Cardiometabolic Medical Science Liaison

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company developing RNAi-based therapies for diseases with a genetic basis. The company focuses on innovative treatments targeting conditions involving overproduction of disease-related proteins, with programs spanning liver and lung diseases.

The Position

We are seeking an experienced cardiometabolic Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join the Medical Affairs team in a field-based role. Candidates must be located within one of the designated territories.

MSLs are responsible for developing professional relationships with healthcare professionals through scientific engagement to support clinical stage and launch molecules. MSLs engage healthcare professionals through scientific exchange and provide clinical and scientific support.

Responsibilities

• Engage with cardiologists, endocrinologists, healthcare professionals, and stakeholders to educate on clinical and scientific evidence aligned with strategic imperatives
• Educate on RNAi technology, hypertriglyceridemia, familial chylomicronemia syndrome, and hypercholesterolemia
• Synthesize and communicate clinical and scientific insights to internal stakeholders
• Attend and present at scientific congresses and meetings to stay current with developments in the cardiometabolic therapeutic area
• Respond to unsolicited inquiries consistent with MSL compliance standards
• Support company-sponsored clinical trials through investigator site engagement
• Support speaker training and ensure speakers remain current on evolving disease and product data
• Support national, regional, and local scientific congresses including Opinion Leader engagement, session coverage, booth activities, and debriefs
• Monitor and analyze scientific publications, clinical trials, and competitive landscape in the cardiometabolic therapeutic area
• Maintain clinical and scientific expertise and industry business acumen
• Develop territory-specific Opinion Leader and account plans including profiles, pre-call planning, and follow-up plans
• Communicate clinical and scientific information accurately and clearly
• Document quantitative and qualitative accomplishments
• Provide scientific support for medical information inquiries
• Develop scientific content for medical education initiatives
• Support Medical Affairs with special projects and initiatives
• Act in accordance with company policies

Requirements

• PhD, PharmD, MD, or DO degree required
• 5 years of experience as an MSL
• Cardiometabolic therapeutic experience
• Industry experience in Medical Affairs at a biotech or pharmaceutical company
• High level verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic environment
• Strong comprehension of the cardiometabolic therapeutic area
• Ability to interpret scientific data and translate findings into educational and research insights
• Ability to identify unmet medical, educational, and research needs in the medical community
• Understanding of the healthcare delivery system and managed care environment
• Understanding of research study design and execution
• Proven ability to drive results with strategic and creative thinking
• Ability to thrive in an evolving environment
• Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to travel
• Current valid authorization to work in the country where the role is located

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $190,000–$210,000 USD
• Excellent benefits package