Medical Science Liaison (Mid-Atlantic) Position Available In Orange, North Carolina

Job Description:

At BioCryst, we are passionate about advancing noveltherapeutics for patients with rare and serious diseases. Ourstructure-guided drug design process leads us to the discovery anddevelopment of novel small-molecule drugs. We integrate traditionalbiology and medicinal chemistry along with a wide array of advancedtechnologies to understand the three-dimensional structures ofactive sites of target enzymes. Our scientists then designmolecular structures to create bespoke drugs for patients. We focuson therapeutic areas with either no available treatments or largeunmet patient needs. BioCryst’s US headquarters are located inDurham, North Carolina, our European headquarters in Dublin,Ireland and our Discovery Center of Excellence in Birmingham,Alabama. We are proud of our culture of engagement andaccountability that rewards people for innovative thinking andachievement of key objectives. For more information, please visitthe Company’s website at www.biocryst.com.

JOB SUMMARY

BioCrystPharmaceuticals is seeking an experienced Medical Science Liaison(MSL) to join our US Medical Affairs team. As a field-based MSL youwill be a true scientific, medical expert and an extension ofBioCryst Medical Affairs. You will build and facilitate strategicpeer-to-peer relationships with key Health Care Providers (HCP) inthe assigned region. You will be providing credible and unbiasedscientific information, identifying and executing the strategicMedical Affairs Plan and supporting home office medical activities.

Candidate must reside in a state within the Mid-Atlantic region:

MD, VA, DC, WV, KY, TN, NC

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES &RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and demonstrate a thorough working knowledge ofBioCryst, its products, as well as current medical/scientificresearch & publications. Establish BioCryst’s Medical Affairs presence in the medicalcommunity through long-term and valued scientific relationshipswith thought leaders, the medical community, and patientorganizations. Represent BioCryst at all scientifically and medically relevantevents in the designated geographical area. Provide medical/scientific presentations to internal andexternal groups. Provide internal stakeholders with feedback and insights fromfield interactions and discussions with Health CareProfessionals. Provide support at professional meetings and congresses,collecting insights and competitive intelligence, and developingtools that support medical functions at the meeting. Maintain clinical, scientific, and technical expertise in raredisease therapeutic areas. Review scientific journals and attend scientific and keytechnical meetings. Respond to and document unsolicited requests for scientificinformation for BioCryst products, including those indevelopment. Share clinical and value-based expertise in the development andmanagement of clinical and scientific communications for customers,including publications, conference data, and educational materials,as well as for internal BioCryst communications and materials to beused in training and development activities. Participate in the planning and execution of advisory boardmeetings including objectives, content development and delivery ofclinical presentations when needed. Support clinical initiatives including site identification andfeasibility, trial recruitment, registry and presentation ofapproved data if needed. Support commercial team functions by facilitating internaltraining and scientific material review, assisting with speakerprograms, and providing competitive insights into therapeutic areaplanning. Adhere to corporate and healthcare compliance guidance in allactivities.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced degree (Pharm.

D., Ph.D., M.D) required. 3+ years of related work experience (clinical, managed care, orindustry experience) and prior rare disease experiencepreferred. Ability to establish and maintain relationships withinfluential thought leaders. Ability to think strategically; apply knowledge and analyticalskills in a highly regulated environment and align medical andcommercial strategies. Ability to summarize complex information and present in aclear, concise and scientifically accurate manner to a range ofaudiences. Outstanding business acumen; knows the industry, BioCryst’svalue proposition, key competitors and other marketplacefactors/dynamics. Excellent communication and collaboration skills; exhibitsprofessional maturity, confidence, and competence. Adherence and compliance with all required regulatoryguidelines. Ability for frequent travel and must possess a valid driver’slicense. Weekend travel may be required.

The statements in thisposition description are intended to describe the general natureand level of work being performed by people assigned to thisclassification. They are not intended to be construed as anexhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required ofpersonnel so classified. The manager may assign additionalresponsibilities and assignments from time to time.

BioCryst is anequal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equalemployment opportunities without regard to age, race, religion,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Veteransstatus, disability and/or other protected class characteristics.

Additionally, BioCryst is committed to achieving its businessobjectives in compliance with all federal, state and local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr