Medical Science Liaison (North Atlantic)

Urogen Pharma - Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Philadelphia, PA

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Field Medical Science Liaison (MSL) at UroGen Pharma, Inc. is a pivotal role that focuses on fostering scientific communication and collaboration within the urology and urologic-oncology community. This externally facing position is designed to establish and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with therapeutic experts, healthcare providers, researchers, and disease-area advocates. The MSL is integral to the complete product lifecycle, engaging in scientific exchanges that cover research and clinical trends relevant to UroGen's therapeutic areas. In this role, the MSL will contribute to UroGen's therapeutic strategy as defined by the Medical Affairs and Clinical Development teams, ensuring brand alignment throughout their efforts. The MSL will work closely with various departments within UroGen, including field and corporate office teams located in New York City and Israel. A significant aspect of the MSL's responsibilities includes providing medical training for field-based teams and developing medical content for speakers. The MSL will also be responsible for field-based clinical support, addressing unsolicited medical information requests from healthcare providers and payers, and facilitating novel clinical or scientific opportunities. They will play a crucial role in translating external insights into UroGen's clinical development programs, ensuring that real-world input informs study design and site selection for company-sponsored trials. Additionally, the MSL will assist in developing strategies for investigator-initiated trials and participate in regional symposia, medical advisory boards, and national/regional medical meetings. Attending scientific conferences to gather and disseminate new scientific information is another key responsibility, as is providing medical information in compliant settings. The MSL will also lead larger scale projects and initiatives, as well as engage in leadership and mentoring activities for the team. A successful MSL will enhance the relationship between UroGen and the disease area community by delivering reliable clinical education, supporting research efforts, and being receptive to feedback on therapeutic products and clinical trends.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with therapeutic experts and healthcare providers.
• Engage in scientific exchange on research and clinical trends in Urology and Urologic oncology.
• Contribute to UroGen's therapeutic strategy as defined by Medical Affairs and Clinical Development.
• Provide medical training for field-based teams and develop medical content for speakers.
• Respond to unsolicited medical information requests from healthcare providers and payers.
• Facilitate novel clinical or scientific opportunities and provide educational presentations.
• Translate external insights into UroGen's clinical development programs.
• Assist in developing clinical trials strategy for investigator-initiated trials.
• Participate in regional symposia, medical advisory boards, and national/regional medical meetings.
• Attend scientific conferences to gather and convey new scientific information.
• Lead larger scale projects and initiatives, and engage in leadership and mentoring activities.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in clinical specialty (M.D., Pharm.D., PhD.) with 5 or more years of experience following the last stage of training.
• 3 or more years of experience in medical affairs/MSL in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in urology, oncology, or related field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to manage and handle conflict constructively.
• Clinical or scientific technical skills, including experience working with clinical trials.
• Solid understanding and adherence to SOPs/Rules/Regulations regarding internal/external interactions.
• Ability to manage a significant volume of projects in a field-based environment.
• Collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams and internal stakeholders.
• Self-starter with accountability and a sense of urgency in delivering impactful results.
• Ability to travel up to 70%, including overnight travel.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employee benefits
• Excellent work environment