Medical Science Liaison, Mid-Atlantic (Rare Disease/Hematology-Oncology)

Medical Science Liaison, Mid-Atlantic (Rare Disease/Hematology-Oncology)

Territory: WV, VA, MD, NC, SC

Blueprint Medicines is a global precision therapy company that invents life-changing therapies for people with cancer and hematologic disorders. Applying an approach that is both precise and agile, we create medicines that selectively target genetic drivers, with the goal of staying one step ahead across stages of disease. Since 2011, we have leveraged our research platform, including expertise in molecular targeting and world-class drug design capabilities, to rapidly and reproducibly translate science into a broad pipeline of precision therapies. Today, we are delivering approved medicines directly to patients in the United States and Europe, and we are globally advancing multiple programs for genomically defined cancers, systemic mastocytosis, and cancer immunotherapy.

What will you do?

The Medical Science Liaison is a field-based scientific and clinical expert who strategically supports the medical objectives of Blueprint Medicines’ development programs. The MSL is responsible for identifying, developing, and managing peer-to-peer relationships with a variety of healthcare providers, including hematologists, oncologists, pathologists, dermatologists, gastroenterologists, and allergists/immunologists, as well as basic scientists, in academic and community practices.

They will be accountable to engage in high quality scientific exchange about the science and clinical application of our precision medicine portfolio to variety of external stakeholders, as well as obtain important insights about current practice, treatment landscapes, and emerging clinical and scientific data. In addition, MSLs are expected to build strong cross-functional relationships, as well as provide meaningful subject-matter expertise, to colleagues in Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, R&D, Patient Advocacy and Commercial, while maintaining full compliance with all relevant company, industry, legal, and regulatory requirements. They will report to the Regional Director of MSLs.

What will be your responsibilities?

• Identify key opinion leaders and cultivate a network of experts for Blueprint Medicines disease areas of focus
• Respond to unsolicited requests and engage in meaningful, peer-to-peer scientific exchange of complex medical and scientific information with the oncology, pathology, and rare disease community
• Provide internal stakeholders with feedback and insights from interactions and discussions with HCPs.
• Accurately profile a given geography and define local dynamics related to patient diagnosis and referral for treatment

• Deliver medical/scientific presentations to internal & external stakeholders
• Assist with company-sponsored clinical trials and facilitation of investigator-initiated trials (ISTs)
• Lead planning and execution of regional advisory boards
• Collaborate with cross functional partners on internal projects and external initiatives
• Provide educational meeting support at scientific congresses
• Support training of cross functional teams
• Adhere to corporate and healthcare compliance guidance in all activities, including those related to clinical trials, scientific interactions with internal and external groups, and responses to unsolicited requests for medical/scientific information
• Foster and maintain Blueprint’s positive and innovative culture with a newly formed field team
• Extensive travel is required as part of this position (60%)
  

What basic qualifications do we require?

• Advanced Clinical/Science degree or professional credentials required (MD/DO, PhD, PharmD, NP, PA)
• 3 years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry in Medical Affairs, with experience working with cross-functional in-house and field-based teams
  

What additional qualifications are we seeking?

• Rare Disease and/or oncology experience strongly preferred; combined is ideal
• Strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Positive, solutions-oriented mindset
• Demonstrated self-starter and team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Adept, nimble, energetic, and comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment
• Capable of taking a hands-on approach and willing to “roll up one’s sleeves.”
• Ensure compliance with corporate rules and government regulations
• Strong analytical skills, especially with regard to understanding and interpreting scientific and clinical research and literature, are essential
• Commitment to Blueprint Medicines’ Core Values: Patients First, Thoughtfulness, Urgency, Trust, Optimism
  

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

As a biotechnology organization, it is our responsibility to do everything we can to safeguard the health and safety of our workforce, our communities, and the patients we serve. That is why we require all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless we approve an exemption through a reasonable accommodation for certified health reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs. Accommodation requests for either of these reasons should be made to TotalRewards@blueprintmedicines.com.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Affirmative Action

At Blueprint Medicines, we foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion. A proud Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, we consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We are also an E-Verify Employer. We will make reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, for qualified individuals with known disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who requires an accommodation with the hiring process or to perform any essential functions of the position for which you are applying, please reach out to TotalRewards@blueprintmedicines.com.

For more information, please see our EEO-AA-Policy-Statement , the EEO Poster and its Supplement , as well as our Pay Transparency Statement .

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