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Medical Science Liaison III

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific resource that strategically and tactically supports the development, medical, and scientific objectives of the company's gene therapy portfolio/pipeline's different phases of development. The MSL will work closely with the Sr Director Medical Affairs CNS therapeutic Area lead as well as the Field Medical Advisor Gene Therapy (FMAGT) and the Clinical Operations & Clinical Development teams to ensure the successful performance of clinical trials, from early feasibility to successful study completion. They will also act as a peer scientific guide who communicates accurate and applicable scientific and medical information to Principal/Sub-Investigators and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and collects relevant data for the company from the field. The MSL will report into the Sr Director Medical Affairs-therapeutic Area Lead CNS. This position will play a pivotal role in aligning medical affairs with clinical development, medical communications, field engagement, and evidence generation. Drawing on deep expertise in clinical research, therapeutic innovation, and cross-functional collaboration, the MSL will ensure medical excellence from early development through commercialization efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Clinical Trial Support
• External Engagement & Development
• Scientific/Medical Communication
• Compliance

Qualifications and experience:

• Advanced Degree (M.D. / Ph.D.,/ Pharm.D.) in Medicine and/or a medical sciences field is required; preferably in CNS/Neuroscience/metabolic disorders;
• Minimum 5 years of combined experience in Medical Affairs/Clinical Operations/Clinical Development;
• Previous career experience working as a field based Medical Affairs representative or MSL;
• Experience collaborating with medical staff in both office and hospital based clinical trials;
• Prior experience in gene therapy is of advantage;
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute multiple projects; ability to multitask and work both independently and with cross-functional teams;
• Be able to communicate the scientific basis of the trials to other team members, investigators, and site staff;
• An independently motivated working style with good problem-solving skills, allowing analysis, synthesis, and compilation of data from a broad range of disciplines;
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective professional communications with internal and external stakeholders;
• Excellent presentation and computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Highly motivated team player;
• Ability to travel to meetings / conferences up to 50% of the time.