Preschool Educator (Full-Time & Part-Time)

Oruka Therapeutics (Nasdaq: ORKA) is developing novel biologics designed to set a new standard for the treatment of chronic skin diseases. Oruka’s mission is to offer patients suffering from chronic skin diseases like plaque psoriasis the greatest possible freedom from their condition by achieving high rates of complete disease clearance with dosing as infrequently as once or twice per year. Oruka is advancing a proprietary portfolio of potentially best-in-class antibodies that were engineered by Paragon Therapeutics and target the core mechanisms underlying plaque psoriasis and other dermatologic and inflammatory diseases.

About the Role

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific expert who strategically supports medical affairs objectives and serves as a conduit of communication between the clinical community and Oruka’s internal team. The MSL is responsible for developing and managing peer-to-peer relationships with healthcare professionals and engaging in high-quality communications about Oruka’s products and clinical trials in their territory, with a special emphasis on working with clinical trial sites.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and maintain collaborative relationships with current and future national and regional key opinion leaders, speakers, and investigators through meaningful scientific exchange.
• Stay informed of medical and scientific developments in Dermatology and related fields by continuously reviewing relevant literature, monitoring competitor activities, networking with experts, and attending relevant conferences.
• Support national and regional scientific congresses with KOL engagements, poster/abstract coverage, booth staffing, and company debriefs.
• Provide internal stakeholders with feedback and actionable insights from interactions and discussions with healthcare professionals (HCPs).
• Identify, engage, and support investigators and site staff of high-impact, high-performing clinical research sites for Oruka’s clinical development programs.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in life sciences (PharmD, PhD, MD/DO, MSN, NP/DNP, DMS/PA or equivalent) is required.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant clinical and/or industry experience required; experience in Dermatology strongly preferred.
• Prior experience as a field medical science liaison required; experience in Dermatology preferred.
• Routine and tangible experience in a field medical role working with CRO and clinical operations preferred.
• Relevant therapeutic area knowledge, comprehensive understanding of drug development process, clinical trial design, safety monitoring, and regulatory landscape in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry.
• Self-driven with the ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Exceptional communication and time management skills.
• Must live within the applicable territory (MA, ME, NH, VT, CT, RI, NY, NJ, MD/DC, Eastern PA) with convenient access to a national/international airport.

Travel Requirements

Business travel, by air or car, is required for regular external business meetings with customers and intermittent internal company meetings (up to 75% of time).

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this role is $182,000 to $235,000 USD. The final salary offered will be dependent on factors such as type and length of experience within the job and industry, education, and other relevant considerations. Oruka is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions in other states.

Compensation includes a competitive base salary, equity, and a performance-related bonus opportunity.

Benefits

• A chance to be part of a vibrant startup culture where your work directly impacts bringing new medicines to patients.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A supportive and inclusive team environment where everyone is encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.