Medical Science Liaison ( South Central)

Crinetics is a pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, developing much-needed therapies for people with endocrine diseases and endocrine-related tumors. We were founded by a dedicated team of scientists with the simple belief that better therapies developed from rigorous innovation can lead to better lives. Our work continues to make a real difference in the lives of patients. We have a prolific discovery engine and a robust preclinical and clinical development pipeline. We are driven by science with a patient-centric and team-oriented culture. Crinetics is known for its inclusive workplace culture. We are also a dog-friendly workplace. This is an exciting time to join Crinetics as we shape our organization into the world’s premier fully-integrated endocrine company from discovery to patients. Join our team as we transform the lives of others.

Position Summary:

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals has a strong partnership with an emerging biopharmaceutical company in endocrinology/rare disease to support Medical Affairs activities and execution. 

As customer-facing field-based medical experts, the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) supports our client’s products, pipeline, and therapeutic areas by advancing scientific and collaborative relationships and acting as a conduit for timely knowledge exchange with key members of external healthcare communities and internal stakeholders towards optimized patient outcomes. The MSL function is knowledge-based, anchored in educating internal and external stakeholders in the science behind and safe and appropriate use of our products. The MSL supports the generation of scientific knowledge through facilitation of investigator-initiated trials and publications.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

These may include but are not limited to:

• Lead efforts in recognizing, identifying, cultivating, and integrating KOL relationships in endocrinology/rare disease to enhance the company’s reputation as a scientifically innovative industry partner.
• Provide scientific support for pre-launch initiatives, including medical congresses, advisory boards, and educational events.
• Connect with and gain access, establish long-term, strategic scientific relationships with KOLs, and connect KOLs to appropriate company partners ensuring research, scientific, and clinical interests are communicated.
• Gather and report internally, medical and clinical insights that contribute to enhancement of important medical positions, plans, future research and development efforts; and identify unmet needs
• Identify opportunities for scientific growth and generation of medical evidence in support and/or expansion of therapies and execution of mutual interest initiatives such as research and continuing medical education (CME).
• Acquire and maintain a level of medical-scientific knowledge in endocrinology and/or rare disease involving clinical issues related to company’s products; able to interpret and disseminate pertinent scientific/clinical data and evaluate current and new information as it applies to company’s therapies.
• Contribute to periodic updates of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and responses to standard response letters (SRL) in a fair and balanced manner.
• Tactical delivery of programs according to established objectives and serves as a resource for education and dissemination of pertinent, clear, and balanced medical-scientific information to internal audiences (Marketing, Medical Affairs, Research & Development and Sales) and external audiences (healthcare professionals, consumers, patient organizations, distributors, etc.)

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Terminal degree; Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D., or D.O., preferred. Candidates with advanced clinical degrees (PA, APRN), relevant skills and experience will be considered.
• 12 years of professional experience in industry
• 3+ years of direct experience as an MSL

Preferred:

• Minimum of 3 years in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry preferred. Prior experience in providing MSL-level support to products or devices in endocrinology and/or rare disease, including KOL development, investigator-initiated clinical trials, publications and educational programs, highly preferred.
• MSL and/or strong scientific experience in endocrinology, and specifically growth hormone-related disorders, preferred.
• Experience in other Medical Affairs functions (i.e., Publication Planning, Scientific communications, HEOR, etc.) is preferred.
• Pre-launch experience is highly preferred.
• Excellent written, oral, communication, leadership and organizational skills.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated relationship builder. Ability to work well across teams to communicate relevant insights and drive strategy.
• Strong presentation and writing skills. Skilled in use of Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Project etc.)
• Must have a style that promotes respect, credibility and trust throughout the organization.
• Results oriented and self-motivated.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Activities: On a continuous basis, sit at desk for a long period of time; intermittently answer telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means. Some walking and lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities.

Laboratory Activities (if applicable): Biology and chemical laboratory environment experience needed. Environmental health and safety requirements also apply.

Travel:

You may be required to travel for up to 50% of your time.

The Anticipated Base Salary Range:  $164,000-$205,000

In addition to your base pay, our total rewards program consists of a discretionary annual target bonus, stock options, ESPP, and 401k match. We also provide top-notch health insurance plans for employees (and their families) to include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 20 days of PTO, 10 paid holidays, and a winter company shutdown.

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience and education. Crinetics Pharmaceuticals is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Crinetics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion or similar philosophical beliefs, disability, marital and civil union status, age, genetic information, veteran status or any personal attribute or characteristic that is protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

Vaccination requirement:

Following extensive monitoring, research, consideration of business implications, and advice from internal and external experts, Crinetics requires that all employees and contractors be fully vaccinated and have received the COVID-19 vaccines as a condition of employment. “Full vaccination” is defined as two weeks after both doses of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks since a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition or disability that prevents them from being vaccinated, can request a reasonable accommodation.