Medical Science Liaison

Omeros•United States,

11h•$190,000 - $210,000•Remote

About The Position

The Regional Medical Science Liaison (MSL) position will engage and further develop relationships with top institutions and key opinion leaders (KOLs), disseminate company-approved technical and scientific information, facilitate education on related disease states, and collaborate to support clinical research activities. Omeros is an innovative biotechnology company that discovers and develops first-in-class protein and small-molecule therapeutics for both large-market and orphan indications, with a focus on complement-mediated diseases, cancers, and addictive or compulsive disorders. Omeros’ lead complement inhibitor YARTEMLEA® (narsoplimab-wuug), which targets the lectin pathway’s effector enzyme MASP-2, is FDA-approved and commercially available in the U.S. for the treatment of hematopoietic stem cell transplant-associated thrombotic microangiopathy (TA-TMA) in adult and pediatric patients aged two years and older. A marketing authorization application seeking approval of YARTEMLEA for TA-TMA is currently under review at the European Medicines Agency. OMS1029, Omeros’ long-acting MASP-2 inhibitor, has successfully completed Phase 1 clinical trials. Under a recently announced asset purchase and licensing agreement, Novo Nordisk acquired global rights to zaltenibart (formerly OMS906), an inhibitor of MASP-3, the alternative pathway’s key activator, which is in clinical development for PNH and other alternative pathway indications, along with associated intellectual property and related assets. Omeros’ pipeline also includes OMS527, a phosphodiesterase 7 inhibitor in clinical development for cocaine use disorder, which is fully funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and a growing portfolio of novel recombinant antibodies targeting multidrug-resistant organisms and novel molecular and cellular therapeutic programs for oncology.

Requirements

Advanced clinical/science degree or professional credentials required (PharmD, PhD or MD) or equivalent
Minimum of 3 years of previous experience as an MSL in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
Clinical experience in neurology, oncology, immunology or cardiovascular disease desirable
Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory, commercial and clinical issues affecting the pharmaceutical industry is critical
Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are essential
Demonstrated planning, organizational and project management abilities are required
Ability to collaborate in a team environment and partner effectively across geographic areas and cross-functional groups is essential
Experience in at least one “start-up” biopharma company is desirable
Dependable automobile with liability insurance and valid driver’s license is required.
Must be a confident self-starter able to think strategically and also execute to deliver on medical plans.
As an external representative of Omeros, must always act in a professional manner.
Must have the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with management, peers, and subordinates.
Competent business writing and persuasive presentation skills required.
Must display superior organizational management and problem solving skills.
Must feel comfortable managing multiple projects, therapeutic areas, and external/internal relationships.

Responsibilities

Build and foster productive professional relationships and partnerships with core local, national and international KOLs in the areas of medical education and clinical/scientific research, serving as a key clinical and scientific resource
Maintain thorough and up-to-date knowledge of disease state, clinical information and product data within relevant therapeutic areas
In alignment with the overall medical strategy and plan implement strategies and tactics to effectively communicate complex scientific education, including disease state and product information
Effectively deliver medical and scientific presentations to diverse audiences, including physicians, pharmacists, nurses, payers, and internal staff
Contribute to the development and implementation of publication planning, medical education strategies, initiatives and materials, standard response letters
Facilitate submission and discussion of independent investigator-initiated studies as a conduit between the investigator and internal Omeros IIS committee
Contribute to the development of medical affairs materials such as slide decks, abstracts, or manuscripts
Identify opportunities to partner with KOLs on disease state or therapeutic initiatives
Support and facilitate speaker training initiatives.
Collect, analyze and interpret disease state and technical product information at medical congresses
Provide clinical/scientific education for Sales & Marketing staff
Partner and collaborate effectively with internal groups, including Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Pharmacovigilance, and Sales & Marketing
Support clinical development activities through site identification and investigator recruitment and education
Support market access initiatives such as engagement of or presentation to commercial and public payers, as needed
Complete administrative responsibilities and internal projects as assigned, in a timely and accurate manner
Conduct all activities and responsibilities in accordance with all relevant legal, regulatory and corporate regulations and guidelines, including the Omeros Corporation Code of Business Conduct & Ethics, policies and procedures.