Senior Medical Science Liaison - Northern California

Senior Medical Science Liaison - Northern California

Location:

California (Northern)
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Employment type:

Full-Time/Regular
• Remote work is possible

As a field-based medical expert, the Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) supports Akebia’s products and therapeutic areas by advancing scientific and collaborative relationships and translating knowledge to external healthcare communities and internal stakeholders to optimize patient outcomes.

• Acquire and maintain an advanced level of clinical-scientific knowledge in anemia and CKD, and other disease states related to Akebia’s products. Maintain a basic level of knowledge about the broader portfolio and associated diseases.
• Identify and engage appropriate KOLs/KMEs and HCPs in the renal/nephrology space for objective-based interactions to develop professional relationships and exchange clinical-scientific information relevant to Akebia’s products and areas of therapeutic interest.
• Accurately and compliantly interpret and disseminate balanced and factual scientific, clinical, and health economic data. Gather and evaluate new information as it applies to Akebia’s products and therapeutic areas.
• Gather, translate, and communicate actionable, strategy-aligned insights from scientific, educational, and conference interactions.
• Respond to unsolicited requests regarding any Investigator Sponsored Study (ISS) within the ISS program. Support ISS submissions through internal review and approval processes. Monitor and communicate progress for ISSs approved and supported.
• Deliver approved educational programs to relevant healthcare audiences (e.g., HCPs, Managed Care Organizations, Dialysis Organizations, Specialty Pharmacies).
• Collaborate with Akebia’s clinical team to coordinate and optimize educational and research support for sites/investigators participating in Akebia’s clinical trials.
• Identify educational needs within the medical community around anemia in CKD management.
• Adhere to all regulatory and compliance guidelines and company policies in all aspects of scientific dissemination of information, including responses to unsolicited medical information requests.
• Attend scientific and medical meetings.

• Advanced clinical or medical degree (MD, Pharm
  
  D, PhD, NP, PA or equivalent).
• 3+ years of MSL experience in the renal/nephrology space.
• Strong clinical and pharmaceutical background with CKD/nephrology.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent strategic thinking, negotiation abilities, and problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently as well as cross-functionally.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure in a compliant and highly regulated environment.
• Travel 50-60%.

• Advanced knowledge and experience within Dialysis Organizations (DOs).

Targeted Base: $169,875 - $209,846. Base pay may fall outside the range shown depending on qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Base pay is one component of the total rewards package, which may include a corporate bonus program, incentive compensation, equity, and benefits (health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, etc.).