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Senior Medical Science Liaison, Enzyme Conditions

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BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health. Our work spans research, discovery, and post-market clinical development to create first-in-class and best-in-class therapeutics for patients with genetic diseases. The Enzyme Conditions MSL focuses on supporting scientific and business interests related to lysosomal storage disorders (LSD): MPS IVA, MPS VI, and CLN2.

Responsibilities and requirements below reflect the role, reporting to the US Medical Unit Lead within Global Medical Affairs, and collaboration with cross-functional teams including Medical Diagnostics, Scientific Communication, Commercial Marketing, and Sales.

Responsibilities

• Execute LSD medical MSL plans and tactics within assigned territory to meet scientific objectives and company-defined goals for products both marketed and in development
• Provide disease state and product-specific education across the LSD product lifecycle to relevant health care providers
• Serve as a medical/scientific resource by answering unsolicited medical questions and addressing related medical information issues
• Engage in scientific exchange and provide feedback on emerging clinical and competitive trends
• Identify, document, discuss, and communicate insights to internal stakeholders
• Maintain clinical and technical expertise in the relevant therapeutic area
• Partner with the Medical Unit, including Medical Diagnostics and Scientific Communication, and compliantly collaborate with Commercial Marketing and Sales
• Provide support for relevant BioMarin clinical trials including site evaluation, recruitment, investigator meetings, external expert identification, and study management
• Support the clinical department by communicating potential investigators for other BioMarin products in development
• Support the implementation and coordination of external investigator-initiated research
• Participate in local, regional, and national meetings/conferences to support scientific and medical objectives
• Work with internal Medical Affairs partners to develop and execute a territory plan aligned with strategic medical objectives
• Provide input to and maintain internal documentation
• Review scientific journals, lead and participate in internal journal clubs
• Serve as a scientific resource to commercial and marketing partners; participate in sales team training, medical updates, scientific presentations, journal clubs, and other approved meetings
• Manage assigned special projects and mentor other team members
• Self-development: develop and communicate a professional growth plan; continually educate self on global market issues, trends, and product knowledge relevant to the role
• Ensure compliance with BioMarin operational guidelines

Experience and requirements

• 5 or more years of relevant clinical/industry experience
• 3 or more years as an MSL is preferred
• Experience in rare genetic disorders/LSDs preferred
• Experience in product launch, development, and execution preferred
• Knowledge of regulations impacting Medical Affairs and field activities in the pharmaceutical industry
• Ability to identify and communicate strategic insights within the organization
• Excellent oral and written communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word
• Experience with CRM tools such as Salesforce
• Proven track record as a team player
• Experience as both an individual contributor and with project management
• Ability to work in a virtual environment
• Position may require ~60% travel for field and home office obligations, variable by territory needs

Education

• Master's degree in a science required; terminal degree (doctoral level) preferred

Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

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