Medical Science Liaison - Metabolic (Mid Atlantic)
PTC Therapeutics, Inc.
September 28, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Washington, DC)
Worldwide
Medical Affairs
Role: Medical Science Liaison supporting PTC's rare disease portfolio, primarily in genetics and inborn errors of metabolism, including phenylketonuria. Objectives include building scientific relationships with KOLs, clinicians, and academic institutions, providing clinical and product expertise, and supporting medical initiatives. Responsibilities encompass representing the company at medical meetings, delivering objective scientific presentations, identifying speakers for advisory boards, maintaining stakeholder relationships, facilitating educational grants, and monitoring therapeutic advances and competitor activities. Requirements include an advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, etc.) with at least 2 years' MSL experience, supporting orphan or rare diseases, especially in metabolism or genetics, and experience with high-cost specialty products. Skills in scientific data interpretation, effective communication, and stakeholder engagement are essential. High-value specifics include supporting an orphan product, experience in Phenylketonuria, and supporting products distributed via specialty pharmacies requiring extensive coordination with patient access. The role involves 50-60% travel, office and field-based work, with a focus on compliance, regulatory adherence, and cross-functional collaboration within a fast-paced environment.