Medical Science Liaison / Senior Medical Science Liaison

Position Overview

• Location Type: Onsite (Western United States)
• Job Type: Field-Based
• Salary: Not specified

Mirum Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on rare diseases. This role is for a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) or Sr. MSL specializing in Metabolic Genetics/Bile Acid Portfolio. The MSL will build relationships with thought leaders and healthcare professionals (HCPs) in rare metabolic genetics and related therapeutic areas. The position involves scientific exchange, serving as a scientific resource, and supporting medical affairs activities such as congress staffing and advisory boards.

Requirements

• Education/Experience:
  • Advanced science or clinical degree (e.g., MD, DO, Pharm.D., PhD, NP, PA, GC).
  • 5+ years of field Medical Science Liaison experience preferred.
  • Rare disease experience and strong knowledge of genetics preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Ability to understand and communicate scientific information effectively.
  • Strong oral, written, and communication skills.
  • Ability to travel frequently (up to 60% overnight travel) with a valid driver's license.
  • Advanced computer skills (MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and willingness to learn new applications.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Strong business acumen.
  • Launch experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, gain access to, and develop professional relationships with thought leaders, healthcare professionals (HCPs), study investigators, and professional organizations within the assigned geography.
• Support research initiatives and provide support to clinical site investigators.
• Act as a liaison for HCPs interested in conducting investigator-initiated research, facilitating proposal review.
• Engage in scientific exchange in response to thought leader requests.
• Effectively articulate scientific and clinical information related to the therapeutic area to HCPs and researchers.
• Deliver impactful presentations to diverse audiences (advisory boards, patient advocacy groups, payors) using scientific resources.
• Provide accurate and unbiased assessments of community needs to senior management.
• Support company-sponsored research, investigator-initiated research, and publications within PhRMA guidelines.
• Present clinical data at regional or national advisory boards.
• Stay updated on emerging scientific literature and clinical data.
• Support congress and conference strategy, providing scientific support and communicating insights.
• Ensure full compliance with company SOPs, regulatory requirements, and applicable laws, including PhRMA guidelines.
• Complete other assigned responsibilities in a timely manner.

Company Information

Mirum Pharmaceuticals is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and compliance with all laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability, or veteran status.