Medical Science Liaison - Midwest
Keenova, Dallas, TX, United States
Requisition
JR000015726 Medical Science Liaison - Midwest (Open)
Job Title Medical Science Liaison - Midwest
Location Dallas, TX
Additional Locations Houston, TX
Job Description Summary A Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will serve as a liaison to the medical/scientific community and will be responsible for establishing, nurturing, and sustaining relationships with key stakeholders within the geographic and therapeutic area of coverage. This position, part of Medical Affairs, is field-based and necessitates a robust scientific foundation, either through technical or clinical expertise. MSLs are expected to be trusted sources of clinical and scientific information and also provide practical guidance to healthcare practitioners, key opinion leaders (KOL), professional associations, and healthcare payers. MSLs are accountable for ensuring that regional field strategies are executed in harmony with the company's scientific goals.
Responsibilities KOL Engagement
Develop relationships with focus KOLs in their assigned territory through engaging in scientific exchange
Engage in peer-to-peer scientific dialogue effectively communicating scientific, medical, technical, or product (reactive) content
Support HCP field education, training, and safe use of drugs or biologics.
Assess KOL alignment with the key scientific discussion topics to inform territory and medical strategy
Identify KOL Advocates and Collaborators within your assigned territory
Compliantly support company sponsored research, investigator-initiated research, external collaborative research, and publications associated with Keenova Therapeutics product(s)
Stay abreast of emerging scientific literature/clinical data and translate to applicable knowledge
HCP Engagement
Ensure appropriate communication of clinical and scientific information regarding FDA approved and pipeline products in a timely, ethical, and customer-focused manner with support of your manager
Respond to MIRFs with an initial contact within 2 days and a full answer within 3 weeks (when a standard response letter doesn’t exist)
Scientific Insights
Collect scientific and clinical insights based on scientific information/clinical data sharing to optimize medical communications and coordinated strategy and tactics across the organization.
Respond to all requests for directed insights within the expected timeframe
Participate in advisory boards as requested
Internal Project Support
Contributes scientific content and/or helps create materials in support of a project or initiative
Teamwork & Leadership
Participate in team calls, projects, and activities
Collaborate with MSL colleagues
Understand and operate in alignment with the Keenova Therapeutics Values and Leadership Framework
Requirements
Advanced scientific degree (MD, OD, PhD, PharmD) or clinical degree (NP, PA); or equivalent clinical experience (e.g., RN, RT) if appropriate
2+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, other healthcare environment or equivalent experience
Ability to effectively communicate scientific content through face-to-face individual meetings, small group interactions, and in writing
Effective collaboration with internal departments is essential, and the ability to work cohesively as a strong team player
Demonstrate independence, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills while showcasing problem-solving abilities, strategic thinking, and a patient-centered approach
Be committed to full compliance with all company SOPs, regulatory requirements, and applicable laws including PhRMA guidelines for field-based personnel.
Must possess a valid driver’s license
Preferences
Prior experience in Hepatology, Nephrology, or Transplantation
Demonstrated ability to access and develop relationships with external stakeholders
Thorough knowledge of medicine, treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, customer strategies, and FDA promotional guidelines, regulations, and ethical guidelines
Organizational Relationship/Scope This position reports to the MSL Field Director. The MSL may have contact with internal colleagues in pharmaceuticals, marketing, sales, research and development, strategy/portfolio management, regulatory, and medical affairs team members. External collaboration includes trade associations, professional societies, payers, clinicians, policy thought leaders, and various government personnel and agencies. Collaboration across a matrix organization is required. MSLs have no sales objectives or accountability for prescribing or sales of any Keenova Therapeutics product(s) and are required to avoid any situations that could create the appearance that they have such responsibilities.
