Cardiometabolic Medical Science Liaison

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company that develops medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them. Using a broad portfolio of RNA chemistries and efficient modes of delivery, Arrowhead therapies trigger the RNA interference mechanism to induce rapid, deep, and durable knockdown of target genes. RNA interference, or RNAi, is a mechanism present in living cells that inhibits the expression of a specific gene, thereby affecting the production of a specific protein.

Arrowhead is focused on developing innovative drugs for diseases with a genetic basis, typically characterized by the overproduction of one or more proteins involved with disease. The clinical pipeline includes disease targets in the liver and lung with a promising pipeline of preclinical candidates.

The Position

We are seeking an experienced cardiometabolic Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join the Medical Affairs team in a field-based role.

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

Responsibilities

• Engage with cardiologists, endocrinologists, healthcare professionals, and stakeholders to educate on clinical and scientific evidence.
• 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.
• Respond to unsolicited inquiries consistent with MSL compliance standards.
• Support company sponsored clinical trials through investigator site engagement.
• Support speaker training and ensure speakers are up to date with evolving disease and product data.
• Support national, regional, and local scientific congresses including Opinion Leader engagement.
• Monitor and analyze scientific publications, clinical trials, and competitive landscape.
• Maintain clinical and scientific expertise and industry business acumen.
• Develop territory specific Opinion Leader and account plans.
• Provide scientific support for Medical Information inquiries.
• Develop scientific content for medical education initiatives.
• Support Medical Affairs with special projects and initiatives.

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 pharma company
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate in a dynamic environment
• Strong comprehension of cardiometabolic therapeutic area
• Ability to interpret scientific data and translate findings
• Understanding of healthcare delivery systems and managed care
• Understanding of research study design and execution
• Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to travel

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $190,000–$210,000 USD
• Excellent benefit package
• Valid work authorization required