Medical Science Liaison-South Central

Role Overview

Oruka is looking for a Medical Science Liaison’s (MSL), a field based scientific expert that strategically supports medical affairs objectives and serves as a conduit of communication between clinical community and Oruka’s internal team. The MSL is responsible for developing and managing peer-to-peer relationships with a variety of health care professionals and engaging in high quality communications about Oruka’s products and clinical trials in their territory. There is a special emphasis on working with clinical trial sites.

Summary

MSL will build and execute territory engagement plan that establishes relationships with key external stakeholders and supports Oruka’s medical strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and maintain collaborative relationships with current and future national and regional key opinion leaders, speakers and investigators through meaningful scientific exchange
• Stay informed of medical and scientific developments in Dermatology and related fields by continuously reviewing relevant literature, monitoring competitor activities, networking with experts, and attending relevant conferences
• Support national and regional scientific congresses with KOL engagements, poster /abstract coverage, booth staffing, and company debriefs
• Provide internal stakeholders with feedback and actionable insights from interactions and discussions with HCPs
• Identify, engage, and support investigators and site staff of high-impact, high-performing clinical research sites for Oruka’s clinical development programs

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in life sciences (PharmD, PhD, MD/DO, MSN, NP/DNP, DMS/PA or equivalent) is required
• Minimum of 5 years relevant clinical and/or industry experience required, experience in Dermatology strongly preferred
• Prior experience as a field medical science liaison required, experience in Dermatology preferred
• Routine and tangible experience in a field medical role working with CRO and clinical operations preferred
• Relevant therapeutic area knowledge, comprehensive understanding of drug development process, clinical trial design, safety monitoring, and regulatory landscape in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry
• Self-driven and ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
• Exceptional communication and time management skills