Medical Science Liaison (New England)

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals

10h•$190,000 - $210,000•Remote

About The Position

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing medicines for intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them. They utilize a broad portfolio of RNA chemistries and efficient modes of delivery to trigger the RNA interference mechanism for rapid, deep, and durable knockdown of target genes. Arrowhead's RNAi-based therapeutics leverage this natural pathway of gene silencing. The company is dedicated to developing innovative drugs for diseases with a genetic basis, often characterized by the overproduction of disease-involved proteins. Their RNAi technologies have the potential to address conditions in virtually any therapeutic area and pursue disease targets not addressable by small molecules and biologics. Arrowhead is a leader in applying RNAi to diseases outside the liver, with a clinical pipeline including liver and lung targets and promising preclinical candidates. The corporate headquarters is in Pasadena, CA, with R&D teams in Madison, WI & San Diego, CA, and a manufacturing facility in Verona, WI. Arrowhead employees are described as nimble, science-driven innovators collaborating to bring new therapies to patients. This specific position is for an experienced cardiometabolic Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join the Medical Affairs (MA) team in a dynamic and collaborative environment. This is a field-based role, and the candidate must reside within one of the designated territories. MSLs are responsible for building professional relationships with healthcare professionals through scientific engagement to support clinical stage and launch molecules. They achieve this through scientific exchange and by providing clinical and scientific support.

Requirements

PhD, PharmD, MD, or DO degree required
5 years of experience as an MSL
Cardiometabolic therapeutic experience
Industry experience in Medical Affairs at a biotech or pharma
High level verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively collaborate in a dynamic environment.
Strong comprehension of cardiometabolic therapeutic area.
Ability to interpret key scientific data and translate the findings to meet educational and research needs to affect corporate research strategic activities/decisions.
Ability to identify the unmet medical, educational, and research needs at a local & regional level in the medical community.
An understanding of the health care delivery system, including the managed care arena and its impact on patient care, regional medical care and the pharmaceutical industry.
Understanding of the design and execution of research studies and strategic implications.
Proven ability to drive results at a high level of quality as a strategic and creative thinker.
Demonstrates ability to deal with ambiguity and thrive in an ever-changing environment.
Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage projects and/or colleagues in successful implementation of business-critical projects.
Strong time management & organizational skills.
Ability to travel.

Responsibilities

Engage with cardiologists / endocrinologists / healthcare professionals / stakeholders to educate on clinical and scientific evidence to advance treatment landscape as aligned with strategic imperatives.
Educate on RNAi technology, hypertriglyceridemia, familial chylomicronemia syndrome, and hypercholesterolemia.
Synthesize and communicate clinical and scientific insights to internal stakeholders.
Attend and present at scientific congresses and meetings to stay up to date with the latest scientific developments and trends in cardiometabolic therapeutic area.
Respond to unsolicited inquiries consistent with MSL compliance standards.
Support company sponsored clinical trials through investigator site engagement.
Support speaker training as requested and ensure speakers are up to date with evolving disease and product data.
Support national, regional, and local scientific congresses including Opinion Leader (OL) engagement, session coverage, booth, and company debriefs.
Monitor and analyze scientific publications, clinical trials, and competitive landscape in the cardiometabolic therapeutic area.
Maintain clinical and scientific expertise and general industry business acumen.
Advance MSL value proposition, demonstrate tact and professionalism, and deliver results.
Act in accordance with company policies
Develop territory specific OL and account plans including OL profiles, pre-call planning, and follow up plans.
Communicate clinical and scientific information in an accurate and clear manner.
Document MSL quantitative and qualitative accomplishments.
Provide scientific support for Med Info inquiries, ensuring accurate and timely responses to healthcare professionals' queries.
Develop scientific content for medical education initiatives.
Support Medical Affairs as needed with special projects and initiatives.
Sophisticated cross-functional relationship management is critical for success.