Regional Scientific Director (MSL), Midwest

Amylyx has an audacious mission to usher in a new era for treating diseases with high unmet needs. Where others see challenges, we see opportunities that we pursue with urgency, rigorous science, and unwavering commitment to the communities we serve. We are a clinical-stage company currently focused on post-bariatric hypoglycemia (PBH), Wolfram syndrome, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Our mission is powered by our people. Our core values – be audacious, be curious, be authentic, be engaged, and be accountable – creating a culture of caring. Amylyx has assembled an experienced team ready to take action because the communities we serve have no time to wait. If you share our passion and are determined to tackle some of medicine’s toughest problems, we encourage you to read the opportunity below and apply.

The Opportunity

Our Regional Scientific Director, with support and guidance from peers and leadership, will serve as a field based scientific, medical experts to the medical/academic community and is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and Health Care Providers/Professionals (HCPs) to ensure the appropriate dissemination of clinical and scientific information regarding Amylyx’s compounds in a timely, ethical and stakeholder-focused manner. The RSD will contribute to shaping the medical plan by providing external stakeholders' insights and contribute to the design and execution of the Medical Affairs strategy and plan. The RSD will engage HCPs in response to scientific educational and research needs with available Amylyx resources and provide the latest emerging data in response to specific inquiries, as appropriate.

Here is what set’s this job apart:

• In this role you will provide credible and unbiased scientific information, identifying, and executing strategic medical affairs projects and supporting home office medical activities. 
• Developing strong relationships with key institutions and practices to understand the provider and patient journey, study capabilities and opportunities to apply local medical resources to improve patient care.
• You will serve as an educator for the medical and advocacy community by driving disease awareness and addressing unmet medical needs.
• You will participate in the planning and execution of advisory board meetings and other programs including development of topics, slide content and review of data with speakers.
• You will work with regional account teams to deliver presentations to payers in support of patient access.

Preference will be given to candidates who reside in the Chicago, Minneapolis, or Milwaukee areas.

Responsibilities

• Respond to questions from KOLs and HCPs with fair and balanced scientific, medical responses
• Manage questions around safety, adherence and off label data on Amylyx’s products
• Provide ongoing medical/scientific education to Amylyx’s field and HQ teams
• Support clinical initiatives including site identification, trial recruitment, registry and presentation of final approved data
• Conduct regular and extensive reviews of literature, develop presentations and assist with publications and medical communications
• Develop and execute prioritized plans for KOLs/institutions/societies
• Develop and execute a strategic, innovative territory plan of medical and therapeutic area objectives, in collaboration with Scientific Communication, Real World Evidence and medical directors, to address the specific needs of key institutions and KOLs
• Represent Amylyx medical affairs at medical congresses, educating on Amylyx’s pipeline products, collecting competitive intelligence and reviewing data (symposia, abstracts, poster presentations, etc.)
• Identify and support data generation projects, content development and review of scientific education materials, clinical site participation and internal publications
• Support commercial team functions including facilitating internal training, speaker training programs, internal scientific material review and competitive insights into therapeutic area planning
• Conceptual and practical knowledge of local and regional payers within the geography and understands the relationships between those plans and patient care delivery in the region
• Maintain compliance with all internal and external legal and regulatory guidelines

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree (e.g., PhD, PharmD, DNP, DHSc, or MD) 
• 8 plus years experience as a field medical scientist (Medical Science Liaison) preferred OR relevant experience in medical affairs: Regional Scientific Director 
• 5 to 8 years as a field medical scientist (Medical Science Liaison) preferred OR relevant experience in medical affairs: Associate, Regional Scientific Director 
• Experience driving medical affairs projects [data generation projects, abstracts, education materials] 
• Excellent presentation, communication, and project management skills 
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate scientific/medical benefits of pharmaceutical products to the medical community 
• Strong data analysis skills 
• Demonstrated ability to effectively facilitate meetings 
• Ability to work independently and function successfully as a team member 
• Office is home based. Must be able to travel within assigned region 3-4 days per week including overnight stays 
• Travel to medical meetings, team meetings and other group meetings (will require some weekends) 
• Must have a valid driver’s license 

Preferred Qualifications

• Endocrinology and rare disease experience, Neuromuscular disorders experience beneficial 
• Well-established networks with endocrinology KOLs  
• Location: Chicago Metro Area, IL, Minneapolis, MN or Milwaukee, WI

Work Location and Conditions

• At Amylyx, we proudly support remote work opportunities within the United States. However, due to business considerations candidates must be able to attend meetings at our office in Cambridge, MA on a regular basis. 
• When working remotely, you must have access to a work setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at your remote location.

Compensation

The pay range posted below represents our good faith estimate of compensation for this role, based on market data and internal benchmarks. The final offer may vary depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as considerations of internal equity.

Base salary is one component of Amylyx’s total rewards package. In addition to competitive base pay, eligible employees may receive annual performance-based bonuses and equity awards, providing an opportunity to share in the company’s long-term success. Amylyx also offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees.

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Amylyx Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Amylyx’s management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment. Accommodations are available for candidates who require them in our selection process. If you need an accommodation, please let your Amylyx Talent Acquisition contact know.

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