Medical Science Liaison

Cytokinetics is a late-stage, specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class muscle activators and next-in-class muscle inhibitors as potential treatments for debilitating diseases in which cardiac muscle performance is compromised. As a leader in muscle biology and the mechanics of muscle performance, the company is developing small molecule drug candidates specifically engineered to impact myocardial muscle function and contractility.At Cytokinetics, each team member plays an integral part in advancing our mission to improve the lives of patients. We are seeking tenacious, compassionate, and collaborative individuals who are driven to make a positive impact.The Medical Scientist will work as a member of the Medical team to support Cytokinetics portfolio with products in different phases of lifecycle and relay field-based clinical/medical insights back to Cytokinetics to impact the future strategy so Cytokinetics can continue to bring innovative medicines to patients with cardiac diseases.Reporting to the Associate Medical Director and in close cross-functional alignment, the Medical Scientist is a scientific professional who serves as a key field-based scientific resource for healthcare providers, patients, industry partners and internal colleagues. This role will come with high visibility in our company with critical cross-functional relationships across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development / Operations, and Commercial. This role will focus on key opinion leaders and other HCPs in the cardiovascular space and especially in the hypertrophic cardiomyopathy therapeutic area, but also support pipeline products in development.Our passion is anchored in rigorous and diligent scientific and clinical approaches to the discovery and development of novel mechanism therapeutics. With gratitude for the commitments and convictions of our employees who are inspired by the courage of patients we aim to serve, we believe Cytokinetics will continue to be a pioneering, values-driven, sustainable, fully integrated biopharmaceutical company.#LI-HYBRIDOur employees come from different backgrounds, and we celebrate those differences. We are looking for the best candidates for our open roles, but do not expect applicants to meet every qualification in order to be considered. If you are excited about what you could accomplish at Cytokinetics and believe you can add value to our team, we would love to hear from you.Role and ResponsibilitiesIdentify national, regional, and local Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) involved in Expert Centers of cardiomyopathy and engage them in proactive and reactive scientific exchangeMaintain and enhance existing scientific collaboration and professional relationships with hospital-based HCPs in priority but also office-based HCPs within a defined geography (physicians, genetic counselors, nurses, payers, pharmacists, hospital teams, investigators, etc..) involved in the therapeutic management of patients with cardiac diseases to expand research, advisory, and educational partnership opportunities; identify areas of unmet medical need; and assure thoughtful exchange of current medical information related to products in development and therapeutic areas of importanceFacilitate access to educational grant request process and facilitate alignment of IIP (Investigator-initiated Program) activities with internal areas of scientific interest.Serve as the primary Cytokinetics external Medical Affairs representative for key stakeholders in assigned territories, providing deep and advanced disease state and product information as well as facilitating collaborations aligning with Cytokinetics’ strategic goals.Ensure prompt intake and responses for medical information and requests for Medical Affairs support.Serve as a scientific expert within the country and Europe (when needed) at key medical and scientific conferences, advisory boards, clinical investigator meetings, internal meetings, and patient advocacy group meetingsConsistently collect, report and represent clinical insights and unanswered questions received from external contacts to the appropriate channels internally.Conduct routine literature searches and communicate regularly with each other to assure that the entire Medical team benefits from individual learning whenever it is relevant.Build and maintain a high-level of scientific knowledge and understanding about disease state, underlying science, treatment guidelines, available treatment agents and options, as well as heart failure and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy therapies under development.Maintain a superior understanding of current trends in clinical research, competitive developments, patient care, and their impact on Cytokinetics’ medical strategiesWork with Medical Affairs and other internal colleagues on initiatives including medical information, publications, medical education, grants, speaker training, and other educational programs both within the country and internationallyProvide initial and ongoing disease and product training to internal and field personnel.Provide support to our clinical development programs by serving as a key point of contact for company-sponsored trial investigators, investigator-initiated research, and registries consistent with company objectives and regulationsGenerate Field Medical Affairs plans to identify collaborative opportunities with KOL’s and institutionsIdentify congresses and scientific national and international meetings that are interesting and relevant to attend. Review scientific program of relevant conferences, attend sessions, support exhibit booth operations, and contribute to a timely written conference report summarizing key information, activities, and competitive intelligence to colleaguesDocument accurately and timely his/her activities within applicable company databases and platformsThe Medical Scientist role entails not only scientific and customer expertise, but also requires the ability to understand and effectively utilize approved resources to fulfill administrative, procedural, and legal requirements in order to address the customer needs. These activities may include proficiency in computer skills and database entry, continual compliance of all procedural requirements of the role and appropriate utilization of available resources.Ensure compliance with all Cytokinetics policies and procedures as well as local regulatory and legal requirements.Educational requirementsAdvanced biomedical sciences degree (Dipl., MD, PharmD, PhD, Bachelor's + Master's degree in science (5 years of higher education)Professional work experienceMedical Affairs experience (minimum 3 years), with field experience, within biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry and a record of significant accomplishment: Experienced MSL, Medical Advisor, Medical Manager or similar with thorough understanding of the biopharmaceutical industryExperience in cardiac diseases (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy/heart failure) and/or rare diseases is preferredIn depth knowledge of Medical Affairs organizations, including related operating processes, policies, procedures and regulationsKnowledge of applicable pharmaceutical regulations as well as other industry rules and guidelines along with medical and clinical terminology knowledgeStrong business acumen; has working knowledge of the multi-disciplinary functions involved in a company's drug development process, e.g. research, development, clinical operations, biostatistics, regulatory, commercialPersonal attributesMust be analytical and articulate in both oral and written communications, possess excellent presentation and listening skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate well with external stakeholders and all internal levels of the organizationNative country language speaker and high proficiency in English languageProven planning and organizational skillsProven ability to collaborate and make connections with both internal and external stakeholdersStellar interpersonal skills, customer focus and emotional intelligence in developing and maintaining professional relationshipsThrives in a team environmentProven self-starter that is solution focused when presented with challengesAbility to manage a demanding schedule, and adapt and be flexible as needed with evolving prioritiesProficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based applicationsA valid driver’s License is requiredAbility to travel both domestically (up to 80%) and internationally on occasionCytokinetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr