Senior Medical Science Liaison - Northern California
Akebia Therapeutics
June 24, 2026
On-site
California, United States
Medical Affairs
Job Summary
Reports To: Director, Field Medical Team
Location: CA (Northern)
As a field-based medical expert, the Senior Medical Science Liaison supports Akebia’s products and therapeutic areas by advancing scientific and collaborative relationships and translating and communicating knowledge with external healthcare communities and internal stakeholders to optimize patient outcomes.
Essential Functions & Duties
- Acquire and maintain advanced clinical-scientific knowledge in anemia and CKD and related disease states; maintain basic knowledge of the broader portfolio.
- Identify and engage KOLs/KMEs and HCPs in renal/nephrology to build relationships and exchange relevant clinical-scientific information.
- Accurately and compliantly interpret and disseminate balanced factual scientific/clinical/health economic data; gather and evaluate new applicable information.
- Gather, translate, and communicate actionable, strategy-aligned insights from scientific/educational/conference interactions.
- Respond to unsolicited requests for Investigator Sponsored Studies (ISS); support ISS submissions via internal review; monitor and communicate ISS progress.
- Deliver approved educational programs to relevant healthcare audiences (HCPs, MCOs, Dialysis Organizations, Specialty Pharmacies, etc.).
- Coordinate with the clinical team to optimize educational and research support for clinical trial sites/investigators.
- Identify educational needs around anemia in CKD management.
- Adhere to regulatory/compliance guidelines and company policies for scientific dissemination, including unsolicited medical information.
- Attend scientific and medical meetings.
Skills & Experience
Basic Qualifications
- Advanced clinical or medical degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, NP, PA or equivalent).
- 3+ years of MSL experience required.
- Strong clinical and pharmaceutical background with CKD/nephrology.
- Strong communication and presentation skills; excellent organizational skills.
- Strategic thinking, negotiation, and problem-solving.
- Ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
- Ability to work under pressure in a compliant, highly regulated environment.
- Travel 50–60%.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced knowledge/experience with Dialysis Organizations (DOs) and kidney therapeutics.
Compensation/Benefits
- Targeted Base: $169,875–209,846. Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, etc.
Application Instructions
None provided.
Reports To: Director, Field Medical Team
Location: CA (Northern)
As a field-based medical expert, the Senior Medical Science Liaison supports Akebia’s products and therapeutic areas by advancing scientific and collaborative relationships and translating and communicating knowledge with external healthcare communities and internal stakeholders to optimize patient outcomes.
Essential Functions & Duties
- Acquire and maintain advanced clinical-scientific knowledge in anemia and CKD and related disease states; maintain basic knowledge of the broader portfolio.
- Identify and engage KOLs/KMEs and HCPs in renal/nephrology to build relationships and exchange relevant clinical-scientific information.
- Accurately and compliantly interpret and disseminate balanced factual scientific/clinical/health economic data; gather and evaluate new applicable information.
- Gather, translate, and communicate actionable, strategy-aligned insights from scientific/educational/conference interactions.
- Respond to unsolicited requests for Investigator Sponsored Studies (ISS); support ISS submissions via internal review; monitor and communicate ISS progress.
- Deliver approved educational programs to relevant healthcare audiences (HCPs, MCOs, Dialysis Organizations, Specialty Pharmacies, etc.).
- Coordinate with the clinical team to optimize educational and research support for clinical trial sites/investigators.
- Identify educational needs around anemia in CKD management.
- Adhere to regulatory/compliance guidelines and company policies for scientific dissemination, including unsolicited medical information.
- Attend scientific and medical meetings.
Skills & Experience
Basic Qualifications
- Advanced clinical or medical degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, NP, PA or equivalent).
- 3+ years of MSL experience required.
- Strong clinical and pharmaceutical background with CKD/nephrology.
- Strong communication and presentation skills; excellent organizational skills.
- Strategic thinking, negotiation, and problem-solving.
- Ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
- Ability to work under pressure in a compliant, highly regulated environment.
- Travel 50–60%.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced knowledge/experience with Dialysis Organizations (DOs) and kidney therapeutics.
Compensation/Benefits
- Targeted Base: $169,875–209,846. Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, etc.
Application Instructions
None provided.