Medical Science Liaison, Achondroplasia

Who We Are

BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.

Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.

Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.

About Worldwide Research And Development

From research and discovery to post-market clinical development, our WWRD engine involves all bench and clinical research and the associated groups that support those endeavors. Our teams work on developing first-in-class and best-in-class therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with genetic diseases.

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) supports the scientific and business interests of BioMarin by cultivating current and future thought leaders and health institutions in academic and clinical medicine at the local, regional and national level through the initiation and development of Investigator Sponsored Trials, continuous medical education activities and support of BioMarin registries, other clinical programs and scientific conversation with internal/external stakeholders.

The MSL must possess in depth knowledge of BioMarin’s approved product for Achondroplasia (Voxzogo), agents in the pipeline, and all associated disease state areas. The MSL must possess the capacity to coordinate and manage solo initiatives or partnerships with external partners independently or with a minimum amount of oversight. This position will report to Medical Affairs and work closely with the Commercial and the Clinical Teams.

• Develop and execute scientific plans within their region to meet company-defined goals within corporate and regulatory guidelines for products both marketed and in development.
• Visit potential research sites to determine the site’s ability to conduct and accrue to clinical research studies and registries
• Visit infusion sites to develop/update the scientific knowledge of the disease state areas and the correct use of Biomarin´s products
• Maintain clinical and technical expertise in specific therapeutic areas; review scientific journals, attend scientific and key technical meetings and collaborate with medical, research and commercial teams.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of both clinical and commercial strategies and priorities.
• Deliver high quality scientific presentations on BioMarin products to physicians / nurses / institutions and other key external customers.
• Provide medical support for commercial efforts in support of BioMarin products such as representing BioMarin and BioMarin products at exhibits during scientific symposia.
• Identify and recommend speakers for BioMarin’s Speaker’s Bureau and Advisory Boards
• Cooperate with commercial team on market intelligence
• Assist in the site level management of the publication plan timelines.
• Provide clinical education support for internal customers.
• Proactively provides feedback on emerging clinical/competitive trends.
• Assure compliance with BioMarin operational guidelines.
• Facilitate and monitor investigator sponsored studies that can generate additional clinical and safety data for Biomarin Products.
• Support pharmacovigilance routine activities as assigned and trained adequately.
  
  

Education And Experience

• .Bachelor of Science in Medicine. Degree in Genetics, Orthopedics.
• English in intermediate or advanced level - required
• 3+ years Clinical experience - preferred
• 1+ years Pharmaceutical experience - preferred
• 50-75% travel requirement (Within the assigned territory)
• Experience in public presentation – required
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience in effectively managing multiple tasks and projects
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently to meet timelines.
• Independently develops study documents and processes
• Demonstrated ability to monitor all visit types independently
• Understands the needs of stakeholders and able to develop action plans
• Discerns urgency of issues and takes appropriate action
• Previous experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical industry, CRO or other relevant industry experience is much appreciated
  
  

Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.