Medical Science Liaison - Los Angeles/Southern California

Insmed Incorporated•Los Angeles, CA

8d•$165,000 - $214,500•Remote

About The Position

Insmed is seeking a Medical Science Liaison for its Field Medical team to cover the Los Angeles and Southern California region. Candidates in Los Angeles, San Bernardino/Inland Empire, and Las Vegas, Nevada, will be considered. Reporting to the Regional Director, US Medical, the MSL builds and maintains professional relationships with healthcare professionals, physicians, academic institutions, and researchers, providing medical and scientific support across Insmed's therapeutic areas, with a focus on rare, pulmonary/respiratory, and infectious diseases. The role conducts scientific exchanges, presents product data, supports advisory boards, gathers healthcare professional insights, assists with clinical trial activities, and provides training to internal colleagues in alignment with Insmed's Medical Affairs plans and patient-first mission. The MSL is accountable for accurate and timely documentation, appropriate scientific communication, assigned budget management, and support of Medical Affairs and Clinical Development programs. This is a fully remote role performed from the designated region, with travel for team meetings or events and frequent domestic and/or international travel of up to 60–80%.

Requirements

Advanced degree in a life sciences field: PharmD, PhD, MD, or NP/PA.
At least 1 year of experience as an MSL, unless the candidate has strong relevant field medical experience or a combination of education and experience.
Excellent command of English.
Effective presentation skills and advanced interpersonal skills, including listening, probing, persuasiveness, and negotiation.
Conflict-resolution and problem-solving skills, with uncompromising ethical standards and conduct.
Knowledge of the PhRMA Code of Conduct, the Sunshine Act, HIPAA regulations, promotional regulations, and other laws and regulations applicable to the role.
Ability to understand and discuss topics at the intersection of medicine and policy relevant to Insmed, including disease conditions, patient-reported outcomes, competitive pipelines and lifecycle plans, medical and pharmacy benefits, and quality programs.
Commitment to self-improvement.
Ability to build relationships, network, and work cross-functionally.
In-depth understanding of the U.S. healthcare system and healthcare policy.
Residence in the designated region.

Nice To Haves

Experience in rare or orphan diseases, pulmonary or respiratory diseases, and infectious disease.
Other pharmaceutical experience, such as Medical Information, Medical Strategy, or clinical management or trial experience.
Two years of clinical or research experience outside the pharmaceutical industry.
Experience in health outcomes, pharmacoeconomics, or population-based health management.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain professional relationships with external healthcare practitioners and provide comprehensive medical and scientific support for assigned Insmed therapeutic areas.
Document activities accurately and in a timely manner.
Engage in scientific exchanges about product information, disease education, research ideas, and activities with physicians and ancillary healthcare professionals.
Coordinate with Insmed personnel to support training, access to educational resources, and alignment between Medical Affairs plans and patient and healthcare professional needs.
Maintain annual expenses within assigned budget parameters.
Identify medical experts, consultants, investigators, and healthcare professionals in assigned therapeutic areas and maintain professional relationships with them.
Communicate current and emerging medical and scientific information about Insmed therapeutic disease areas and products to support appropriate prescribing and improved patient outcomes.
Present Insmed product data to healthcare professionals, physicians, academic institutions, researchers, and allied healthcare professionals in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Implement advisory boards and other scientific forums and relay customer insights and feedback to Insmed.
Conduct scientific exchanges at Centers of Excellence and Academic Medical Centers, ensuring organizations have current disease-state and product information.
Serve as a local therapeutic-area medical and scientific resource for product planning, clinical insights, and intelligence; collect, synthesize, and deliver healthcare professional insights.
Support research and development programs as requested by R&D, Clinical Operations, and Medical Affairs, including trial-site identification, recruitment support, and issue resolution.
Provide medical and scientific support to payers, commercial managed markets, and related healthcare organizations to facilitate appropriate patient access to Insmed medications.
Deliver product and disease-state training and mentoring to Insmed colleagues.
Support and execute Medical Affairs plans, Clinical Development projects, programs, and initiatives.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Mental health support and access to an Employee Assistance Program.
Annual wellbeing reimbursement.
Generous paid time off policies.
Fertility and family-forming benefits and caregiver support.
Flexible work schedules with purposeful in-person collaboration.
401(k) plan with a competitive company match.
Annual equity awards.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Company-paid life and disability insurance.
Company Learning Institute with LinkedIn Learning, skill-building workshops, leadership programs, mentorship connections, and networking opportunities.
Employee resource groups, service and recognition programs, and opportunities to connect, volunteer, and give back.