Director, Rare Disease Medical Science Liaison

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of field-based Medical Affairs experience, including at least four (4) years of field medical or Medical Science Liaison (MSL) experience.
• Prior people leadership or management experience within Medical Affairs, MSL, or a related discipline is strongly preferred.
• Technical Skills

Benefits

Additional Information

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 The Director, Rare Disease Medical Science Liaison will be responsible for leading a national team of MSLs in rare disease and acting as a liaison to the medical and scientific community on behalf of Kyowa Kirin. Responsibilities include guiding and assisting MSLs in the identification of and relationship building with medical societies, study groups, Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), and other Health Care Professionals (HCPs). The Director will engage in scientific exchange during field ride-alongs and while attending medical conferences and advisory board meetings. The Director may also temporarily cover territories that are vacant due to vacation, illness, FMLA, pregnancy leave, resignation/termination, etc., and perform the functions of the MSL during that time. Essential Functions Acts as a role model to lead the US Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Rare Disease program: - Become well-versed in relevant disease states, related literature, and KK rare disease-focused products. - Participate in and contribute to annual strategic medical planning and serve as a core member of the Rare Disease Medical Affairs Strategy Team for North America. - Lead the development and execution of KOL engagement and territory planning strategies. - Contribute to the development of the MSL skills training plan and lead the development of the rare disease scientific training plan. Coordinate with relevant internal partners to identify educational gaps and organize team and/or individual training. - Hire, train, develop, inspire, and mentor field-based MSL team members, including conducting quarterly field rides with each team member. - Work regularly in the field (territories and conferences) with each MSL on the team. - Create and execute a strategic MSL plan. - Develop team goals and provide ongoing coaching to team members. - Manage MSL team performance and compliance. - Compile, organize, collate, and synthesize insights gathered by the MSL team. - Create and execute a strategic disease area MSL plan, including KPI definition, metrics tracking, and reporting. - Model best practices for insight gathering across the MSL team. - Assist MSL team members in guiding healthcare professionals through the submission of IIS proposals via the online portal. - Support MSLs in educating healthcare professionals and managed market decision-makers on Kyowa Kirin's product portfolio. - Ensure the appropriate dissemination of transparent, fair-balanced scientific and clinical information, knowledge, and services in a timely, ethical, and customer-focused manner. - Facilitate speaker development and provide support for speaker training and annual speaker audits in collaboration with cross-functional partners. - Attend and provide scientific support at select national, regional, and local medical conferences. - Actively participate in advisory boards and clinical investigator meetings when appropriate. - Recognize the value of MSL insights and ensure the delivery of high-quality insight reports to Medical Affairs colleagues by synthesizing information gathered through field interactions with healthcare professionals and thought leaders. - Identify team members' strengths, development opportunities, and interests, and develop Individual Development Plans (IDPs) that leverage strengths, enhance capabilities, and support career growth. - Assign projects aligned with Individual Development Plans and team objectives to further develop team members' skills and capabilities. - Adhere to all company regulatory, compliance, and policy requirements. Education Advanced degree in medical science (MD, PharmD, or PhD) or healthcare professional credentials.

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