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Overview

Medical Science Liaison - Mountain West at Avidity Biosciences (BioSpace listing). This is a field-based, remote position covering the Mountain West region (Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, Arizona, New Mexico, and Alaska).

Location: Field-based, Remote
Position type: Full time
Exempt
Department: Medical Affairs
Internal reference: 8200-W51081-BF

About Avidity Biosciences Avidity aims to profoundly improve people's lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics – Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs). The company focuses on rare muscle diseases and has ongoing programs in cardiology and immunology.

The Opportunity

As a field-based Medical Science Liaison (MSL), you will be a scientific medical expert and an extension of Avidity Medical Affairs. You will build and facilitate strategic peer-to-peer relationships with Health Care Providers (HCPs) in the assigned region, including clinical trial sites and identified Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs). You will provide credible and unbiased scientific information, identify KOLs, execute the Medical Affairs Plan, and support home office medical activities. You will communicate disease state materials to KOLs and support staff and bring insights back to the organization, working with internal stakeholders in a matrixed environment.

What You Will Contribute

• Build a KOL network within the assigned region and develop relationships with identified KOLs.
• Identify and outreach to clinical investigators, site staff, and referring physicians to support enrollment initiatives in partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Engage investigators and site personnel to understand and report challenges to study enrollment in partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Establish Avidity's Medical Affairs presence in the medical and advocacy community through long-term scientific relationships with thought leaders.
• Provide internal stakeholders with feedback and insights from interactions with clinical trial sites and KOLs.
• Develop and demonstrate working knowledge of Avidity, its products, and current medical/scientific research and publications.
• Represent Avidity at scientifically and medically relevant events in the designated area.
• Support professional meetings and congresses, including collecting insights and competitive intelligence, and developing tools to support medical functions.
• Maintain clinical, scientific, and technical expertise in the assigned therapeutic area.
• Lead the presentation of clinical information for internal training of colleagues.
• Successfully lead and execute Medical Affairs internal projects related to the role.
• Adhere to corporate and healthcare compliance guidance in all activities.
• Flexibly adapt to changing organizational needs.

What We Seek

• An advanced scientific or clinical degree is required (e.g., PharmD, PhD, MD, NP, PA, or DNP).
• Minimum 2 years' experience as an MSL
• Relevant experience in clinical practice, academic research, or the pharmaceutical/biotech industry is strongly preferred.
• Rare disease experience preferred.
• Proven track record of success in an MSL or related role, with demonstrated competencies and behaviors.
• Advanced technical acumen within the therapeutic area; recognized via external relationships.
• Proven track record of engaging with influential academic and clinical experts.
• Strategic thinking, ability to apply knowledge in a regulated environment, and alignment of medical and cross-functional strategies.
• Ability to summarize complex information clearly and scientifically to diverse audiences.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to work independently with professional maturity.
• Knowledge of FDA compliance and regulatory guidelines.
• Ability to travel >50% and must possess a valid driver's license. Weekend travel may be required.

What We Will Provide To You

• The base salary range for this role is $166,250.00 – $183,750.00, commensurate with experience and market factors.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including annual and spot bonuses, stock options, RSUs, and a 401(k) with employer match. Comprehensive wellness program including medical, dental, vision, LTD, and four weeks of time off.
• Learning and development programs, job-specific training opportunities, and education reimbursement.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Biotech / Pharmaceutical

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