Medical Science Liaison (Ohio Valley) - Job ID: 2079

Ascendis Pharma • Cleveland, OH

7d • $175,000 - $190,000 • Remote

About The Position

Ascendis Pharma is seeking a remote Medical Science Liaison to serve as an external-facing scientific expert in Medical Affairs. The role communicates confidently about company products using clinical and scientific expertise, identifies and develops relationships with key opinion leaders, and educates healthcare providers about disease states and products in the Ascendis Pharma endocrinology pipeline. The position covers the Ohio Valley and reports to the Director, Field Medical Team. Estimated travel is approximately 50–75%.

Requirements

• MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of pharmaceutical experience as a medical science liaison.
• Outgoing, with an appreciation for interacting with healthcare providers and researchers.
• Strong passion for patients.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to understand and effectively communicate scientific and clinical information in virtual and live settings.
• Ability to collaborate with a wide range of people to achieve results.
• Ability to work autonomously and organize and prioritize one's own work schedule.
• Ability to make decisions that significantly affect the department's credibility, operations, and services.
• Ability to create materials such as reports and presentations and present or speak to internal and external groups.
• Must live near a major airport hub within the assigned geography.
• Must possess a valid driver's license in the state of residence and maintain a satisfactory driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric endocrinology, endocrinology, or rare disease experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the field-based, external-facing medical representative of Medical Affairs.
• Create awareness of Ascendis Pharma in the endocrinology community and communicate the potential of TransCon technology to transform endocrinology practice.
• Maintain medical expertise regarding the portfolio, pipeline, and relevant disease states, including bone and growth.
• Deliver medical and scientific presentations to internal and external audiences.
• Identify key opinion leaders and key organizations, such as professional associations and patient advocacy groups, within the assigned geography.
• Identify the scientific needs of healthcare providers, researchers, and patient advocates relevant to patient care within the geography.
• Develop and maintain a KOL engagement plan that fosters collaborative relationships within the geography.
• Capture external insights about disease states, the Ascendis portfolio and pipeline, and competitors, and communicate them to internal stakeholders in a timely and effective manner.
• Build relationships with internal colleagues, including Market Access, Marketing, and Sales, by providing medical expertise and support as needed.
• Collaborate with Medical Outcomes Scientific Liaisons to support regional deliverables, including scientific support and internal or external presentations.
• Participate in developing and implementing Field Medical Team strategic goals and objectives.
• Provide scientific support at medical congresses, including participation in clinical data presentations, scientific exchange at the medical affairs booth, and internal or external meetings.
• Provide internal onboarding and ongoing medical training for commercial and medical colleagues.
• Serve as a primary contact for external researchers interested in investigator-initiated trials.
• Support clinical trial operations by identifying, supporting, and regularly engaging clinical trial investigators and sites; participate in patient-finding activities as needed.
• Document relevant activities in the CRM platform.
• Understand and maintain compliance with department and corporate policies and procedures.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company-offered life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Company-provided short- and long-term disability benefits
• Pet insurance
• Legal insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• Professional development
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various incentive compensation plans
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Mental health resources
• Paid leave benefits for new parents
• Paid time off
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Potential discretionary annual bonus or incentive compensation plan, depending on eligibility
• Potential discretionary stock-based long-term incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree