Medical Science Liaison - South Central

Omeros•United States,

18h•$190,000 - $210,000

About The Position

Omeros is hiring a Regional Medical Science Liaison for its Medical Affairs Team. The role engages and develops relationships with leading institutions and key opinion leaders (KOLs), disseminates company-approved scientific and technical information, facilitates disease-state education, and collaborates to support clinical research activities. Candidates should be located in NE, KS, OK, TX, MO, AR, or LA. The MSL serves as a clinical and scientific resource, communicates complex disease-state and product information, supports medical education and publication initiatives, and partners with internal teams and external stakeholders. The role also contributes to clinical development through site identification, investigator recruitment and education, and support of investigator-initiated studies. Extensive overnight travel of 50–75% is required. Omeros is a biotechnology company that discovers and develops protein and small-molecule therapeutics for large-market and orphan indications. Its areas of focus include complement-mediated diseases, cancers, and addictive or compulsive disorders.

Requirements

Advanced clinical or science degree or professional credentials (PharmD, PhD, or MD) or equivalent.
At least 3 years of prior MSL experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory, commercial, and clinical issues affecting the pharmaceutical industry.
Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated planning, organizational, and project management abilities.
Ability to collaborate in a team environment and partner effectively across geographic areas and cross-functional groups.
Dependable automobile with liability insurance and a valid driver’s license.
Confident self-starter able to think strategically and execute medical plans.
Must represent Omeros professionally and build and maintain positive relationships with management, peers, and subordinates.
Competent business writing and persuasive presentation skills.
Strong organizational management and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects, therapeutic areas, and internal and external relationships.
Able to undertake extensive overnight travel (50–75%).
Able to perform intermittent physical activity, including bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, or lifting up to 40 lbs; the role may involve prolonged sitting.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience in neurology, oncology, immunology, or cardiovascular disease.
Experience at at least one start-up biopharmaceutical company.

Responsibilities

Build and foster professional relationships and partnerships with local, national, and international KOLs in medical education and clinical or scientific research.
Maintain thorough, up-to-date knowledge of disease states, clinical information, and product data in relevant therapeutic areas.
Implement strategies and tactics aligned with the medical strategy and plan to communicate scientific education, including disease-state and product information.
Deliver medical and scientific presentations to physicians, pharmacists, nurses, payers, and internal staff.
Contribute to publication planning, medical education strategies and initiatives, educational materials, and standard response letters.
Facilitate submission and discussion of independent investigator-initiated studies, connecting investigators with Omeros’s IIS committee.
Contribute to medical affairs materials such as slide decks, abstracts, and 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 and scientific education to Sales & Marketing staff.
Collaborate with internal groups, including Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Pharmacovigilance, and Sales & Marketing.
Support clinical development through site identification, investigator recruitment, and investigator education.
Support market access initiatives, including engagement with or presentations to commercial and public payers as needed.
Complete administrative responsibilities and internal projects accurately and on time.
Conduct activities in accordance with applicable legal, regulatory, and corporate requirements, including the Omeros Corporation Code of Business Conduct & Ethics and company policies and procedures.