Position Summary:
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL)-West is a field-based position that will engage and further develop relationships with key institutions and key opinion leaders (KOLs), disseminate company-approved technical and scientific information, facilitate education on related disease states, and collaborate to support clinical research activities.
Who is Omeros?
Omeros is an innovative biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing and commercializing small-molecule and protein therapeutics for large-market and orphan indications targeting immunologic disorders including complement-mediated diseases, as well as cancers and addictive and compulsive disorders. Omeros lead MASP-2 inhibitor narsoplimab targets the lectin pathway of complement and is the subject of a biologics license application pending before FDA for the treatment of hematopoietic stem cell transplant-associated thrombotic microangiopathy. Omeros long-acting MASP-2 inhibitor OMS1029 is currently in a Phase 1 multi-ascending-dose clinical trial. OMS906, Omeros inhibitor of MASP-3, the key activator of the alternative pathway of complement, is advancing toward Phase 3 clinical trials for paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria and complement 3 glomerulopathy. Funded by theNational Institute on Drug Abuse, Omeros lead phosphodiesterase 7 inhibitor OMS527 is in clinical development for the treatment of cocaine use disorder and, in addition, is being developed as a therapeutic for other addictions as well as for a major complication of treatment for movement disorders. Omeros also is advancing a broad portfolio of novel immuno-oncology programs comprised of two cellular and three molecular platforms. For more information about Omeros and its programs, visitwww.omeros.com.
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Essential Duties Responsibilities:
- Build and foster productive professional relationships and partnerships with local, regional and national KOLs in the areas of medical education and clinical/scientific research, serving as a key clinical and scientific resource.
- Maintain thorough and up-to-date knowledge of disease state, clinical information and product data within relevant therapeutic areas.
- Develop and implement strategies and tactics to effectively communicate complex scientific education, including disease state and product knowledge.
- Effectively deliver medical and scientific presentations to diverse audiences, including physicians, pharmacists, nurses, payers, and internal staff.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of publication planning, investigator initiated research, and medical education strategies, initiatives and materials.
- Contribute to the development of medical affairs materials such as slide decks, abstracts, or manuscripts.
- Identify opportunities to partner with KOLs on disease state or therapeutic initiatives.
- Support and facilitate advisory board meetings and speaker training initiatives.
- Collect, analyze and interpret disease state and technical product information at medical congresses.
- Provide clinical/scientific education for Sales Marketing staff.
- Partner and collaborate effectively with internal groups, including Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Pharmacovigilance, and Sales Marketing.
- Support clinical development activities through site identification and investigator recruitment and education.
- Complete administrative responsibilities and internal projects as assigned, in a timely and accurate manner.
- Conduct all activities and responsibilities in accordance with all relevant legal, regulatory and corporate regulations and guidelines, including the Omeros Corporation Code of Business Conduct Ethics, policies and procedures.
Experience and Education Required:
- Advanced clinical/science degree or professional credentials required (PharmD, PhD, or MD) or equivalent.
- Minimum of 3 years of previous experience as an MSL in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
- Clinical experience in hematology, oncology, or nephrology is preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory, commercial, and clinical issues affecting the pharmaceutical industry is critical.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are essential.
- Demonstrated planning, organizational and project management abilities are required.
- Ability to collaborate in a team environment and partner effectively across geographic areas and cross-functional groups is essential.
- Experience in at least one start-up biopharma company is desirable.
- Dependable automobile with liability insurance and valid drivers license is required.
Behavioral Competencies Required:
- Must be a confident self-starter able to think strategically and also execute to deliver on medical plans.
- As an external representative of Omeros, must always act in a professional manner.
- Must have the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with management, peers, and subordinates.
- Competent business writing and persuasive presentation skills required.
- Must display superior organizational management and problem-solving skills.
- Must feel comfortable managing multiple projects, therapeutic areas, and external/internal relationships.
Other Requirements:
- The employee will be required to have extensive overnight travel (60%).
Physical Demands Required:
- Intermittent physical activity including bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, or lifting up to 40 lbs.
- May encounter prolonged periods of sitting.
Compensation and Benefits
Omeros is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package designed to support the lives of our employees and their families. The wage scale for the Regional Medical Science Liaison (MSL) West role is $190,000 - $230,000. Salaries will be determined based on knowledge, skills, education, and experience relevant to the role.Employees are offered medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.Employees accrue three weeks of vacation and 80 hours of sick time on an annual basis and receive twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year.This position is eligible for bonus and stock options.To learn more about Omeros, please visitwww.omeros.com.
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