Senior Medical Science Liaison - Gastroenterology

Ardelyx is a publicly traded commercial biopharmaceutical company founded with a mission to discover, develop and commercialize innovative first-in-class medicines that meet significant unmet medical needs. The Senior Medical Science Liaison (Senior MSL) serves as a field-based advanced technical, scientific, and medical expert, answers product-related questions from HCPs, and provides clinical/scientific presentations and medical education programs.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree in biological sciences
• 4 to 6 years of MSL Medical Affairs expertise within the therapeutic area or equivalent experience
• Ability to apply technical expertise and solutions to diverse/individualized situations
• Critical data analysis skills
• Excellent communication & presentation skills
• Networking skills and the confidence to interact with senior experts on a peer-to-peer level
• Demonstrated ability to integrate and work in cross functional network/matrix
• Prior experience in mentorship of medical science liaisons
• Demonstrated project management ability
• Knowledge of FDA and OIG requirements, as well as the PhRMA Code, including regulations governing compliant scientific exchange
• Ability to travel locally, regionally, and nationally as requested/required; up to 70% travel
• Valid driver’s license

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with generous employer match
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Up to 12 weeks of living organ and bone marrow leave
• Equity incentive plans
• Health plans (medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision)
• Life insurance and disability
• Flexible time off
• Annual Winter Holiday shut down
• At least 11 paid holidays