Associate Director, Medical Science Liaison (US)

Zenas BioPharma is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to becoming a leader in the development and commercialization of immune-based therapies for patients around the world. With clinical development and operations globally, Zenas is advancing a deep and balanced global portfolio of potential first- and best-in-class autoimmune therapeutics in areas of high unmet medical need while meeting the value requirements of the dynamic global healthcare environment. The company’s pipeline continues to grow through our successful business development strategy. Our experienced leadership team and network of business partners drive operational excellence to deliver potentially transformative therapies to improve the lives of those living with autoimmune and rare diseases.

We are seeking top talent who share our commitment to patients and have a track record of success in acquiring, developing and commercializing products across the globe. Our colleagues have an opportunity to engage in a fast-paced learning environment and experience individual and organizational success as we work towards becoming a global immunology and autoimmune disease leader, while living our values of Transparency, Relationships, Urgency, Excellence and Innovation – TRUE Innovation!

Position Summary

The Associate Director, Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) at Zenas are the field-based extension of our Medical Affairs department. MSLs are scientifically-trained professionals who possess strong clinical and/or scientific backgrounds whose role is to be a resource of fair-balanced and scientifically-rigorous information to the healthcare community. This position reports to the National Director, MSL.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, establish, and maintain professional relationships and dialogue with international, national, regional, and local key opinion leaders and allied healthcare professionals.
• Educate healthcare professionals and manage market professionals on Zenas’ product portfolio.
• Ensure the appropriate dissemination of transparent, fair-balanced scientific and clinical information, knowledge, and services in a timely, compliant, ethical and customer-focused manner.
• Function as a regional medical/scientific resource and work to pair external stakeholder needs with available Zenas resources.
• Demonstrate proficiency in delivering educational resources and clinical information in response to an established need/request.
• Liaise with investigators to support clinical research activities (investigator-initiated and company sponsored).
• Facilitate speaker development and training.
• Engage in timely and fair-balanced scientific exchanges with HCPs in response to unsolicited requests for information related to Zenas’ products.
• Lead, contribute to, attend, and provide scientific support at international, national, regional, and local medical conferences.
• Liaise with Clinical Operations to support company-sponsored studies.
• Actively participate in advisory boards and clinical investigator meetings.
• Gather data to generate insights and competitive intelligence to provide quality and appropriate feedback to headquarters based on field interactions with healthcare providers, thought leaders, and congress attendance.
• Deliver internal educational training sessions for internal stakeholders, including disease state, therapeutic landscape, and product information.
• Build and cultivate working relationships cross-functionally with adherence to compliance guidelines.
• Engage in continued independent learning within the therapeutic area
• Adherence to all company regulatory and compliance policies
• Identify & coordinate execution of scientific communication opportunities at national and local congresses
• Work closely with the team to identify opportunities to generate and present meaningful data
• Provide scientific session, poster or symposium coverage when requested
• Attend face to face meetings to gain pertinent feedback from experts
  
  

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical/science degree or health care professional credentials required (MD, PhD, RPh, PharmD, NP, PA, MS or equivalent)
• Minimum 3-5 years MSL, field-based, or clinical position preferred
• Rheumatology or Neurology Therapeutic area experience preferred
• Knowledge of treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, FDA regulations, and Officer of Inspector General (OIG) guidelines preferred
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including building strong working relationships and managing and resolving conflict
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, listening, and presentation)
• Results-oriented
• Team oriented
• Proven track record of success
• Current knowledge & full understanding of all relevant industry, legal, and regulatory compliance guidelines
• Commitment to the highest ethical, legal, regulatory, and scientific standards
  
  

Zenas is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary pay range for this role is $172,000 to $215,000 USD.. Actual compensation packages will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to depth of experience, education, skillset, overall performance and/or location.

Zenas believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package to all employees. Our base salary is just one component of Zenas’ competitive total rewards strategy that also includes annual performance bonus, equity, full range of benefits and other incentive compensation plans.

Zenas BioPharma is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an environment where diversity is valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, qualifications and the needs of the business.