About the role
MISSION
Mirum Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the treatment of rare diseases. We are passionate about advancing scientific discoveries to become important medicines for rare disease patients. We are collaborative, creative, and experienced professionals and we’re looking to augment our team with other individuals who embody our values: care, be real, get it done, and have fun, seriously.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based Medical Affairs professional who is primarily responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with thought leaders and other healthcare professionals (HCPs) as well as engaging in scientific exchange in their assigned territory. This individual will also serve as a scientific resource and scientific expert in the support of Mirum’s rare disease liver portfolio. This includes medical affairs and related activities such as medical congress staffing, advisory boards and cross-collaborative initiatives.
****We are looking for someone living in the New England area. Field Medical territory includes: Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and upstate New York (not including NYC) . No relocation will be offered for this role.****
JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identifies, can gain access to, and develops professional relationships with thought leaders and other healthcare professionals, active and potential study investigators, and professional organizations within their assigned geography
- Supports research initiatives across development and provides support to clinical site investigators
- Serve as a liaison between HCPs who express interest in conducting investigator-initiated research to facilitate review and consideration of research proposals
- Engages in scientific exchange in response to HCP requests
- Can effectively articulate relevant scientific and clinical information relative to the therapeutic area to HCPs and researchers
- Utilizes scientific resources to deliver impactful presentations to varying audiences and in a variety of different settings including (but not limited to) advisory boards, patient advocacy groups, and payors
- Provides accurate and unbiased assessment of community needs to senior management
- Within PhRMA guidelines, supports company-sponsored research, investigator-initiated research, and publications.
- Supports planning and execution of advisory boards
- Stays abreast of emerging scientific literature and clinical data
- Supports the congress and conference strategy, providing scientific support and communication of scientific insights
- Fully compliant with all company SOPs, regulatory requirements, and applicable laws including PhRMA guidelines for field-based employees
- Completes other responsibilities in a timely manner, as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience
- Advanced science or clinical degree (e.g. MD, DO, Pharm.D., PhD, NP, PA)
- 5+ years field Medical Science Liaison experience preferred
- Rare disease experience or prior experience in hepatology and/or gastroenterology preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to understand and effectively communicate scientific information
- Strong oral, written, and communication skills
- Able to travel frequently, up to 60% overnight travel and has a valid drivers’ license
- Advanced computer skills (MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and willingness to learn new applications
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong business acumen
- Launch experience preferred
#LI-REMOTE
Mirum Pharmaceuticals is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability, veteran’s status or any other classification protected by applicable State/Federal/Local laws.
Mirum Pharmaceuticals provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures.