Sr Mgr, Medical Science Liaison, Community - Gulf Coast (FL, AL, MS, LA, AR)

About the role

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific expert who serves as a strategic bridge between Alnylam and the external medical community, with a particular focus on community-based care settings. The MSL builds and sustains peer-to-peer relationships with emerging opinion leaders (EOLs), healthcare professionals (HCPs), and community, regional and local health systems to advance evidence-based scientific exchange, gather critical field insights, and drive optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Identify, engage, and cultivate long-term relationships with EOLs, thought leaders, and HCPs across community and health system settings within a defined territory.
• Deliver accurate, balanced, and scientifically rigorous information on Alnylam's therapies and therapeutic areas through peer-to-peer scientific exchange.
• Engage HCPs in community practice settings in evidence-based scientific dialogue, drawing on relevant clinical and outcomes data to support awareness of diagnostic and treatment considerations across the disease area.
• Support medical education initiatives, advisory boards, speaker programs, and clinical research activities, including those that address the needs of community-based providers and care teams.
• Gather, synthesize, and communicate medical and scientific insights from the field to internal stakeholders (e.g., Medical Affairs, Commercial, Market Access, Strategic Account Management).
• Respond to unsolicited medical information requests from HCPs in a compliant and timely manner (within 2 business days).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Commercial, Market Access, and Strategic Account Management teams to align on scientific strategy and messaging.
• Represent Alnylam at national, regional and local medical conferences, symposia, and scientific meetings.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant disease areas, clinical data, competitive landscape, and evolving evidence.
• Ensure all activities comply with applicable regulations, company policies, and PhRMA guidelines.
• Apply business acumen to understand territory dynamics and prioritize engagements that drive scientific and organizational impact.

Qualifications

• PharmD, PhD, MD, or DO in a relevant life science discipline, pharmaceutical industry fellowship preferred
• 1-3 years’ prior MSL experience within the pharma/biotech industry
• Scientific acumen with ability to critically evaluate and communicate complex clinical data
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills; ability to engage credibly in peer-to-peer scientific dialogue
• Proficiency with CRM systems and digital engagement platforms
• Ability to travel up to 60–70% within assigned territory; must reside within territory
• Valid driver's license required