San Francisco)

United Therapeutics Corporation

14h•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. Its 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. Founded in 1996, the company develops treatments for rare, deadly diseases such as pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD), and neuroblastoma. United Therapeutics is also working to create manufactured organs to address the shortage of kidneys, hearts, lungs, and livers for transplant. 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. This role supports healthcare professionals (HCPs) and internal stakeholders across the organization, responding to unsolicited requests for information and acting as a liaison between PAH centers and internal departments. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a strong work ethic, a self-starter, and a team player who combines initiative, nimbleness, and strong communication skills to deliver results in a compliant manner.

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
For Senior Medical Science Liaison: Expert level of scientific knowledge

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