Medical/Senior Medical Science Liaison, Southeast/Southwest

Role Summary

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) serves as a scientific and clinical expert, engaging with healthcare professionals (HCPs), key opinion leaders (KOLs), researchers, and decision-makers to advance understanding of rare diseases and Zevra’s therapeutic portfolio. This field-based role supports evidence generation, clinical initiatives, and scientific exchange to improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a credible medical/scientific expert engaging with KOLs and HCPs to increase confidence in clinical decision-making for rare diseases and Zevra‚Äôs products.
• Build deep, strategic, long-term relationships with internal and external stakeholders to be viewed as a trusted partner.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of disease states and competitive landscapes.
• Stay current on scientific and clinical developments in Zevra‚Äôs Areas of Interest (AOI).
• Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions and provide accurate, balanced medical information.
• Engage in projects and initiatives aligned with US Medical strategy, objectives, and tactics
• Facilitate discussions with HCPs and potential investigators regarding research strategies and trial participation.
• Represent Zevra at scientific congresses and medical meetings.
• Educate internal teams on disease states, product science, and therapeutic guidelines.
• Contribute to publication planning and medical information resources.
• Capture and report HCP medical insights using Veeva with consistency and accuracy to inform medical and clinical strategies.

Qualifications

• Required: Advanced scientific or clinical degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, DNP preferred).
• Required: Experience ‚Äì Minimum 2 years as an MSL or similar role in pharma/biotech for MSL level; Minimum 5 years for Senior MSL level.
• Required: Must reside within the territory.
• Required: Clinical expertise in Rare Diseases (experience in lysosomal, metabolic, or rare neurological disorders preferred).
• Required: Strong communication skills and ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Required: Business acumen and compliance awareness.
• Required: Ability to travel 60‚Äì75%, including overnight and occasional weekends.
• Required: Valid driver‚Äôs license.

Skills

• Clinical experience and subject matter expertise in Rare Disease.
• Experience in lysosomal disorders, metabolic disorders, or rare neurological diseases.
• Interest or background in data science for advanced analytics and insight generation.