program strategies and tactics, adhering to company and regulatory guidelines.

Requirements

• MD, PharmD, PhD, DO, NP, PA, MS-CGC or other advanced scientific degree plus 3+ years relevant industry, field medical or clinical experience required (preferably inclusive of 1- 3+ years MSL experience).
• Must possess excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate scientific and medical information to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with Thought Leaders/Subject Matter Experts and other healthcare professionals.
• Must exhibit a strong background in collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong commitment to compliance and ethical standards.
• Must exhibit characteristics that exemplify drive, passion, and focus that will translate into significant contributions towards building a global generational company.
• Must show the ability to multi-task and change course quickly.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time (primarily in the assigned territory) including weekends and overnights as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical and/or therapeutic experience in Cardiology, Rheumatology or Immunology is strongly preferred.
• Experience with biologic immunotherapies.
• Experience in rare diseases and orphan drug launches.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes a territory strategic and tactical plan aligned with Kiniksa’s medical and scientific needs.
• Identifies, cultivates, and maintains quality relationships with key Thought Leaders and stakeholders nationally and regionally to increase scientific and clinical knowledge of products, drive disease awareness, and product acceptance.
• Supports commercial and headquarter integration with targeted thought leaders by facilitating collaboration aligned with Kiniksa’s mission, strategy, and objectives through one-on-one interactions, small group discussions, and presentations.
• Drives ongoing clinical trial execution at study sites in collaboration with Clinical Research and Development, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and Program Management, including site identification, evaluation, training, recruitment, and participation at Investigator’s Meetings.
• Documents and communicates medical insights from the field to internal stakeholders on a continuous basis.
• Establishes role as a reliable, trusted resource of accurate, up-to-date, medical, and scientific knowledge.
• Builds and maintains technical and clinical expertise across therapeutic areas to enable deep scientific discourse externally, with a focus on continuous coordination and collaboration with Kiniksa’s research and development team.
• Serves as a primary scientific resource for staffing at scientific congresses, discussions at advisory boards, and training of internal colleagues.
• Partners cross-functionally with other key members of the Kiniksa team to optimize product strategy alignment and provide medical input to interdepartmental projects, as well as clinical education to internal teams when necessary.
• Plans and attends select national and regional scientific meetings in the cardiology and rheumatology space, and prepares summaries of key findings.
• Responsible for accurate (internally approved) and timely responses to unsolicited requests for medical information in the field from healthcare professionals.
• Complies with applicable internal and external guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains annual expenses within assigned budget parameters.
• Documents field activities accurately and in a timely fashion.

Benefits

• Compensation decisions are based on objective criteria including role responsibilities, experience/qualifications, internal equity, geographic location, and external market benchmarks.
• Kiniksa is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, genetics, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or any other legally protected category.
• We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
• Please contact us to request accommodation.

What This Job Offers

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