Working Conditions Field-based
Ability to travel, up to 60% of the time
Keenova offers employees a Total Rewards package which includes competitive pay and benefits. To learn more about our Total Rewards benefits please visit: Keenova Careers | Serve and Grow with Purpose | Keenova
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Job Title Medical Science Liaison - Midwest
Location Dallas, TX
Additional Locations Houston, TX
Job Description Summary A Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will serve as a liaison to the medical/scientific community and will be responsible for establishing, nurturing, and sustaining relationships with key stakeholders within the geographic and therapeutic area of coverage. This position, part of Medical Affairs, is field-based and necessitates a robust scientific foundation, either through technical or clinical expertise. MSLs are expected to be trusted sources of clinical and scientific information and also provide practical guidance to healthcare practitioners, key opinion leaders (KOL), professional associations, and healthcare payers. MSLs are accountable for ensuring that regional field strategies are executed in harmony with the company's scientific goals.
Responsibilities KOL Engagement
Develop relationships with focus KOLs in their assigned territory through engaging in scientific exchange
Engage in peer-to-peer scientific dialogue effectively communicating scientific, medical, technical, or product (reactive) content
Support HCP field education, training, and safe use of drugs or biologics.
Assess KOL alignment with the key scientific discussion topics to inform territory and medical strategy
Identify KOL Advocates and Collaborators within your assigned territory
Compliantly support company sponsored research, investigator-initiated research, external collaborative research, and publications associated with Keenova Therapeutics product(s)
Stay abreast of emerging scientific literature/clinical data and translate to applicable knowledge
HCP Engagement
Ensure appropriate communication of clinical and scientific information regarding FDA approved and pipeline products in a timely, ethical, and customer-focused manner with support of your manager
Respond to MIRFs with an initial contact within 2 days and a full answer within 3 weeks (when a standard response letter doesn’t exist)
Scientific Insights
Collect scientific and clinical insights based on scientific information/clinical data sharing to optimize medical communications and coordinated strategy and tactics across the organization.
Respond to all requests for directed insights within the expected timeframe
Participate in advisory boards as requested
Internal Project Support
Contributes scientific content and/or helps create materials in support of a project or initiative
Teamwork & Leadership
Participate in team calls, projects, and activities
Collaborate with MSL colleagues
Understand and operate in alignment with the Keenova Therapeutics Values and Leadership Framework
Requirements
Advanced scientific degree (MD, OD, PhD, PharmD) or clinical degree (NP, PA); or equivalent clinical experience (e.g., RN, RT) if appropriate
2+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, other healthcare environment or equivalent experience
Ability to effectively communicate scientific content through face-to-face individual meetings, small group interactions, and in writing
Effective collaboration with internal departments is essential, and the ability to work cohesively as a strong team player
Demonstrate independence, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills while showcasing problem-solving abilities, strategic thinking, and a patient-centered approach
Be committed to full compliance with all company SOPs, regulatory requirements, and applicable laws including PhRMA guidelines for field-based personnel.
Must possess a valid driver’s license
Preferences
Prior experience in Hepatology, Nephrology, or Transplantation
Demonstrated ability to access and develop relationships with external stakeholders
Thorough knowledge of medicine, treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, customer strategies, and FDA promotional guidelines, regulations, and ethical guidelines
Organizational Relationship/Scope This position reports to the MSL Field Director. The MSL may have contact with internal colleagues in pharmaceuticals, marketing, sales, research and development, strategy/portfolio management, regulatory, and medical affairs team members. External collaboration includes trade associations, professional societies, payers, clinicians, policy thought leaders, and various government personnel and agencies. Collaboration across a matrix organization is required. MSLs have no sales objectives or accountability for prescribing or sales of any Keenova Therapeutics product(s) and are required to avoid any situations that could create the appearance that they have such responsibilities.
Working Conditions Field-based
Ability to travel, up to 60% of the time
Keenova offers employees a Total Rewards package which includes competitive pay and benefits. To learn more about our Total Rewards benefits please visit: Keenova Careers | Serve and Grow with Purpose | Keenova
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