US Field Medical Lead (Obesity/Cardiometabolic)

Wave Life Sciences is a biotechnology company focused on unlocking the broad potential of RNA medicines to transform human health. Our RNA medicines platform, PRISM, combines multiple modalities, chemistry innovation and deep insights in human genetics to deliver scientific breakthroughs that treat both rare and prevalent disorders. Our toolkit of RNA-targeting modalities includes editing, splicing, RNA interference and antisense silencing, providing us with unmatched capabilities for designing and sustainably delivering candidates that optimally address disease biology. Our diversified pipeline includes clinical programs in Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and Huntington’s disease, as well as a clinical program in obesity and a preclinical program in NASH/MASH. Driven by the calling to “Reimagine Possible”, we are leading the charge toward a world in which human potential is no longer hindered by the burden of disease.

Description

The US Field Medical Lead (FML) – Obesity / Cardiometabolic is a scientific and clinical expert who serves as the primary HCP (health care professional) facing communicator conducting scientific exchanges and gathering and sharing insights within assigned program(s) in obesity / cardiometabolic therapeutic area. The US FML will establish and maintain relationships with HCPs, key opinion leaders (KOLs), and academic institutions, providing fair, balanced, and objective scientific information about our products in development. This role combines strong business acumen, clinical expertise, and market awareness while serving as a critical conduit of scientific information between external stakeholders and internal cross-functional teams.

The US FML will play a vital role in understanding the treatment landscape in the obesity / cardiometabolic space, building relationships with key external experts, supporting clinical development activities, and gathering insights that will inform our medical and future commercial strategies.

Experience

• Advanced scientific degree (PharmD, MD, and/or PhD in biological sciences) required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a medical / scientific, clinical, and/or FML role within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
• Obesity / Cardiometabolic experience highly preferred 
• US based field role in geographic location near a major airport; East Coast in ET zone preferred though not required

Responsibilities

• Identify, establish and maintain long-term collaborative partnerships with KOLs, study site investigators, HCPs, and academic institutions and centers of excellence
• Support the high-quality execution of timelines for development initiatives including clinical trials through proactive and reactive trial site engagement, education, and internal collaboration across key functions (e.g., medical communications, medical information, clinical development, clinical operations, and new product planning/market access)
• Present approved data and conduct balanced peer-to-peer scientific exchanges and education on assigned company therapeutics approved and/or in development with KOLs, HCPs, academic institutions, clinical investigators, and other stakeholders consistent with company policies and procedures
• Professionally represent the company at relevant scientific conferences, symposia, and meetings to drive awareness of Wave, conduct scientific exchange, support medical booth activities as needed, cultivate relationships, gather and share real-world insights and competitive intelligence
• Collaborate on the development and implementation of the scientific communication plan and medical-to-medical materials
• Develop and maintain strong collaborative partnerships with internal cross-functional teams including regulatory, clinical development, and development operations
• Gather insights from the field on data, therapeutic area, and competitive intelligence to help inform company strategies and evidence generation plans
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory and legal guidelines
• Maintain clinical, scientific, and technical expertise in therapeutic area

Key Skills

• Demonstrate clear understanding of clinical research methodologies and ability to independently evaluate and translate scientific material in an effective and credible manner
• Develop strong understanding of cardiometabolic therapeutic area and clinical development
• Convey excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel regionally and nationally in the US, and occasionally internationally up to 50-70%

Pay Range External Disclosure Statement

The annual base salary range for this position is $154,000 - $220,000.

The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the annual base salary pay range for this position at the time of posting. Actual annual base salary will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, qualifications, position criticality, and internal equity.  This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and discretionary stock-based long-term incentives.  In addition to compensation, Wave offers a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical and financial health and overall well-being. These include, but are not limited to, company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, life, long and short-term disability insurances, generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), 401K participation with matching contributions, and Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Wave Life Sciences provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wave Life Sciences complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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Salary : $154,000 - $220,000