Sr. Medical Science Liaison, Inborn Errors of Metabolism (Atlantic Region)

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical

15d•Remote

About The Position

ultrafocused – Work together to fearlessly uncover new possibilities We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join our team. In this role, you will serve as a key link between Ultragenyx and the rare disease medical community, delivering critical scientific information on our inborn errors of metabolism portfolio, pipeline, and products. This includes supporting preparation for the commercialization of AAV gene therapies for the treatment of glycogen storage disease type Ia (GSDIa) and mucopolysaccharidosis type IIIa (MPSIIIa). The Sr MSL will have a strong clinical and/or scientific background, exceptional communication skills and a passion to shape the future of rare disease medicine and will interact with KOLs and centers of excellence. The Sr. MSL will also build and maintain strong partnerships with cross-functional colleagues and work closely with the Field Medical leadership to ensure execution of the Field Medical plan.

Requirements

Terminal degree (e.g., MD, PhD, PharmD) in a clinical or medical specialty and minimum of 2 years prior experience as an MSL
Candidates with an advanced degree (e.g., MS, MSN, MPH) and at least 5 years MSL experience in a related field to the therapeutic area will also be considered
Demonstrated technical and scientific expertise in rare disease is preferred
Demonstrated experience effectively presenting clinical/scientific information in virtual and live settings are required
Exceptional understanding of the health care delivery system and its impact on patient care and regional medical care
Knowledge in interpreting and adhering to FDA regulations regarding product promotion, scientific exchange, and health care practitioner guidelines
Thinks strategically and leverages knowledge of general business practices, the industry, medical practices and Ultragenyx strategic objectives to identify field opportunities
Ability to relate and work with a wide range of people to achieve results
Ability to work autonomously to organize and prioritize one’s own work schedule
Ability to build and leverages strategic internal and external relationships to identify potential opportunities and partnerships to provide value and improve quality of care for patients
Accountable for individual territory management
Proactively and consistently delivers on commitments, prioritizes time, actions, and resources to meet goals
Approximately 60% travel in region and nationally is required; overnight travel is required as needed

Responsibilities

Provide fair balanced presentations and medical information in response to unsolicited questions as appropriate in academic, community, and healthcare provider settings
Develop and execute US territory and KOL engagement plans to enable high-quality, impactful scientific engagement and education.
Gather and lead reporting of medical and clinical insights that contribute to enhancement of Ultragenyx’s key medical positions, plans, future research and development efforts.
Analyzes KOL’s scientific point of view on Ultragenyx’s medical and scientific positions on rare diseases and executes appropriate action plan
Provide field-based medical affairs assistance for clinical research initiatives supported by the company, related to Investigator Initiated Trials, or other collaborative research and initiatives
Collaborate with the Clinical Operations organization to enhance patient enrollment in company-sponsored clinical trials by identifying appropriate clinical trial sites and interacting with investigators in ongoing studies
Leads projects/initiatives internally and represents medical affairs cross-functionally
Represent Ultragenyx at scientific conferences and meetings, engaging with KOLs and collating scientific data insights. Provide leadership to plan impactful medical engagement activities and deliver timely post-congress insight and competitive intelligence reporting.
Partner cross-functionally in assigned region, to optimize customer experience
Ensures all activities are compliant with company policy and procedures, which includes documentation of all relevant MSL activities in CRM platform, management of travel and expense budget, and accurate and timely completion of administrative reports, projects, and required training.