Senior/Medical Science Liaison - Advanced Lung Disease (VA/DC)

United Therapeutics Corporation•Washington, DC

1d•Remote

About The Position

We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation. Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs. United Therapeutics (Nasdaq: UTHR) seeks to travel down the corridors of indifference to develop treatments for rare, deadly diseases. We were founded in 1996 by a family seeking a cure for their daughter’s pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Today, we have six FDA-approved therapies that treat PAH, pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) and neuroblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer. Our near-term pipeline seeks to develop additional therapies for PAH and pulmonary fibrosis (PF). The cure for end-stage life-threatening diseases like PAH, PH-ILD, PF, and many others is an organ transplant, but only a small percentage of donated organs are available to address the vast need. For this reason, we are working to create manufactured organs to address the shortage of kidneys, hearts, lungs, and livers available for transplant. We believe an unlimited supply of tolerable, transplantable organs will eliminate the transplant waiting list and cure end-stage organ diseases for which transplant is not currently an option. You are a strategic thinker with a strong work ethic who enjoys supporting HCPs and other internal stakeholders across the organization. As a self-starter and team player, you combine initiative, nimbleness, and strong communication skills with positive energy to deliver results in a compliant manner. You are known for being easy to work with, embracing learning, and thriving in a collaborative and dynamic environment. The Senior/Medical Science Liaison will serve as the primary field-based point of contact for current and future clinical investigators, speakers, and other health care providers on a range of clinical and scientific issues.

Requirements

NP, PA, Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD),Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or MD
8+ years of experience working in the biotech / pharmaceutical industry (or appropriate clinical setting) with a Master's Degree or 5+ years of experience working in the biotech / pharmaceutical industry (or appropriate clinical setting) with a PharmD, PhD, or MD and 3+ years of experience working in PAH, PH ILD, or transplant or 2+ years of experience working as a MSL
Ability to exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the effective conveyance of scientific and medical information to diverse audiences, both internal and external, in various settings
Strong team collaboration, planning, communication, and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to proactively drive initiatives and innovate solutions
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Expert level of scientific knowledge
Strong presentation, facilitation and instructional skills
Ability to travel up to 80%

Nice To Haves

Ability to work independently and adapt to changing work demand and new processes
Demonstrated commitment to high standards of performance; adept at multitasking, prioritization, and results-oriented work

Responsibilities

Respond to unsolicited requests for information that is beyond the scope of that which is approved for promotional use while adhering to United Therapeutics policy on the dissemination of scientific information
Serve as the primary contact between ILD and Transplant Centers and internal departments (i.e. Medical Affairs / Clinical Operations) with regard to company and investigator-initiated studies, ensuring scientific validity and alignment with the company’s medical strategy
Establish and maintain relationships with current and prospective thought leaders by engaging in discussions related to publication concepts and advisory boards and responding to grants request and CME educational endeavors
Provide medical and scientific training and support to key internal stakeholders, including clinical research associates, field sales teams, and marketing teams
Manage project work related to Medical Affairs activities as assigned by the senior management of Medical Affairs. This includes contributing to the development of departmental infrastructure (eg, drafting SOPs) and identifying opportunities to enhance departmental work stream efficiencies