Medical Science Liaison - Southeast

About the role

Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals is a commercial‑stage biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing novel therapies for diseases with unmet need, with a focus on cardiovascular indications. With deep expertise in immunology and inflammation, Kiniksa is advancing a growing portfolio of approved and investigational medicines, anchored by its lead product, ARCALYST®, the first and only FDA‑approved therapy for recurrent pericarditis. Grounded in rigorous science and bold innovation, the company fosters a highly collaborative, patient‑first culture led by accomplished life sciences leaders. At Kiniksa, talented individuals are trusted and empowered to make a real impact—shaping the future of medicine while improving the lives of patients who need it most.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Field Medical Affairs the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is responsible for developing and maintaining professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to provide rigorous medical and scientific support of Kiniksa Pharmaceutical’s clinical development and pipeline programs. The Sr. MSL/MSL is a field‑based position of Medical Affairs that serves as a medical expert to establish long‑term relationships and rapport with the medical and scientific community within a specific geography. The incumbent is responsible for collaborating with an internal multidisciplinary team to increase the ability to execute Kiniksa’s development program strategies and tactics to meet or exceed internal timelines. The MSL adheres to the company’s (and applicable regulatory) guidelines, policies, and procedures.

It is strongly preferred that the candidate currently live within the Southeast territory (FL, GA, SC, NC, VA, WV, DC, MD, DE, KY, TN, AL, MS).

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes a territory strategic and tactical plan aligned with Kiniksa’s medical and scientific needs
• Identify, cultivate, and maintain quality relationships with key Thought Leaders and stakeholders nationally and regionally to increase scientific and clinical knowledge of products to maximize MSL team impact and to drive disease awareness, and, if applicable, product acceptance
• Support commercial and headquarter integration with targeted thought leaders by facilitating collaboration aligned with Kiniksa’s mission, strategy and objectives through one-on-one interactions, small group discussions, and presentations
• Drives ongoing clinical trial execution at study sites in collaboration with Clinical Research and Development, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs and Program Management including, but not limited to, site identification, evaluation and training, recruitment, and participation at Investigator’s Meetings
• Documents and communicates medical insights from the field to internal stakeholders on a continuous basis
• Establishes role as a reliable, trusted, resource of accurate, up-to-date, medical, and scientific knowledge