Medical Science Liaison - East Coast

Role Summary

Medical Science Liaison with experience in Rheumatology to join our Clinical Development team. This full-time role supports complex clinical studies of iPSC technology and Fate’s lead program FT819-102. Remote work from the U.S. East Coast; reports to the Vice President, Clinical Development.

Responsibilities

• Identify Rheumatology key opinion leaders (KOLs) in the territory, support advisory boards and investigator-initiated research, and assess opportunities for scientific collaboration.
• Establish and nurture relationships with KOLs, principal investigators, and healthcare professionals.
• Develop and execute territory plans involving community thought leaders, disease state experts, cell therapy‚Äìreferring health care providers, and academic centers.
• Deliver approved medical and scientific education relevant to disease state, Fate‚Äôs iPSC technology, and clinical trials.
• Provide fair, balanced, and compliant medical education about disease state, current research, and investigational cell therapy regimens.
• Share insights from external thought leaders and HCPs to inform medical strategies and future clinical programs.
• Represent Fate Therapeutics at scientific conferences, medical congresses, and advisory boards; support scientific booths and internal training efforts.
• Enhance clinical trial awareness, support site recruitment, and assist with investigator and study staff training.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, and other teams to align on objectives and support trial execution.
• Project management to drive cross-functional collaborations and ensure timely delivery of deliverables.
• Stay current with the latest clinical data and scientific publications.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree such as M.D., D.O., PharmD or PhD in a medically related field. Master‚Äôs degree in health sciences (RN, RPh, PA, NP) considered with relevant medical affairs experience.
• 3+ years of experience as an MSL or in a relevant Medical Affairs/Clinical Development role.
• 1+ years of relevant experience in rheumatology and/or cell therapy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functions, influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Project management experience enabling successful cross-functional collaborations.
• Knowledge of US legal, regulatory, and compliance regulations relevant to industry interactions with health-care professionals.
• Strong personal integrity; driven to learn with a passion for scientific knowledge.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; agile, adaptable, and results-oriented.
• Resides within the territory.

Skills

• Relationship building with KOLs, investigators, and HCPs
• Scientific communication and education delivery
• Territory planning and cross-functional collaboration
• Clinical operations and trial support

Education

• As listed in Qualifications