Medical Science Liaison

Protara Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company committed to advancing transformative therapies for people with cancer and rare diseases. Protara’s portfolio includes its lead candidate, TARA-002, an investigational cell‑based therapy in development for the treatment of non‑muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) and lymphatic malformations (LMs). The Company is evaluating TARA-002 in an ongoing Phase 2 trial in NMIBC patients with carcinoma in situ (CIS) who are unresponsive or naïve to treatment with Bacillus Calmette‑Guérin (BCG), as well as a Phase 2 trial in pediatric patients with LMs. Additionally, Protara is developing IV Choline Chloride, an investigational phospholipid substrate replacement for patients on parenteral support who are otherwise unable to meet their choline needs via oral or enteral routes.

Protara was named one of the Best Places to Work by BioSpace, a leading industry news and job source. This honor demonstrates the company’s desirability in the recruitment marketplace, looking at various merits with an emphasis on culture, career growth and development opportunities, leadership and innovation. Attracting and retaining top talent is integral to building a successful company in biotech, and we are committed to ensuring Protara provides our employees with an exceptional experience throughout their careers, even as we continue to grow.

Job Overview

As our Medical Science Liaison (MSL), you’ll be part of our field‑based medical team, reporting to the Director of Medical Science Liaisons. The rare disease/oncology focused MSL develops on‑going professional relationships with national and regional healthcare opinion leaders and other healthcare professionals in the hospital, institutional or clinical setting to provide medical and scientific support for company initiatives for TARA‑002 (Lymphatic Malformations and NMIBC/oncology) and IV Choline Chloride.

Territories

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify and engage with top hospital‑based clinicians and researchers to understand scientific needs and gather insights that support Protara strategies.
• Provide evidence‑based data and up‑to‑date treatment guidelines to hospital staff.
• Develop and maintain scientific, clinical, and technical expertise in Protara’s rare disease and uro‑oncology portfolio through ongoing training and self‑education, including attendance at relevant conferences, scientific workshops, and review of key publications and resources.
• Build territory plans for assigned geographies to include strategies and tactics for engagement with HCPs/key opinion leaders (KOLs) at their respective institutions and medical congresses.
• Support clinical trial execution, including recruitment and site outreach, and communicate feedback to the Clinical Operations and Clinical Development teams.
• Identify, establish, and maintain collaborative relationships with key investigators, institutional leaders, medical groups, and consortia.
• Provide scientific evidence and clinical trial information to healthcare professionals, clinical trial staff, and payors in a clear, scientifically accurate, and balanced manner.
• Increase awareness in the medical community of the company and enhance company interaction with thought leaders.
• Assist in training of new hire MSLs and, as appropriate, design and implement effective training curricula and field resources that promote the company’s reputation as a patient‑oriented and science‑driven organization.
• Support the development and implementation of advisory boards and other scientific meetings. Present scientific data at these forums as requested.
• Monitor the competitive landscape for specific therapeutic areas of interest to the company, including current disease management strategies, approved products, new/emerging therapies, and differentiating features of approved/emerging competitor products. Contribute to CI plan for medical congresses and communicate insights back to the company.
• Execute MSL activities with adherence to all related policies and standard operating procedures, and with regulatory and other ethical guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.
• Address unsolicited medical questions related to clinical trials, investigator‑initiated research studies, and other scientific exchange.

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical/science degree or professional credentials required (MD/DO, PhD, PharmD, PA, NP, RN).
• 5+ years of experience in the biotech, start‑up or pharmaceutical industry, preferably in Medical Affairs, with 3+ years’ MSL experience and working with internal cross‑functional teams.
• Oncology and rare disease experience are required.
• Must have experience in a hospital, institutional or clinical/pharmacy setting.
• Drive for personal excellence and accountability; set these expectations for the field team and promote the same for Medical Affairs colleagues.
• Possess creative problem‑solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, team‑oriented environment.
• Strong organizational and business planning skills, including development of strategic plans and budgets, and adherence to targets.
• Ability to interact and communicate openly and effectively with management, team members, HCPs/TLs, nurse coordinators and other clinical trial site staff, and payors. Experience conducting formal scientific presentations.
• Strong analytical skills, especially regarding understanding and interpreting scientific and clinical research and literature.
• Adept, nimble, energetic, and comfortable in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment.
• Capable of, and motivated by, taking a hands‑on approach and "rolling up one’s sleeves."
• Extensive travel (up to approx. 60%, US and international) with possible weekend congress obligations.

Physical Demands

Average travel for this position is 50% with some variations based on the demands of the business needs. Must be willing to travel to clinical trial sites, vendors as applicable, and New York City office as needed.

Salary Requirements

Salary Range: $183,000 – $200,000 based on experience and qualifications. We offer a competitive Compensation & Benefits package including incentive bonus, equity compensation, matching 401(k), medical, dental, vision, commuter, and fertility benefits.

Why You’ll Love Working at Protara

• Friendly, open, and fun team‑oriented culture that values unique & diverse perspectives.
• Company‑wide dedication to profoundly impacting patients’ lives.
• Amazing culture whereby our core values and behaviors are shared cross‑functionally.
• Generous Paid Holidays and Unlimited PTO.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Protara is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. Protara is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, sex or gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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