Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - Mid-Atlantic

Disc Medicine•Remote, MA

8d•$186,000 - $228,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Disc Medicine is seeking a field-based Medical Science Liaison to cover the Mid-Atlantic territory (NJ, PA, DE, MD, DC, VA, WV, NC, and SC) and advance the medical objectives of its clinical development programs. The MSL will build and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals (HCPs), institutions, and payers, serving as a scientific and clinical resource through peer-to-peer exchange. The role also engages the scientific community to support research, publications, education, and identification of unmet patient needs. The position is described as a dynamic hybrid role, with flexibility to work remotely or from Disc Medicine’s headquarters in Watertown, MA. It requires extensive travel within the assigned territory to engage with KOLs and HCPs and attend scientific conferences. Disc Medicine is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing novel treatments for serious hematologic diseases. Its portfolio targets biological pathways of red blood cell biology, specifically heme biosynthesis and iron homeostasis. The company emphasizes collaboration, professional development, scientific integrity, and an inclusive culture.

Requirements

Advanced clinical or scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO, DNP, or MSc) or equivalent professional credentials (NP, PA).
At least 3 years of biopharmaceutical industry experience as an MSL or in a related field-based medical affairs role.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to convey complex scientific concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
Ability to develop and execute a territory medical plan, working effectively independently and in collaboration with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
Intellectual curiosity, professionalism, adaptability, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Strong analytical skills and ability to critically evaluate and interpret scientific literature.
Proven ability to build and sustain trusted relationships with KOLs and HCPs.
Working knowledge of compliance and regulatory guidelines governing medical affairs activities.
Ability to travel extensively within the assigned territory to engage with KOLs and HCPs and attend scientific conferences.

Nice To Haves

Experience in hematology, dermatology, or rare disease.
Product launch experience, strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a field-based scientific and clinical resource and customer-facing extension of Disc Medicine Medical Affairs.
Identify and develop deep relationships with academic and community-based KOLs, HCPs, institutions, and investigators across hematology, dermatology, hepatology, and rare disease communities.
Conduct compliant peer-to-peer scientific exchange on disease state, unmet medical need, and patient care challenges in erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) and other hematologic diseases.
Respond to unsolicited medical information requests and deliver reactive clinical data presentations in one-on-one and group settings.
Support company-sponsored trials, investigator-initiated trials (IITs), research collaborations, and expanded access.
Gather and communicate actionable field insights from KOL and HCP interactions to inform medical strategy.
Plan and present at regional advisory boards within the territory, as applicable.
Collaborate with Clinical Development, Medical Information, Market Access, and Commercial colleagues, and provide scientific training to internal teams as appropriate.
Conduct activities in accordance with applicable compliance, legal, and regulatory guidelines.