Senior Medical Science Liaison - West Coast

Pharvaris is a Nasdaq listed late-stage biotech company developing bradykinin B2 receptor antagonists for bradykinin-mediated diseases, with offices in Switzerland (Zug), the Netherlands (Leiden) and the USA (greater Boston area). We aim at bringing new, more convenient options to HAE patients who suffer sudden and prolonged attacks of swelling in multiple areas of the body including the airway, which can be life-threatening. We have a culture built on the core values of considering others carefully, leading with trust, ensuring rigor and diversity of thought, and contributing freely. Our company is driven by individuals committed to developing breakthrough therapies which can have a real impact on people’s lives. If you are looking for a place where your work can have meaning and you can make a difference – Pharvaris is the place for you!

We are now looking to add capabilities to our medical team and seeking to therefore hire a Senior Medical Science Liaison, to join our Medical Affairs team and report to our Head of North America Medical Affairs.

The title of MSL or Sr MSL will be based on the candidate's experience.

Location

This role is preferably based in The United States (Remote: Preference West Coast – CA, CO, UT, AZ and neighboring states – ideally based near a hub which allows for frequent and easy travel). The selected candidate will be expected to cover approximately 1/3 of the continental United States and focus on engaging with KOLs/HCPs at major hospitals and rare disease centers. At Pharvaris, we promote and enable a flexible hybrid work-environment and support our talents to be home based and work virtually.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the field-based extension of the Pharvaris Medical Affairs Team.
• Systemically proactively identify the scientific exchange needs of Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), investigators and other stakeholders in patient care, as well as thought leaders in academia, regional payers and relevant government organizations per strategic territory plans including management of strategic scientific partnerships.
• Ensure compliant communication and education of Pharvaris’ product portfolio to meet the educational and professional needs of Pharvaris’ key external stakeholders, including the creation and deployment of standard responses in close collaboration with Medical Communications.
• Partner closely with colleagues in Medical, Clinical Development and Clinical Operations, to design and deploy scientific programs, medical advisory boards and other programs and events as needed.
• Partner closely with colleagues in Medical and Commercial do provide scientific exchange and appropriate support to payer organizations.
• Provide support to Investigators currently involved in Pharvaris’ international and observational studies as well as investigator sponsored research.
• Proactively obtain and maintain expertise in relevant disease areas and indications, as well as MSL best practices.
• Build and maintain HCP/KOL plans and ensure customer relationship management system (Veeva) is kept up to date with all relevant feedback provided, in a timely, accurate and compliant manner. This includes but is not limited to key medical insights received, that should also be proactively communicated to relevant colleagues across the business.
• Conduct training for Commercial and Medical colleagues as needed.
• Participate in cross-functional team projects as needed, for example in the creation and implementation of SOPs.
• Proactively identify process improvement opportunities which align with business needs, and propose and deploy solutions as needed.

Requirements

• MD, PharmD or PhD preferred.
• Master’s degree or NP in life sciences, or MPH can also be considered, if the candidate possesses strong relevant work experience.
• 5+ years of experience of MSL experience with primary emphasis on rare diseases and field based scientific exchange.
• Clinical trial support experience is a plus.
• Preference for candidates who have worked for emerging biopharmaceutical companies in the past, with evolving operating procedures and employee remits.
• Preference for candidates who have developed expertise in hereditary angioedema (HAE) in an academic or professional setting.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to exchange scientific ideas and information openly and effectively with KOLs and colleagues.
• Track record of creating and deploying scientific presentations to individual HCPs, Payers and groups of internal and external stakeholders in virtual and in-person settings.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively assess available resources (including the selected candidate’s own bandwidth) and suggest remedies when conflicting priorities arise.
• Positive attitude and ability to proactively solve problems, even in the face of adversity.
• Demonstrated current knowledge of relevant guidelines and regulations.
• Ability and desire to travel on a regular basis (up to 80% of working time).
• Availability to attend meetings on weekends.
• Clean and valid driver’s license.