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

Ascendis Pharma•Cleveland, OH

6d•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 and builds relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) while educating healthcare providers about relevant disease states and products in the endocrinology pipeline. The position covers the Ohio Valley geography and reports to the Director, Field Medical Team. Estimated travel is approximately 50–75%. The estimated salary range is $175,000–$190,000 per year. The position may be eligible for discretionary annual bonus or incentive compensation, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives, paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent.
At least 5 years of pharmaceutical experience as a medical science liaison.
Outgoing disposition and 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 geography.
Valid driver’s license in the state of residence and a satisfactory driving record that is maintained.

Nice To Haves

Experience in pediatric endocrinology, endocrinology, or rare disease.

Responsibilities

Represent Medical Affairs in the field as an external-facing medical representative.
Build awareness of Ascendis Pharma in the endocrinology community and communicate the potential of TransCon technology.
Maintain medical expertise related to the portfolio, pipeline, and relevant disease states, including bone and growth.
Deliver medical and scientific presentations to internal and external audiences.
Identify KOLs and relevant organizations, including professional associations and patient advocacy groups, within the assigned geography.
Identify 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.
Capture insights about disease states, the Ascendis portfolio and pipeline, and competitors, and communicate them to internal stakeholders promptly and effectively.
Build relationships with internal colleagues, including Market Access, Marketing, and Sales, and provide 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 clinical data presentations, scientific exchange at the medical affairs booth, and internal or external meetings.
Provide 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.
Maintain compliance with department and corporate policies and procedures.