Join our team in a dynamic hybrid role, offering flexibility to work remotely or from our headquarters in Watertown, MA. Disc Medicine is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing, and commercializing novel treatments for patients who suffer from serious hematologic diseases. We are building a portfolio of innovative, first-in-class therapeutic candidates that aim to address a wide spectrum of hematologic diseases by targeting fundamental biological pathways of red blood cell biology, specifically heme biosynthesis and iron homeostasis. Disc Medicine values collaboration, professional development, and scientific integrity and promotes an inclusive company culture that empowers and inspires.
Disc Medicine is seeking a field-based Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to cover the Mid-Atlantic territory (NJ, PA, DE, MD, DC, VA, WV, NC, and SC) and advance the medical objectives of its clinical development programs. The MSL will build and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals (HCPs), institutions, and payers, serving as a scientific and clinical resource through peer-to-peer exchange. The MSL will also engage the scientific community to support research, publications, education, and the identification of unmet patient needs.
Scientific Exchange & KOL Engagement (~60%)
Serve as a field-based scientific and clinical resource and customer-facing extension of Disc Medicine Medical Affairs
Identify and develop deep relationships with academic and community-based KOLs, HCPs, institutions and investigators across hematology, dermatology, hepatology, and the rare disease communities
Engage in compliant peer-to-peer scientific exchange on disease state, unmet medical need, and patient care challenges in erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) and other hematologic diseases
Respond to unsolicited medical information requests and deliver reactive clinical data presentations in one-on-one and group settings
Clinical Research Support (~10%)
~ Support company-sponsored trials, investigator-initiated trials (IITs), research collaborations, and expanded access
Field Insights & Advisory Boards (~15%)
Gather and communicate actionable field insights from KOL and HCP interactions to inform Disc medical strategy
Internal Collaboration & Compliance (~15%)
Collaborate closely with cross-functional colleagues, including Clinical Development, Medical Information, Market Access and Commercial, and provide scientific training to internal teams as appropriate
Conduct all activities in accordance with applicable compliance, legal, and regulatory guideline
Advanced clinical or scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO, DNP, or MSc) or equivalent professional credentials (NP, PA)
~3+ years of biopharmaceutical industry experience as an MSL or in a related field-based medical affairs role
~ Experience in hematology, dermatology, or rare disease preferred; Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex scientific concepts clearly to diverse audiences
~ Ability to develop and execute a territory medical plan, working effectively both independently and in collaboration with cross-functional teams and senior leadership
~ Strong analytical skills, with the ability to critically evaluate and interpret scientific literature
~ Working knowledge of compliance and regulatory guidelines governing medical affairs activities
~ Ability to travel extensively within the assigned territory to engage with KOLs and HCPs, and to attend scientific conferences
The Company headquarters are in Watertown, MA, and we provide a flexible work environment.
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Responsibilities
Build and maintain relationships with KOLs, HCPs, institutions, and payers
Develop and execute territory medical plan
Engage scientific community to support research and education
Qualifications
MD/DO/DNP or MSc or equivalent credentials
3+ years biopharmaceutical MSL or field-based medical affairs
Experience in hematology/dermatology/rare disease preferred