Medical Science Liaison

Summary

Join Mirum Pharmaceuticals, a biopharmaceutical company focused on rare disease treatments, as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) or Sr. MSL (Metabolic Genetics/Bile Acid Portfolio). This field-based role involves building relationships with healthcare professionals, engaging in scientific exchange, and serving as a scientific resource. Responsibilities include supporting research initiatives, liaising between HCPs and researchers, presenting clinical data, and staying updated on scientific literature. The position requires an advanced science or clinical degree and 5+ years of field MSL experience; rare disease and genetics knowledge is preferred. The role is located in the Western United States and involves frequent travel. Mirum is committed to EEO and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals.

Requirements

• Advanced science or clinical degree (e.g. MD, DO, Pharm.D., PhD, NP, PA, GC)
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate scientific information
• Strong oral, written, and communication skills
• Able to travel frequently, up to 60% overnight travel and has a valid drivers’ license
• Advanced computer skills (MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and willingness to learn new applications
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong business acumen

Responsibilities

• Identifies, can gain access to, and develops professional relationships with thought leaders and other healthcare professionals, active and potential study investigators, and professional organizations within their assigned geography
• Supports research initiatives across development and provides support to clinical site investigators
• Serve as a liaison between HCPs who express interest in conducting investigator-initiated research to facilitate review and consideration of research proposals
• Engages in scientific exchange in response to thought leader requests
• Can effectively articulate relevant scientific and clinical information relative to the therapeutic area to HCPs and researchers
• Utilizes scientific resources to deliver impactful presentations to varying audiences and in a variety of different settings including (but not limited to) advisory boards, patient advocacy groups, and payors
• Provides accurate and unbiased assessment of community needs to senior management
• Within PhRMA guidelines, supports company-sponsored research, investigator-initiated research, and publications
• Present clinical data at regional or national advisory boards
• Stays abreast of emerging scientific literature and clinical data
• Supports the congress and conference strategy, providing scientific support and communication of scientific insights
• Fully compliant with all company SOPs, regulatory requirements, and applicable laws including PhRMA guidelines for field-based employees
• Completes other responsibilities in a timely manner, as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years field Medical Science Liaison experience preferred
• Rare disease experience and strong knowledge of genetics preferred
• Launch experience preferred