Sr Medical Science Liaison

Job Description Job Title: Senior Medical Science Liaison This field-based Senior Medical Science Liaison role sits within a growing Medical Affairs team and focuses on serving as a trusted scientific partner to external experts in the autoimmune, neuromuscular, and cell therapy communities. The position supports a southern U.S. territory, with an emphasis on the southwest and significant travel within Texas, and is ideal for an experienced field medical professional who wants to help shape Medical Affairs strategy while working on innovative mRNA cell therapies in autoimmune disease. Responsibilities Build and maintain strong, compliant scientific relationships with key opinion leaders, investigators, and healthcare professionals across neuromuscular and cell therapy centers in both academic and community settings. Engage in high-quality, peer-to-peer scientific exchange on clinical data, study design, and disease-state topics related to autoimmune disease and the company’s investigational programs. Serve as a scientific resource for external stakeholders by responding to unsolicited medical and scientific inquiries in accordance with all applicable compliance requirements. Support clinical trial execution by maintaining ongoing engagement with investigators, collaborating with study sites, and providing appropriate trial awareness and recruitment support activities. Collect, synthesize, and communicate field insights on treatment practices, emerging research, unmet medical needs, and competitive developments to inform Medical Affairs strategy and planning. Help shape territory engagement plans and key opinion leader mapping in alignment with broader Medical Affairs priorities and objectives. Contribute to Medical Affairs conference planning, including identification of strategic congresses, planning key opinion leader engagement, and coordinating scientific presence and activities. Represent the organization at scientific congresses and meetings, facilitate scientific exchange, capture key insights, and communicate learnings to internal stakeholders. Support advisory boards and other scientific meetings, including preparation of scientific materials and systematic capture of feedback to inform strategic direction. Participate in patient advocacy initiatives and outreach efforts, as appropriate, to support education and community engagement. Maintain up-to-date scientific knowledge in autoimmune disease, rare neuromuscular disease, and cell therapy, ensuring that all field activities align with internal policies and regulatory expectations. Partner cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, and other internal teams to support shared scientific, strategic, and operational objectives. Travel extensively within the assigned territory, approximately 60–70%, including occasional weekends, to support field engagements, conferences, and scientific meetings. Essential Skills Advanced degree required: MD, DO, PharmD, PhD, NP, or PA. At least 3+ years of relevant field medical, scientific exchange, or clinical trial support experience. Experience in autoimmune disease, rare neuromuscular disease, cell therapy, or autologous gene therapy. Demonstrated expertise in Medical Affairs, including scientific exchange and external stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to prepare and deliver high-quality scientific presentations to diverse audiences. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectivelywith key opinion leaders, investigators, and healthcare professionals. Ability to conduct in-depth scientific discussions on clinical trials, study design, and disease-state topics. Experience working with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and developing or executing KOL engagement strategies. Ability to support clinical trials, including site collaboration, enrollment strategy, and clinical trial awareness activities. Capability to work independently in a field-based role while managing a high volume of travel (approximately 60–70%), including occasional weekends. Proven ability to organize, lead, and execute high-level projects in a dynamic environment. Demonstrated success working collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Self-driven attitude with flexibility, resilience, and an innovative approach to problem-solving. Additional Skills & Qualifications Background in cell therapy, including exposure to or understanding of autologous gene therapy approaches. Experience engaging with rare disease communities, particularly in rare neuromuscular diseases. #J-18808-Ljbffr