Medical Science Liaison - Neurology (U.S. West/Central)

PTC Therapeutics, Inc.

8d•$169,300 - $213,100

About The Position

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based Medical Affairs position representing PTC and its products to key opinion leaders, clinicians, academic institutions, and professional organizations. The MSL responds to unsolicited requests for information about PTC marketed and developing products and serves as a clinical and medical expert on the company’s products. Through scientific discussions about products and disease states, the MSL develops long-term professional relationships and supports safe and effective product utilization. The role also provides company management with insights on market dynamics, business development, and client feedback, and works with internal and external partners on Medical Affairs issues while supporting compliance with regulatory requirements and company SOPs. The candidate should be based in the Central or West Coast time zone. This is an office-based/field-based position with 50–60% travel, including daily travel to customer accounts and overnight travel. Overnight and/or weekend travel outside the assigned territory is also required. The role requires daily entry to hospitals and other medical facilities and compliance with their vendor credentialing requirements, which may include training, background checks, and proof of immunization. The expected base salary range is $169,300–$213,100. The offered salary depends on the candidate’s education, background, and experience, as well as internal equity. PTC employees are eligible for short- and long-term incentives and may enroll in medical, dental, vision, and retirement savings plans.

Requirements

Advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, DNP, MSN, MS, or Genetic Counselor) and at least 2 years of experience as a Medical Science Liaison.
Experience supporting an orphan product and/or prior clinical experience in neuromuscular disorders, genetics, or rare disease.
Experience supporting high-cost products distributed through a specialty pharmacy and requiring extensive coordination with patient access services.
Hands-on experience establishing and maintaining relationships and scientific or medical credibility with KOLs, clinicians, HCPs, payors, and/or academic institutions.
Demonstrated ability to interpret scientific data and present research information to scientists and HCPs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including scientific and technical writing and presentations, and the ability to clearly communicate complex technical information.
Excellent understanding of the pharmaceutical delivery process.
Ability to influence without direct authority.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with internal and external team members.
Analytical thinking, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
Strong planning, organization, and time-management skills, including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects.
Valid driver’s license, personal automobile, and active vehicle insurance policy; ability to travel daily to customer accounts and drive and/or fly long distances.
Ability to meet medical-facility vendor credentialing requirements, which may include training, background checks, and proof of immunization.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Duchenne muscular dystrophy or Friedreich’s Ataxia.
Special knowledge or skills and/or preferred licenses or certificates.
Experience supporting an orphan product, rare disease, and/or specialized drugs.

Responsibilities

Represent PTC at national and regional medical meetings and symposia, engage with attendees, attend scientific sessions and poster presentations, gather information, summarize findings, and cultivate professional relationships when appropriate.
Deliver fair-balanced, objective clinical and scientific presentations to healthcare professionals, payors, and patient organizations in response to unsolicited requests about company products.
Identify speakers for advisory boards, symposia, and educational programs using regulatory-approved materials, slide sets, abstracts, and posters.
Support regional Medical Affairs initiatives, including advisory boards, as needed.
Provide management with information on competitive therapies, business development opportunities and risks, and market insights.
Establish, manage, and maintain relationships with health authorities and relevant stakeholders, including KOLs, HCPs, academic institutions, payors, and patient organizations.
Facilitate timely and accurate submission of applications for unrestricted educational grants, research initiatives, and study support requests in accordance with company policy.
Maintain awareness of medical, clinical, regulatory, compliance, and quality issues and processes relevant to PTC therapeutic areas, and adhere to and support company standards.
Maintain competitor information relevant to therapeutic areas, goals, project activities, and product team priorities; stay current on therapeutic advances and competing therapies or products; analyze and apply intelligence findings; and communicate and present insights to appropriate internal stakeholders.