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Flex Medical Science Liaison - West

Travere Therapeutics
September 03, 2026
Remote
United States
Medical Affairs
Position Summary:
Flex MSL provides on-demand and proactive field medical support, including backfill/expanded engagement and expanded KOL coverage. Provides credible, fair-balanced, science-driven medical information to support appropriate clinical use of Travere therapies and advance understanding of rare kidney diseases. Top priorities: proactive scientific exchange with community nephrologists/APPs, on-demand MSL territory support within a designated region, and medical project support for the field medical team.

Responsibilities:
- Conduct fair-balanced, on-label scientific discussions; respond to unsolicited requests; escalate complex inquiries to Medical Information as needed.
- Provide medical presentations to physicians, pharmacists, and nurses; summarize and communicate complex information.
- Short-term KOL/institution/account coverage based on organizational needs; maintain territory relationships and transition back to MSL.
- Deliver compliant medical education (1:1 or small group) on priority topics (disease state, MOA, safety/REMS) aligned to medical strategy.
- Maintain knowledge of scientific literature, treatment landscapes, and emerging Rare Kidney Disease data.
- Provide scientific presence and logistical coordination at regional/national congresses.
- Document HCP insights, medical trends, and unmet needs; route high-value insights to Medical Strategy owners.
- Record interactions in CRM (e.g., Veeva) within 48 hours; follow medical/compliance guardrails.
- Contribute to planning, coordination, and implementation of medical projects.

Education/Experience Requirements:
- Advanced degree strongly preferred (PharmD, MD/DO, PhD, PA, or NP) in a relevant discipline (equivalent education/experience considered).
- 2+ years MSL experience in pharma/biotech (relevant clinical/academic experience considered).
- Strongly preferred: nephrology or rare disease experience (particularly IgAN or FSGS).
- Plus: experience supporting new product launches.
- Experience with KOLs, medical congresses, and cross-functional matrix teams.

Additional Skills/Requirements:
- Core values: Courage, Community Spirit, Patient Focus, Teamwork.
- Strong scientific acumen for peer-to-peer dialogue; deep expertise in relevant therapeutic areas.
- Excellent communication/presentation skills; tailored, compliant scientific communication.
- Strategic, collaborative, strong project management; manage multiple priorities.
- Knowledge of FDA guidelines/regulations and PhRMA code.
- Proficiency with CRM (e.g., Veeva), field reporting, and virtual engagement tools.
- Field-based; must live in territory.
- Travel up to 60–80%; some evening/weekend work may be required.

Benefits:
- Premium health, financial, work-life/well-being offerings; wellness programs; life insurance; disability; retirement with employer match; generous paid time off.

Compensation:
- Target base pay range: $162,000.00–$211,000.00 (may vary by experience/education/skills/location).