Medical Science Liaison (MSL, Immunology/Rheumatology) - Great Plains

Role Summary

Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Immunology/Rheumatology for Great Plains. Field-based extension of the Medical team, serving as a scientific expert on argenx data, products, and trials, and engaging with stakeholders at academic and community health centers. Reports to the MSL Director, Immunology Rheumatology Medical Science Liaisons in region.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the highest scientific and medical expertise of relevant diseases, compounds, development indications and respective treatment plans
• Be acknowledged internally and externally as an expert in aligned areas
• Partner with Medical Affairs, HEOR, Patient Advocacy and other stakeholders to create internal understanding of pipeline indication opportunities
• Identify potential high-impact medical research projects and publication opportunities aligned with argenx areas of interest
• Attend local, national, and international meetings to gather intelligence and develop collaborations, sharing insights within argenx

KOL engagement

• Develop and maintain relationships with healthcare Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) within Rheumatology and other relevant specialties
• Collaborate with KOLs on evidence generation including sponsored, translational, and outcomes research
• Identify, recommend and support principal investigators for clinical trials
• Promote clinical trial engagement through scientific exchange and presentations
• Ensure timely and informative scientific/medical exchanges and education for healthcare professionals that reflect data and objectives, com pliantly
• Tailor engagement strategies to stakeholder archetypes (academic vs community) and informational needs
• Respond to questions with integrity, compliance, and adherence to guidelines and policies

Cross-functional collaboration

• Maintain close working relationships with cross-functional field and internal partners to ensure launch readiness
• Support cross-functional teams to ensure patient-focused operations and timely medical affairs support

Skills

• Cross-therapeutic area mindset with ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Scientific and customer-centric with track record of delivering results
• Ability to build relationships with external stakeholders
• Collaborative across teams with diverse technical backgrounds
• Ability to understand complex disease areas, treatments, and clinical development plans
• Thorough understanding of clinical trial phases and execution
• Problem-solving and ability to translate needs into action
• Autonomy to assess priorities and make decisions in real time
• Willingness to travel within region, USA, and globally as needed

Education, Experience And Qualifications

• Scientific, healthcare or medical degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO)
• 3+ years of field-based MSL experience in biopharmaceutical industry
• Preferred candidates located in targeted cities or within reasonable distance of a major airport within the territory
• Strong clinical and scientific knowledge in rheumatology; immunology and/or other rare diseases is an advantage
• Experience supporting clinical trial sites as an MSL to support milestones
• Strong knowledge of the US healthcare landscape, including hospital systems and healthcare professionals
• Strong understanding of compliance, legal and regulatory landscape for interactions with healthcare professionals
• Ability to translate market research and data-driven insights into actionable strategic initiatives
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and VEEVA