Senior MSL, Skeletal Conditions, US Medical Affairs - Central South

Who We Are

BioMarin is a leading rare disease biotechnology company focused on genetically defined conditions.

Guided by our purpose to develop medicines that make a profound impact on people’s lives, our global teams have delivered a portfolio of therapies since our founding in 1997. Our revolutionary treatments for conditions like achondroplasia (the most common form of dwarfism), PKU (phenylketonuria), CLN2, a form of Batten disease, and a number of forms of MPS (mucopolysaccharidosis) offer new possibilities for patients and families who previously had few, if any, available options. More recently, with the close of the Amicus acquisition, our portfolio has expanded to include therapies for Fabry disease and Pompe disease, expanding our ability to reach more people living with rare genetic conditions.

Our success comes from our unwavering commitment to excellence, our deep understanding of patient needs, our scientific expertise, and our world-class manufacturing capabilities. At the heart of BioMarin is a dedicated team of the brightest minds in the industry working together to deliver innovative therapies to patients and families around the world.

About Worldwide Research and Development

From research and discovery to post-market clinical development, our R&D 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 rare diseases.

The Skeletal Conditions (SC) Medical Science Liaison (MSL) / Senior MSL is a regional field-based position supporting the scientific and business interests of BioMarin by cultivating current and future thought leaders in academic and clinical medicine at the local, regional, and national level through in-depth, fair-balanced scientific exchange and strategic insight gathering. MSLs are the primary communicators of BioMarin science with healthcare providers and other key medical stakeholders and viewed as peer scientific experts in their therapeutic area. The MSLs combine strong business acumen, market awareness, and clinical expertise to serve as a conduit of information to internal stakeholders in support of strategic planning and product development. In this role, you will identify clinical and post-marketing study investigators in alignment with the SC Medical Affairs objectives and provide actionable information and insights to internal stakeholders that may enhance the value and appropriate use of BioMarin products. You will also be responsible for supporting the initiation and development of Investigator Research proposals (IRs). The Senior MSL must possess in-depth knowledge of BioMarin’s ACH (achondroplasia) approved product, pipeline research, and all associated disease state areas. The MSL / Senior MSL is a team player and possesses the capacity to coordinate and manage initiatives among multidisciplinary stakeholders independently or with a minimum amount of oversight. This position will report into the Director, US Field-Based Medical for the SC Medical Unit within the Global Medical Affairs (GMAF) organization. Based on therapeutic needs and product life cycles, the MSL team will focus on certain responsibilities to a greater or lesser degree. The Skeletal Conditions therapeutic area at BioMarin currently has one marketed product and ongoing research in children with ACH and additional growth-related conditions.

Territory will be focused in the South & Central, U.S. Candidate to be based within territory

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Execute SC medical MSL plan and tactics within assigned territory to meet scientific objectives and company-defined goals for products both marketed and in development
• Development and periodic refinement of an approved MSL Territory Plan designed to support and meet strategic medical objectives
• Provide education related to disease state and BioMarin products across product lifecycle to health care providers among specialties including Genetics, Pediatric Endocrinology, Pediatric Orthopedics, and other affiliated specialties
• Serve as a medical/scientific resource through answering unsolicited medical questions and addressing other related medical information queries

• Engage in scientific exchange and provide feedback on emerging clinical/competitive trends 
• Identify, document, discuss and communicate insights to internal stakeholders  

• Maintain clinical and technical expertise in relevant therapeutic area

• Partner with medical and research groups and compliantly collaborate with commercial team 

• Provide support to BioMarin clinical trials including but not limited to the following: site identification and evaluation; recruitment; investigator meetings; external expert identification; and study management
• Support clinical operations in identifying and interacting with potential investigators for BioMarin products in development as per Medical Affairs therapeutic area plan
• Support the implementation and coordination of external investigator-initiated research 

• Participate in local, regional, and national meetings/conferences in support of all scientific and medical objectives

• Review scientific journals, lead, and participate in internal journal clubs 

• Serve as a scientific resource to commercial and marketing partners. Participate in sales team training, medical updates, scientific presentations, journal clubs, and other approved meetings as appropriate
• Have responsibility for assigned special projects and mentoring of other team members 
• Self-development: Develops and communicates a professional growth plan. Take responsibility for and actively manage professional development. Continually educates self on market issues, trends, and product knowledge as it pertains to specific business responsibilities in key therapeutic areas
• Assure compliance with BioMarin operational guidelines

Education and Experience:

MSL

• BA/BS in life or health sciences; Advanced degree (MS, doctoral level) preferred
• 3 or more years of relevant experience in clinical and 1 or more year as an MSL preferred
• Experience in rare genetic diseases, ACH and/or Skeletal Conditions therapy preferred
• Experience in product launch, development, and execution preferred
• Knowledge of regulations impacting Medical Affairs and field activities in the pharmaceutical industry
• Excellent oral and written communication, organization, and people skills 
• Proven record as a team player   
• Project management understanding and experience 
• Ability to effectively work in a virtual environment and knowledge of virtual and collaborative systems 

• Position will require travel for field engagements and Specialty Congresses (50%-70%) 

Sr. MSL

• In addition to MSL criteria above, the Sr. MSL has advanced competence in communication, problem solving and adaptability, and foundational competence in leadership, strategic thinking and planning, and problem solving and decision making 
• 5 or more years of relevant clinical experience, and 3 or more years of MSL/Medical Director experience preferred 
• Project Leadership experience preferred 

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.

Ireland Safety Responsibility
Support the organisation’s commitment to environmental protection, injury prevention, and continual improvement of EHS management systems. Actively contribute to a safe and environmentally responsible workplace by identifying hazards, reporting incidents and participating in EHS initiatives and training.