Cardiometabolic Medical Science Liaison (Mid-Atlantic)

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARWR) is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company developing medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them. Using a broad portfolio of RNA chemistries and efficient modes of delivery, Arrowhead therapies trigger the RNA interference (RNAi) mechanism to induce rapid, deep, and durable knockdown of target genes. The company focuses on developing innovative drugs for diseases with a genetic basis, typically characterized by the overproduction of one or more proteins involved in disease. Arrowhead’s RNAi-based therapeutics leverage the natural pathway of gene silencing, enabling the potential to address conditions across virtually any therapeutic area, including targets not addressable by small molecules and biologics.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced cardiometabolic Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join our Medical Affairs team in a field-based position. The candidate must be located within one of the designated territories. MSLs are responsible for developing professional relationships with healthcare professionals through scientific engagement to support clinical-stage and launch molecules.

Responsibilities

• Engage with cardiologists, endocrinologists, healthcare professionals, and stakeholders to educate on clinical and scientific evidence aligned with strategic imperatives.
• Educate on RNAi technology, hypertriglyceridemia, familial chylomicronemia syndrome, and hypercholesterolemia.
• Synthesize and communicate clinical and scientific insights to internal stakeholders.
• Attend and present at scientific congresses and meetings to stay current with developments in the cardiometabolic therapeutic area.
• Respond to unsolicited inquiries consistent with MSL compliance standards.
• Support company-sponsored clinical trials through investigator site engagement.
• Support speaker training and ensure speakers are up to date with evolving disease and product data.
• Support national, regional, and local scientific congresses, including Opinion Leader (OL) engagement, session coverage, booth activities, and company debriefs.
• Monitor and analyze scientific publications, clinical trials, and the competitive landscape in the cardiometabolic therapeutic area.
• Maintain clinical and scientific expertise and general industry business acumen.
• Advance the MSL value proposition, demonstrate professionalism, and deliver results in accordance with company policies.
• Develop territory-specific OL and account plans, including OL profiles, pre-call planning, and follow-up plans.
• Communicate clinical and scientific information accurately and clearly.
• Document MSL quantitative and qualitative accomplishments.
• Provide scientific support for Medical Information inquiries, ensuring accurate and timely responses to healthcare professionals’ queries.
• Develop scientific content for medical education initiatives.
• Support Medical Affairs with special projects and initiatives as needed.
• Manage sophisticated cross-functional relationships critical for success.

Requirements

• PhD, PharmD, MD, or DO degree required.
• Five years of experience as an MSL.
• Cardiometabolic therapeutic experience.
• Industry experience in Medical Affairs at a biotech or pharmaceutical company.
• High-level verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate in a dynamic environment.
• Strong comprehension of the cardiometabolic therapeutic area.
• Ability to interpret key scientific data and translate findings to meet educational and research needs.
• Ability to identify unmet medical, educational, and research needs at local and regional levels in the medical community.
• Understanding of the healthcare delivery system, including managed care and its impact on patient care and the pharmaceutical industry.
• Understanding of the design and execution of research studies and their strategic implications.
• Proven ability to drive results at a high level of quality as a strategic and creative thinker.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and thrive in an ever-changing environment.
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage projects and colleagues in implementing business-critical initiatives.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel.

Pay

$190,000 USD - $210,000 USD

Benefits

Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package.