Medical Science Liaison Clinical Trials

Regional Medical Science Liaison, Central
Come join our Medical Affairs Team!
The Regional Medical Science Liaison (MSL) position that will engage and further develop relationships with top institutions and key opinion leaders (KOLs) disseminate company-approved technical and scientific information, facilitate education on related disease states, and collaborate to support clinical research activities.

Omeros is an innovative biotechnology company that discovers and develops first-in-class protein and small-molecule therapeutics for both large-market and orphan indications, with a focus on complement-mediated diseases, cancers, and addictive or compulsive disorders. Omeros’ lead complement inhibitor YARTEMLEA® (narsoplimab-wuug), which targets the lectin pathway’s effector enzyme MASP-2, is FDA-approved and commercially available in the U.S. for the treatment of hematopoietic stem cell transplant-associated thrombotic microangiopathy (TA-TMA) in adult and pediatric patients aged two years and older. A marketing authorization application seeking approval of YARTEMLEA for TA-TMA is currently under review at the European Medicines Agency. OMS1029, Omeros’ long-acting MASP-2 inhibitor, has successfully completed Phase 1 clinical trials.

Build and foster productive professional relationships and partnerships with core local, national and international KOLs in the areas of medical education and clinical/scientific research, serving as a key clinical and scientific resource

Maintain thorough and up-to-date knowledge of disease state, clinical information and product data within relevant therapeutic areas

In alignment with the overall medical strategy and plan implement strategies and tactics to effectively communicate complex scientific education, including disease state and product information

Effectively deliver medical and scientific presentations to diverse audiences, including physicians, pharmacists, nurses, payers, and internal staff

Contribute to the development and implementation of publication planning, medical education strategies, initiatives and materials, standard response letters

Contribute to the development of medical affairs materials such as slide decks, abstracts, or manuscripts

Support and facilitate speaker training initiatives.

Collect, analyze and interpret disease state and technical product information at medical congresses

Provide clinical/scientific education for Sales & Marketing staff

Partner and collaborate effectively with internal groups, including Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Pharmacovigilance, and Sales & Marketing

Support clinical development activities through site identification and investigator recruitment and education

Support market access initiatives such as engagement of or presentation to commercial and public payers, as needed

Complete administrative responsibilities and internal projects as assigned, in a timely and accurate manner

Conduct all activities and responsibilities in accordance with all relevant legal, regulatory and corporate regulations and guidelines, including the Omeros Corporation Code of Business Conduct & Ethics, policies and procedures.

Advanced clinical/science degree or professional credentials required (PharmD, PhD or MD) or equivalent

Minimum of 3 years of previous experience as an MSL in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry

Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory, commercial and clinical issues affecting the pharmaceutical industry is critical

Demonstrated planning, organizational and project management abilities are required

Must be a confident self-starter able to think strategically and also execute to deliver on medical plans.

Competent business writing and persuasive presentation skills required.

Must feel comfortable managing multiple projects, therapeutic areas, and external/internal relationships.

The employee will be required to have extensive overnight travel (50 - 75%).

Intermittent physical activity including bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, or lifting up to 40 lbs.

Employees are offered medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Employees accrue three weeks of vacation and 80 hours of sick time on an annual basis and receive twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year. This position is eligible for incentive and stock options. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes.

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