Medical Science Liaison

The MSL will play a pivotal role in the education of healthcare professionals (HCPs) about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy as well as Sarepta’s investigational therapeutics and product pipeline.

Reporting to the East Region Team Leader, the MSL position will play a pivotal role in the education of healthcare professionals (HCPs) about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy as well as Sarepta’s investigational therapeutics and product pipeline. The incumbent is expected to have expertise in the field of Neurology / Pediatrics and to be a scientific expert regarding Sarepta’s portfolio of products. MSL will serve as a resource for scientific information for key customers, including but not limited to national and regional opinion leaders, investigators, advisors, and physician networks. The successful candidate will be highly driven individual who combines scientific knowledge with a focus on customer service and compassion for the patients we serve. The person in this position will also need to be willing to actively contribute to the establishment of MSL process and policy, KOL strategy development, and tactical planning.

This position requires the incumbent to be located within the Southwest territory and will be covering the following states: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.

Primary Responsibilities Include

Identify, establish, and maintain collaborative relationships with key opinion leaders, investigators, and institutions within academic, clinical, and health care organizations in a defined territory

Implement KOL field strategy, KOL identification, speaker development, and support

Leadership role in medical education for healthcare professionals through proactive communication of scientific data as well as scientific exchange of information during routine interactions

High quality presentations of scientific data to health care professionals in various settings, including advisory boards, investigator meetings, and other appropriate venues to enhance product / disease state knowledge

Provide on-site support to clinical operations for investigators in ongoing clinical trials, investigator-initiated studies, and registries consistent with company objectives and regulations

Visit potential sites to assess their capabilities with regard to conduct these various forms of clinical research

Provide professional medical affairs representation and support at global, national and regional scientific meetings, including but not limited to staffing medical affairs booths, gathering competitive intelligence, and partnering with medical information to develop post-conference scientific materials

Develop and maintain clinical expertise in Duchenne muscular dystrophy through review of scientific journals, recent data disclosures and participation in scientific congresses

Demonstrate an understanding of key medical and commercial strategies and provide medical support for commercial activities.

Desired Education And Skills

MD, PhD, PharmD, or NP/PA preferred

5+ years of MSL experience a plus

Familiarity with and track record of complying with industry and regulatory compliance guidelines

Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaborative team environment

Existing Neurology / Pediatric experience and relationships is a plus, experience in immunology and/or gene therapy a plus.

Willingness to travel >50% of time

Experience and expertise in clinical trial design, interpretation of scientific data, competitive intelligence tools, drug information systems, and medical marketing strategies

High integrity, sense of urgency, ability to recognize time sensitivity

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, exceptional listening skills, strong presentation skills, and good negotiating and influencing skills

This position is remote. However, you will be expected to work on site at one of Sarepta's facilities in the United States and/or attend Company-sponsored in-person events from time to time.

The salary offer is commensurate with Sarepta’s compensation philosophy and considers factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, external market conditions, criticality of role, and internal equity.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Sarepta Therapeutics offers a competitive compensation and benefit package.

Sarepta Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and participates in e-Verify.