Senior Medical Science Liaison (Neurology) Northeast or Midwest Region

About Us

About the Role

Dianthus Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to support the advancement of our neuromuscular disease portfolio, including myasthenia gravis (MG), chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), and multifocal motor neuropathy (MMN). This field-based role will build strategic relationships with key opinion leaders, investigators, healthcare professionals, and advocacy organizations while serving as a scientific expert and trusted partner. The Senior MSL will generate actionable insights, support clinical development and evidence generation activities, and contribute to future launch readiness efforts across the portfolio.

We are building a culture of individuals who hold our core principles at the center of our operations, with the goal to elevate the care of our patients’ lives. We are open to you working remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the scientific expert for Dianthus' neuromuscular disease programs and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders.
• Conduct compliant scientific exchange regarding disease state education, clinical data, unmet needs, and investigational therapies.
• Gather and communicate medical insights to inform Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and future commercialization strategies.
• Support clinical trials through investigator engagement, site identification, enrollment support, and protocol discussions as requested.
• Represent Dianthus at scientific congresses, advisory boards, investigator meetings, and other external medical forums.
• Contribute to evidence generation, scientific communications, publications, and educational initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, and Commercial teams.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with applicable regulatory, legal, and company requirements.

Experience

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree required (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO,  or equivalent).
• 7+ years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience, including significant field medical experience.
• Previous experience in neurology or immunology/inflammation is preferred.
• Experience building relationships with neuromuscular, neurology, rare disease, or immunology thought leaders and investigators.
• Strong understanding of clinical research, evidence generation, and scientific communications.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory.