Medical Science Liaison
Sarepta
Medical Science Liaison
Sarepta
Develops gene therapies for rare diseases
Why Sarepta? Why Now?
The promise of genetic medicine has arrived, and Sarepta is at the forefront. We hold a leadership position in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne) and are building a robust portfolio of programs across muscle, central nervous system, and cardiac diseases. In 2023, we launched our fourth therapy and the first ever gene therapy to treat Duchenne.
We’re looking for people who see unlimited potential in themselves and who are motivated by an unwavering commitment to patients.
What Sarepta Offers
At Sarepta, we care deeply about all the people in our community and believe in the importance of supporting them in all aspects of their lives. We aspire to maintain a culture that acknowledges people bring their whole selves to work, and we will strive to help everyone in our community integrate their work and personal lives while maintaining productivity. We are committed to offering a range of benefits and work-life resources designed to support people in the following areas:
Physical and Emotional Wellness
Financial Wellness
Support for Caregivers
For a full list of our comprehensive benefits, see our website: https://www.sarepta.com/join-us
The Importance of the Role
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) plays a pivotal role in establishing and fostering peer-to peer relationships with healthcare professionals (HCPs) involved in the management of neuromuscular diseases in line with Sarepta’s marketed and investigational product pipeline.The Opportunity to Make a Difference
Identifies,establishes, and fosters peer-to-peer relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), clinicians and researchers within disease state areas aligned to Sarepta's marketed and investigational products,e.g.neuromuscular experts
Developsand implementsrolling and goal-orientedKOL fieldengagementstrategythatdemonstratesownership of the execution of the medical strategy,projectsand initiativeswiththeir region.
Demonstrates strong knowledge of disease-state and product/platform datathrough communication ofcomplex clinical data and product information in a clear, compliant, and non-promotional manner
Collectshigh quality, actionable feedback and reportstrends and unmet medical needs,leading to strategic impact
Deliver high-quality presentations of scientific data to health care professionals in various settings, includingpeer-to-peer meetings,advisory boards, investigator meetings, and otherappropriate venuesto enhance product / disease state knowledge
Supports investigator-initiatedstudies(IIS/SRA),regionalresearch collaborations,registries,and otherevidencegeneration activities.Assessessitecapabilitieswith regard totheeffectiveconductofthese various forms of clinical research, providing feedback to internal teams.
Provide professional medical affairs representation and support at global,nationaland regional scientific meetings, including but not limited to staffing medical affairs booths, gathering competitive intelligence, and partnering to develop post-conference scientific materials
Develop andmaintainclinicalexpertisein Duchenne muscular dystrophy through review of scientific journals, recent datadisclosuresand participation in scientific congresses
Maintain strong working relationshipswithcross-functionalfield, GMA peers,andotherinternalteamsto provide a compliant, coordinated approachto engagement andeffective project managementand execution
Completes all MSL administrative tasks (Veeva, Concur, compliance wire etc.), initiatives,and projectson time
More about You
Graduate level degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) or equivalent required
Minimum of 3 years of work experience in research and development, clinical trials, medical information, clinical practice, or other related position(s) pertinent to our therapeutic areas;Medical Affairs / MSL experience preferred.
Demonstrates strong emotional intelligence, optimism, and a solutions-oriented mindset
Proven ability to effectively communicate advanced concepts tostakeholders
Familiarity with andtrack recordof complying with industry and regulatory compliance guidelines
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaborative team environment
Willingness to travel >50% of time
Experience andexpertisein clinical trial design/ execution andinterpretation of scientific data
High integrity, sense of urgency, ability to recognize time sensitivity
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, exceptional listening skills, strong presentation skills, and good negotiating and influencing skills
What Now?
We’re always looking for solution-oriented, critical thinkers.
So, if you’re comfortable with ambiguity and candor, relish challenging yourself, and place kindness and integrity at the forefront of how you approach your peers and work, then we encourage you to apply.
Sarepta Therapeutics focuses on developing precision genetic medicines to treat rare diseases. It specializes in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and is advancing gene therapies for limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD), Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, MPS IIIA, and other CNS disorders. The company conducts research and development, carries therapies through clinical trials, and seeks regulatory approvals to bring treatments to patients, earning revenue from approved therapies and strategic partnerships. Its goal is to speed up drug development from lab research to patient treatment and to build the world’s largest gene therapy manufacturing capacity to meet global demand.
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