Rare Disease Medical Science Liaison- South Central

About the role

A Japan-based company, Kyowa Kirin applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines in four disease areas: bone and mineral; intractable hematologic; hematology oncology; and rare disease. Our goal is to make people smile by delivering breakthroughs where no adequate treatments currently exist, working from drug discovery to product development and commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Establish, develop, and maintain strategic scientific relationships with national, regional, and local key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals (HCPs), investigators, and other external stakeholders.
• Serve as a trusted scientific expert by engaging in compliant, peer-to-peer scientific exchange and providing accurate, balanced, and evidence-based medical and clinical information regarding Kyowa Kirin products, disease states, and emerging clinical data, including responses to unsolicited medical information requests.
• Gather, analyze, and communicate actionable medical insights, unmet medical needs, and competitive intelligence from field interactions to inform Medical Affairs strategy, evidence generation, and cross-functional decision-making.
• Function as the regional scientific expert by identifying external stakeholder needs and connecting them with appropriate Medical Affairs resources, initiatives, and scientific collaborations.
• Support the planning and execution of Medical Affairs objectives through scientific engagement at national, regional, and local medical congresses, advisory boards, investigator meetings, and other scientific forums.
• Develop and deliver scientific presentations, educational programs, and clinical resources for healthcare professionals and other appropriate stakeholders.
• Deliver scientific education and training to internal cross-functional partners on disease states, therapeutic landscapes, clinical data, and Kyowa Kirin products.
• Maintain current scientific knowledge through continuous review of clinical literature, treatment guidelines, and emerging data within assigned therapeutic area(s).
• Communicate important product safety information in accordance with Medical Affairs, Research & Development, pharmacovigilance, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Manage multiple priorities, organize field-based activities, and operate effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing ambiguity effectively.

Requirements

Advanced clinical or scientific degree or healthcare professional credential required (e.g., MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, NP, PA, MS, or equivalent). Doctoral degree (MD, DO, PhD, or PharmD) preferred.

Experience minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL), field-based medical professional, or in a related clinical, scientific, or Medical Affairs role preferred.

Background in the Rare-Disease therapeutic area or related disease state preferred.

Demonstrated ability to engage healthcare professionals (HCPs), key opinion leaders (KOLs), investigators, and other external stakeholders through compliant scientific exchange.

Ability to interpret and communicate clinical and scientific data effectively to diverse audiences.

Familiarity with clinical research activities, including investigator-initiated studies (IIS) and/or company-sponsored clinical trials, preferred.

Involvement in scientific congresses, advisory boards, investigator meetings, or other medical education activities preferred.

Qualifications

• Understanding of assigned disease states, therapeutic landscapes, treatment guidelines, and current standards of care.
• Familiarity with clinical research methodology, evidence generation strategies, and interpretation of clinical trial data.
• Working knowledge of FDA regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), pharmacovigilance requirements, Office of Inspector General (OIG) guidance, and applicable industry standards.
• Proficiency in evaluating medical literature, synthesizing scientific information, and translating complex data into meaningful insights for healthcare professionals and internal stakeholders.
• Skilled in delivering scientifically accurate, balanced, and compliant presentations to external and internal audiences.
• Experience utilizing Medical Affairs systems, customer relationship management (CRM) platforms, and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Demonstrated capability to analyze medical insights, identify trends, and support data-driven decision-making within Medical Affairs.
• Skilled in delivering scientifically accurate, balanced, and compliant presentations to external and internal audiences.
• Experience utilizing Medical Affairs systems, customer relationship management (CRM) platforms, and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Demonstrated capability to analyze medical insights, identify trends, and support data-driven decision-making within Medical Affairs.
• Capacity to manage multiple priorities, organize field-based activities, and operate effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including the ability to build strong working relationships and effectively manage conflict.

Skills

• Compliance with applicable laws, regulations, industry codes, company policies, and the highest standards of scientific integrity and ethical conduct.

Benefits

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.

KKNA and all of its employees have an obligation to act in accordance with the law and with integrity in all our operations and interactions.

It is the policy of Kyowa Kirin North America, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, creed, color, pregnancy, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or affection preference or citizenship status or any other category protected by law.