Medical Science Liaison

Role Summary

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL)/Sr. Medical Science Liaison is a field-based Medical Affairs professional responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with thought leaders and healthcare professionals, engaging in scientific exchange in their assigned territory, and serving as a scientific resource for Mirum’s rare disease liver portfolio. This includes medical affairs activities such as medical congress staffing, advisory boards, and cross-collaborative initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, gains access to, andDevelops professional relationships with thought leaders, healthcare professionals, investigators, and professional organizations within the assigned geography
• Supports research initiatives across development and provides support to clinical site investigators
• Serves as a liaison between HCPs interested in investigator-initiated research to facilitate review and consideration of proposals
• Engages in scientific exchange in response to HCP requests
• Articulates relevant scientific and clinical information related to the therapeutic area to HCPs and researchers
• Delivers impactful presentations to diverse audiences in settings such as advisory boards, patient advocacy groups, and payors
• Provides accurate and unbiased assessment of community needs to senior management
• Within PhRMA guidelines, supports company-sponsored and investigator-initiated research and publications
• Supports planning and execution of advisory boards
• Keeps abreast of emerging scientific literature and clinical data
• Supports congress and conference strategy, providing scientific support and insights
• Maintains full compliance with company SOPs, regulatory requirements, and applicable laws including PhRMA guidelines
• Completes other responsibilities in a timely manner as assigned

Qualifications

• Advanced science or clinical degree (e.g., MD, DO, Pharm.D., PhD, NP, PA)
• 5+ years of field Medical Science Liaison experience preferred
• Rare disease experience or prior experience in hepatology and/or gastroenterology preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to understand and effectively communicate scientific information
• Strong oral, written, and communication skills
• Able to travel frequently, up to 60% overnight travel, and holds a valid driver's license
• Advanced computer skills (MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and willingness to learn new applications
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong business acumen
• Launch experience preferred