Medical Science Liaison

2 months ago


Auckland City, New Zealand Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Full time

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARWR) is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company that develops medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them. Using a broad portfolio of RNA chemistries and efficient modes of delivery, Arrowhead therapies trigger the RNA interference mechanism to induce rapid, deep, and durable knockdown of target genes. RNA interference, or RNAi, is a mechanism present in living cells that inhibits the expression of a specific gene, thereby affecting the production of a specific protein. Arrowhead's RNAi-based therapeutics leverage this natural pathway of gene silencing.

Arrowhead's corporate headquarters is in Pasadena, CA with research and development teams in Madison, WI and San Diego, CA. Our employees are nimble, science-driven innovators who are collaborating to bring new therapies to patients in need.

**The Position**

We are seeking an experienced cardiometabolic Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join an exciting opportunity within our Medical Affairs (MA) team and work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

This is a field-based position based in New Zealand.

MSLs are responsible for developing professional relationships with healthcare professionals through scientific engagement to support clinical stage and launch molecules. MSLs engage healthcare professionals through scientific exchange and provide clinical and scientific support.
- Responsibilities_
- Engage with cardiologists / endocrinologists / healthcare professionals / stakeholders to educate on clinical and scientific evidence to advance treatment landscape as aligned with client goals and objectives
- Educate on RNAi technology, hypertriglyceridemia, familial chylomicronemia syndrome, dyslipidemia, clinical value and approved materials to payers, providers, and other appropriate stakeholders as requested
- Synthesize and communicate clinical and scientific insights to internal stakeholders
- Attend and present at scientific congresses and meetings to stay up to date with the latest scientific developments and trends in the assigned therapeutic area(s)
- Respond to unsolicited inquiries consistent with MSL compliance standards
- Execute on MSL strategy consistent with Medical Affairs strategy
- Support company sponsored clinical trials through investigators' site engagement
- Support speaker training as requested and ensure speakers are up to date with evolving disease and product data
- Support national, regional, and local scientific congresses including Opinion Leader (OL) engagement, poster /abstract coverage, booth, and company debriefs
- Identify and execute opportunities for scientific collaboration with OLs and other relevant stakeholders.
- Monitor and analyze scientific publications, clinical trials, and competitive landscape in the cardiometabolic therapeutic area and allocated regions
- Maintain clinical and scientific expertise and general industry business acumen
- Advance MSL value proposition, demonstrate tact and professionalism, and deliver results
- Act in accordance with company policies, including, for example, the Code of Business Conduct and ethics and Standards of General Data Protection regulations (GDPR)
- Develop territory specific OL and account plans including OL profiles, pre-call planning, and follow up plans
- Communicate clinical and scientific information in an accurate and clear manner
- Document MSL quantitative and qualitative accomplishments
- Provide scientific support for Med Info inquiries, ensuring accurate and timely responses to healthcare professionals' queries
- Develop scientific content for medical education initiatives
- Support Medical Affairs as needed with special projects and initiatives

**Requirements**:

- PhD, PharmD, MD, or DO degree required
- 5+ years of experience as a MSL
- Cardiometabolic therapeutic experience
- Industry experience in medical affairs / clinical development at a biotech or pharma
- High level verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively collaborate in a dynamic environment
- Strong comprehension of cardiometabolic therapeutic area
- An expert understanding of the health care delivery system, including the managed care arena and its impact on patient care, regional medical care and the pharmaceutical industry
- Ability to identify the unmet medical, educational, and research needs at a local & regional level in the medical community
- Ability to interpret key scientific data and translate the findings to meet educational and research needs to affect corporate research strategic activities/decisions
- Understanding of the design and execution of research studies and strategic implications
- Exhibits a high degree of emotional intelligence and appreciation of diversity and multiculturalism
- Designs and/or leads training initiatives and best practices
- Proven ability to drive results at a high level of quality as a strategic and creative thinker
- Demonstrates ability to



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