What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Medical Science Liaison - West position at Neurogene Inc?
Company Background
The mission of Neurogene is to treat devastating neurological diseases to improve the lives of patients and families impacted by these rare diseases. Neurogene is developing novel approaches and treatments to address the limitations of conventional gene therapy in central nervous system disorders. This includes selecting a delivery approach to maximize distribution to target tissues and designing products to maximize potency and purity for an optimized efficacy and safety profile.
The Company’s novel and proprietary EXACT transgene regulation platform technology allows for the delivery of therapeutic levels while limiting transgene toxicity associated with conventional gene therapy. Neurogene has constructed a state-of-the-art gene therapy manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas. CGMP production of NGN-401 was conducted in this facility and will support pivotal clinical development activities. This transformative work is driven by our highly collaborative people who come together each day to bring us closer to achieving our mission. As an employee of Neurogene, you will be part of building a culture that honors patient and caregiver mindsets and nurtures innovation, creative problem solving and a strong sense of purpose.
Position Overview
- This is a new headcount and in addition to recent hire within the West. We are growing!
- Reside within or Near the assigned territory (US West) and ability to travel is required to engage with KOLs, attend medical congresses, and attend HQ meetings up to 60% of the time.
- Remote (US West) with travel required
The Senior Medical Science Liaison (Senior MSL) - US West will function as a subject matter expert (SME) connection between Neurogene and key external stakeholders to support the advancement of the NGN-401 program in Rett syndrome and to conduct bi-directional scientific exchange. The Senior MSL will be instrumental in developing strong relationships with Clinical and Scientific Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to source actionable field medical insights and help guide internal decision making. The Senior MSL will also be required to build robust relationships with internal stakeholders and provide medical support for a variety of initiatives across the organization. The Senior MSL will provide strategic and operational support for executing field medical tactics as well as ongoing territory planning, analysis, and development. The strategic areas of focus include scientific exchange, health-care decision maker education, and evidence generation. Additionally, this Senior MSL position is unique in that they will have the opportunity to engage in HQ-based projects and initiatives (e.g. content development, advisory board planning). The ideal candidate will be an experienced Medical Affairs professional who is intrinsically motivated, has a collaborative spirit, and has experience working in pediatric neurology, neurodevelopmental disorders, rare disease, genetics, or gene therapy/genetic medicine.