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United Therapeutics Corporation•Oklahoma City, TX

1d•$140,000 - $220,000•Remote

About The Position

United Therapeutics (Nasdaq: UTHR) is the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation, focused on developing novel pharmaceutical therapies and technologies to expand the availability of transplantable organs. Founded in 1996 to find a cure for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), the company now has six FDA-approved therapies for PAH, pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD), and neuroblastoma. Their near-term pipeline includes therapies for PAH and pulmonary fibrosis (PF). United Therapeutics is also working to create manufactured organs to address the shortage for transplant. The ideal candidate is 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, they combine initiative, nimbleness, and strong communication skills with positive energy to deliver results in a compliant manner. They are known for being easy to work with, embracing learning, and thriving in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Requirements

For Medical Science Liaison: 6+ years of experience working in the biotech / pharmaceutical industry (or appropriate clinical setting) with a Master's Degree in life sciences or relevant field (e.g., NP, PA) OR 2+ years of experience working in the biotech / pharmaceutical industry (or appropriate clinical setting) with a PharmD, PhD, or MD and 3+ years of clinical experience in cardiovascular, respiratory, pulmonary or relevant disease state(s).
For Medical Science Liaison: 1+ years as a Medical Science Liaison or equivalent combination of clinical and MSL experience.
For Senior Medical Science Liaison: 8+ years of experience working in the biotech / pharmaceutical industry (or appropriate clinical setting) with a Master's Degree in a relevant life sciences field (e.g., NP, PA) OR 5+ years of experience working in the biotech / pharmaceutical industry (or appropriate clinical setting) with a PharmD, PhD, or MD.
For Senior Medical Science Liaison: 3+ years of experience working in PAH.
For Senior Medical Science Liaison: 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.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Strong presentation, facilitation and instructional skills.
Ability to travel up to 80%, including overnight travel.
Expert level of scientific knowledge (for Senior Medical Science Liaison).

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

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.
Serve as a mentor/trainer for junior level MSLs.
Take the lead on key Medical Affairs projects.
Provide leadership to the MSL team in the absence of the Senior Manager/Manager on a limited basis.
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 PAH 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.
Contribute to the development of departmental infrastructure (eg, drafting SOPs).
Identify opportunities to enhance departmental work stream efficiencies.