Rare Disease Medical Science Liaison- South Central

Kyowa Kirin•Princeton, NJ

9d•Remote

About The Position

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based member of the Medical Affairs organization responsible for serving as the scientific and clinical expert for Kyowa Kirin's therapeutic areas and products. The MSL establishes and maintains trusted scientific relationships with healthcare professionals (HCPs), key opinion leaders (KOLs), researchers, and other external stakeholders to facilitate the exchange of accurate, balanced, and evidence-based scientific information. The MSL supports Medical Affairs objectives by providing scientific and clinical expertise, generating actionable medical insights, supporting evidence generation, and contributing to medical strategy while ensuring all activities are conducted in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and company policies.

Requirements

Advanced clinical or scientific degree or healthcare professional credential required (e.g., MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, NP, PA, MS, or equivalent).
Doctoral degree (MD, DO, PhD, or PharmD) preferred
Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL), field-based medical professional, or in a related clinical, scientific, or Medical Affairs role preferred.
Background in the Rare-Disease therapeutic area or related disease state preferred.
Demonstrated ability to engage healthcare professionals (HCPs), key opinion leaders (KOLs), investigators, and other external stakeholders through compliant scientific exchange.
Ability to interpret and communicate clinical and scientific data effectively to diverse audiences.
Familiarity with clinical research activities, including investigator-initiated studies (IIS) and/or company-sponsored clinical trials, preferred.
Involvement in scientific congresses, advisory boards, investigator meetings, or other medical education activities preferred.
Understanding of assigned disease states, therapeutic landscapes, treatment guidelines, and current standards of care.
Familiarity with clinical research methodology, evidence generation strategies, and interpretation of clinical trial data.
Working knowledge of FDA regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), pharmacovigilance requirements, Office of Inspector General (OIG) guidance, and applicable industry standards.
Proficiency in evaluating medical literature, synthesizing scientific information, and translating complex data into meaningful insights for healthcare professionals and internal stakeholders.
Skilled in delivering scientifically accurate, balanced, and compliant presentations to external and internal audiences.
Experience utilizing Medical Affairs systems, customer relationship management (CRM) platforms, and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Demonstrated capability to analyze medical insights, identify trends, and support data-driven decision-making within Medical Affairs.
Capacity to manage multiple priorities, organize field-based activities, and operate effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.
Outstanding interpersonal skills, including the ability to build strong working relationships and effectively manage conflict.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing ambiguity effectively.
Commitment to the highest ethical, legal, regulatory, and scientific standards.
Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and scientific integrity.
Passion for personal learning and professional development.
Cultural sensitivity and adaptability within multinational organizations.
The role requires the ability to work in a field-based environment with frequent travel, including extended periods of sitting during air, ground, and other forms of transportation.
The position may require prolonged use of computers and other office equipment, as well as the ability to attend and participate in scientific meetings, conferences, advisory boards, and healthcare professional engagements.
The employee must be able to navigate various work environments and maintain effective communication and presentation capabilities while traveling and performing job responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree (MD, DO, PhD, or PharmD) preferred
Background in the Rare-Disease therapeutic area or related disease state preferred.
Familiarity with clinical research activities, including investigator-initiated studies (IIS) and/or company-sponsored clinical trials, preferred.
Involvement in scientific congresses, advisory boards, investigator meetings, or other medical education activities preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish, develop, and maintain strategic scientific relationships with national, regional, and local key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals (HCPs), investigators, and other external stakeholders.
Serve as a trusted scientific expert by engaging in compliant, peer-to-peer scientific exchange and providing accurate, balanced, and evidence-based medical and clinical information regarding Kyowa Kirin products, disease states, and emerging clinical data, including responses to unsolicited medical information requests.
Gather, analyze, and communicate actionable medical insights, unmet medical needs, and competitive intelligence from field interactions to inform Medical Affairs strategy, evidence generation, and cross-functional decision-making.
Function as the regional scientific expert by identifying external stakeholder needs and connecting them with appropriate Medical Affairs resources, initiatives, and scientific collaborations.
Support the planning and execution of Medical Affairs objectives through scientific engagement at national, regional, and local medical congresses, advisory boards, investigator meetings, and other scientific forums.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with clinical investigators and support investigator-initiated studies (IIS) and company-sponsored clinical research in partnership with Clinical Operations, in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Develop and deliver scientific presentations, educational programs, and clinical resources for healthcare professionals and other appropriate stakeholders.
Deliver scientific education and training to internal cross-functional partners on disease states, therapeutic landscapes, clinical data, and Kyowa Krin products.
Build and maintain effective cross-functional partnerships across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, and other internal functions while maintaining appropriate boundaries between scientific and commercial activities.
Communicate important product safety information in accordance with Medical Affairs, Research & Development, pharmacovigilance, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Maintain current scientific knowledge through continuous review of clinical literature, treatment guidelines, and emerging data within assigned therapeutic area(s).
Disseminate product safety information to healthcare professionals in accordance with Medical Affairs, Research & Development, DHPL directives, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
Participate in cross-functional projects, Medical Affairs initiatives, and strategic planning activities, serving as a scientific resource to internal stakeholders.
Mentor and support the development of fellow MSLs by sharing scientific expertise, field insights, and best practices, as appropriate.
Perform all responsibilities in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, industry codes, company policies, and the highest standards of scientific integrity and ethical conduct.

Benefits

401K with company match
Annual Bonus Program (Sales Bonus for Sales Jobs)
Generous PTO and Holiday Schedule which includes Summer and Winter Shut-Downs, Sick Days and, Volunteer Days
Healthcare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Prescription Drugs and Vision)
HSA & FSA Programs
Well-Being and Work/Life Programs
Life & Disability Insurance
Concierge Services
Long Term Incentive Program (subject to job level and performance)
Pet Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Employee Referral Awards