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Medical Science Liaison-Pediatric Endocrinology & Rare Disease (Southern CA)1788
Medical Science Liaison-Pediatric Endocrinology & Rare Disease (Southern CA)1788Ascendis Pharma • San Diego, CA, United States
Medical Science Liaison-Pediatric Endocrinology & Rare Disease (Southern CA)1788

Medical Science Liaison-Pediatric Endocrinology & Rare Disease (Southern CA)1788

Ascendis Pharma • San Diego, CA, United States
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Medical Science Liaison-Pediatric Endocrinology & Rare Disease (Southern CA)1788

Ascendis Pharma is a dynamic, fast‑growing global biopharmaceutical company advancing programs in Endocrinology, Rare Disease, and Oncology. We are looking for a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) who will serve as the external‑facing scientific expert in Medical Affairs, communicating confidently about our products using clinical and scientific expertise.

Base Pay Range

$180,000.00 / yr – $190,000.00 / yr

The position is remote and reports to the Director, Field Medical Team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the field-based external medical representation of Medical Affairs.
  • Create awareness of Ascendis Pharma in the endocrinology community and communicate the potential of TransCon technology to transform endocrinology practice.
  • Maintain high medical expertise to support the portfolio / pipeline and relevant disease states.
  • Provide medical / scientific presentations to internal and external audiences.
  • Identify key opinion leaders (KOLs) and key organizations (professional associations, patient advocacy groups) for disease states within a geography.
  • Identify the scientific needs of healthcare providers, researchers, and patient advocates important to patient care.
  • Develop and maintain a KOL engagement plan that fosters collaborative relationships.
  • Capture external insights about the disease state, Ascendis portfolio, pipeline, and competitors, and communicate to internal stakeholders.
  • Build strong relationships with internal colleagues (Market Access, Marketing, Sales) by providing medical expertise and support.
  • Collaborate with Medical Outcomes Scientific Liaisons (MOSLs) to support regional deliverables.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of the Field Medical Team strategic goals and objectives.
  • Provide scientific support at medical congresses, including clinical data presentations and scientific exchanges at the medical affairs booth.
  • Provide internal onboarding and ongoing medical training for commercial and medical colleagues.
  • Engage with external researchers as primary contact for investigator-initiated trials (IITs).
  • Support clinical trial operations, ensuring success with planned and ongoing trials, including investigator and site engagement.
  • Document all relevant activities in the CRM platform.
  • Ensure understanding and compliance with department and corporate policies and procedures.

Requirements

  • MD / PhD / PharmD or equivalent.
  • Minimum 5+ years of pharmaceutical experience as a Medical Science Liaison.
  • Pediatric endocrinology, endocrinology, or rare disease experience preferred.
  • Outgoing personality and enthusiasm for interacting with healthcare providers and researchers.
  • Courageous passion for patients.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively transmit scientific and clinical information.
  • Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders to achieve results.
  • Self‑management skills to organize and prioritize one’s own work schedule.
  • Able to make decisions that impact departmental credibility, operations, and services.
  • Capable of creating materials such as reports and presentations, and speaking to internal and external groups.
  • Residence near a major airport hub within the geography.
  • Valid driver’s license in the state of residence and satisfactory driving record.
  • Estimated travel : 50‑75%.
  • Estimated salary range : $180,000 – $190,000. Actual salary determination depends on experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

    Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Company‑offered Life and AD&D insurance
  • Short and long‑term disability benefits
  • Pet and Legal Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Discounts
  • Professional Development opportunities
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Incentive compensation plans
  • Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Mental Health resources
  • Paid leave for new parents
  • Ascendis Pharma is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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