Medical Science Liaison (Miami/Ft.Lauderdale, FL)
About The Position
Alnylam is seeking an experienced Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join its TTR team and support its commitment to advancing the science and care of patients with transthyretin (TTR) amyloidosis. The role aims to improve disease understanding and support evidence-based clinical decision-making through high-quality scientific exchange. The MSL builds and sustains scientific partnerships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), investigators, and other healthcare professionals within an assigned geography. The position identifies unmet medical education needs, shares balanced scientific information—including mechanism of action and emerging clinical data—and gathers actionable medical insights for internal stakeholders. The role works closely with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Market Access, and Patient Advocacy to support strategic medical priorities for the TTR franchise, and reports to the geographically aligned Field Medical Director. The employee must reside within the territory and should expect 60–70% travel.
Requirements
- PhD, PharmD, DNP, or MD.
- Three to five years of industry experience.
- Proven clinical background that enables scientifically meaningful engagement with healthcare professionals.
- Experience in clinical research, patient recruitment, and investigator-sponsored trials.
- Experience in medical education and KOL management.
- Ability to communicate evidence-based scientific information effectively.
- Ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally.
- Ability to manage shifting priorities in a rapidly changing environment.
- Demonstrated decision-making and accountability.
- Must reside within the territory.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in cardiology and rare disease is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Partner with investigators and internal stakeholders to drive patient accrual.
- Identify key opinion leaders and cultivate a network of experts for key Alnylam disease areas.
- Develop, maintain, and execute U.S. KOL and institution plans within the assigned geography.
- Conduct and implement a comprehensive disease-awareness tactical plan within the assigned geography.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to identify opportunities to develop algorithms and guidelines that facilitate early diagnosis.
- Provide healthcare providers in the assigned geography with in-depth information on drug mechanisms of action and emerging clinical data.
- Serve as a liaison to healthcare professionals, professional organizations, disease-state advocacy groups, patient support groups, and educational foundations.
- Provide medical and scientific input into advisory-board planning and execution, and work with experts to review speaker presentations and provide additional medical background when requested.
- Contribute to the achievement of company objectives for pre-approved products.
- Provide educational meeting support at scientific congresses.
- Coordinate required medical, legal, and regulatory review and approval of field documents for distribution or presentation.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Lifestyle reimbursement program.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
- 401(k) with a generous company match.
- Paid time off, wellness days, and holidays.
- Two company-wide recharge breaks.
- Family resources and leave.
- Annual short-term incentive award, such as a bonus or sales incentive.
- Annual long-term incentive award, such as equity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
