MSL/Sr. MSL, Rare Diseases (Southeast)

MSL/Sr. MSL, Rare Diseases (Southeast)

Who we are:

Agios is a biopharmaceutical company that is fueled by connections. We thrive in a supportive, fun, and flexible environment full of people empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We care deeply about our work, each other, and the patients who count on us. Our teams cultivate strong bonds with patient communities, healthcare professionals, partners and colleagues, which helps us discover, develop and deliver therapies for genetically defined diseases – and make a bigger difference in their lives. In the U.S., Agios markets a first-in-class pyruvate kinase (PK) activator for the treatment of hemolytic anemia in adults with PK deficiency. Building on the company’s leadership in the field of cellular metabolism, Agios is advancing a robust clinical pipeline of investigational medicines with active and planned programs in alpha- and beta-thalassemia, sickle cell disease, pediatric PK deficiency and MDS-associated anemia.

The impact you will make:

Agios Pharmaceuticals is searching for a dynamic MSL/Sr. MSL (Medical Science Liaison) to join our growing Medical Affairs team. We want someone who cares about this important work, and who’s driven to connect to our mission of helping patient communities. The MSL will be responsible for key opinion leader (KOL) development in the community setting within hemolytic anemias, including, thalassemia, sickle cell disease (SCD), Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PK Def) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) to improve patients’ lives. The MSL will conduct scientific exchange with KOLs in supporting Global Medical Affairs goals and objectives. The MSL will play a critical role in managing investigator & company sponsored studies. The MSL will be their own territory manager in supporting payers and commercial counterparts within appropriate legal/compliance guardrails.  

What you will do:

• Maintain clinical, scientific, and technical expertise in relevant molecule and disease state areas.
• In collaboration with MSL director, and complementing the current MSL team, develop and track opinion leader (OL) engagement plans - identify, develop, and maintain long-term collaborative relationships with OLs within assigned region and a community setting. Participate in medical & scientific exchanges with the medical/scientific community including advisory boards.
• Respond to and document unsolicited requests for information on Agios molecules and clinical programs.
• Collaborate with clinical operations and clinical development to support the recruitment of potential clinical trials sites and to serve as a local Agios resource to clinical teams at trial sites participating in Agios studies as requested. 
• Facilitate company sponsored and investigator sponsored trials (ISTs). Provide medical/clinical teams with feedback and insights from interactions with investigators, and payers
• Represent the company at medical meetings through Medical Affairs’ Scientific Booth coverage and other related activities.
• Adhere to corporate SOPs and ensure vigilant compliance with relevant legal and regulatory guidelines governing scientific interactions with physicians and healthcare professionals across all activities, including those related to clinical trials, scientific interactions with internal and external groups, and responses to unsolicited requests for medical/scientific information.
• Embrace and demonstrate the Agios culture of absolute integrity, focused execution, incisive leadership, collaborative spirit and pursuit of excellence and innovation.
  

What you bring:

• Industry experience necessary with a minimum of 1 year of relevant hematology clinical/research/industry experience in a clinic setting or rare diseases.
• Both virtual or in-person meetings are facilitated as needed and appropriate. As travel opens back up and restrictions are lifted, travel requirement will be up to 70% at times with the ability to travel frequently with overnight stays (e.g., OL meetings, internal Agios meetings, medical meetings and congresses, training), global travel may be required.
• Exhibits the highest level of scientific and clinical acumen with excellent communication and networking skills
• Team-minded with ability to be innovative and flexible in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Understanding of, and experience with, regulatory framework applicable to interactions with health care providers (HCPs), payers, advocacy and other business partners. 
• An advanced clinical degree (e.g. PharmD, PhD, or MD - other doctoral degrees may be considered) is strongly preferred. 
• Previous MSL experience preferred
• Proficiency in additional language preferred (Mandarin, Hindi, Arabic)

Work Location:

Location Specific – Field/Remote: This is a remote based field position. Employees in field roles must reside within their designated territory. Regular conversations with manager are encouraged to ensure alignment on in-person presence/expectations. Travel may be required commensurate to the above job description and/or to attend team meetings and other company events.

What we will give you:

• Deliberate Development. Your professional growth as one of our top priorities. 
• Flexibility. We’re all about individual needs. We embrace different perspectives, work styles, health and wellness approaches, care of families and productivity. When you’re at your best, we’re at our best. 
• Premium benefits package. We invest in the health, wellbeing and security of our people with a premium benefits package that is well-rounded and flexible to help meet the varied personal and professional needs of every member of our team.
• Competitive performance-based compensation. This includes both short- and long-term incentives that are connected to our business strategy.
• Psychological safety.  We support an environment of fearlessness. We want you to share your ideas, speak candidly and take data-informed risks to help push the boundaries.
• Commitment to diversity. We strive to foster a welcoming workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re continuously looking to improve the inclusivity of our workforce.
• Commitment to community. We’re an active participant in the communities that surround us – the communities where we live, and the community of people and their loved ones in need of better treatment options for conditions that are often overlooked.

Interested in learning more about what makes our culture unique? Visit the Inside Agios section of our website.