Rare Disease Medical Science Liaison- South Central
Kyowa Kirin is a fast-growing global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines in four disease areas: bone and mineral; intractable hematologic; hematology oncology; and rare disease. A Japan-based company, our goal is to make people smile by delivering breakthroughs where no adequate treatments currently exist, working from drug discovery to product development and commercialization. In North America, we are headquartered in Princeton, NJ, with offices in California, Massachusetts, and Ontario Summary of Job Territory: This position covers Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, and Phoenix, AZ territories, along with surrounding markets throughout the region. Candidates must live within the Territory The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based member of the Medical Affairs organization responsible for serving as the scientific and clinical expert for Kyowa Kirin's therapeutic areas and products. The MSL establishes and maintains trusted scientific relationships with healthcare professionals (HCPs), key opinion leaders (KOLs), researchers, and other external stakeholders to facilitate the exchange of accurate, balanced, and evidence-based scientific information. The MSL supports Medical Affairs objectives by providing scientific and clinical expertise, generating actionable medical insights, supporting evidence generation, and contributing to medical strategy while ensuring all activities are conducted in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and company policies. Essential Functions Establish, develop, and maintain strategic scientific relationships with national, regional, and local key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals (HCPs), investigators, and other external stakeholders. Serve as a trusted scientific expert by engaging in compliant, peer-to-peer scientific exchange and providing accurate, balanced, and evidence-based medical and clinical information regarding Kyowa Kirin products, disease states, and emerging clinical data, including responses to unsolicited medical information requests. Gather, analyze, and communicate actionable medical insights, unmet medical needs, and competitive intelligence from field interactions to inform Medical Affairs strategy, evidence generation, and cross-functional decision-making. Function as the regional scientific expert by identifying external stakeholder needs and connecting them with appropriate Medical Affairs resources, initiatives, and scientific collaborations. Support the planning and execution of Medical Affairs objectives through scientific engagement at national, regional, and local medical congresses, advisory boards, investigator meetings, and other scientific forums. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with clinical investigators and support investigator-initiated studies (IIS) and company-sponsored clinical research in partnership with Clinical...