Job description
Kyverna is seeking a highly motivated Director, Medical Science Liaison (MSL), who will engage scientifically with health care providers and medical and scientific experts to support the Medical Affairs Team’s strategic priorities and plans across key countries in Europe and the Middle East. The Director MSL must have deep clinical/medical expertise to serve as a trusted resource to our external experts and internal teams and will embody Kyverna’s core values: Stay True to Why, Collaborate to Accelerate, Lead with Clarity, Boldly Innovative, and Own the Outcome.
LOCATION: UK, Germany
TERRITORY: Europe and the Middle East
REPORTS TO: Executive Director, Medical Affairs
COMPENSATION: Competitive Base + Bonus + Equity
TERM: FTE position through 3rd party Employer of Record
TRAVEL: up to 50%
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify, build, and maintain successful long-term professional relationships with healthcare professionals (HCPs), clinical investigators, key opinion leaders (KOLs), and academic center(s) research personnel
- Support and enhance new and existing partnerships including clinical trials, investigator-initiated studies, and scientific collaborations
- Conduct balanced, scientifically rigorous, and compliant exchanges with HCPs and KOLs to advance understanding of Kyverna’s clinical programs and therapeutic platforms
- Collaborate with clinical trial sites to understand barriers to patient identification, enrollment, and screening, and facilitate solutions to optimize study execution
- Gather, analyze, and report field insights including protocol feedback, emerging treatment trends, and competitive intelligence to inform Medical Affairs strategy
- Represent Kyverna at scientific meetings, conferences, and advisory boards
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the disease area, investigational assets, and relevant clinical data
- Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies
- Ability to travel frequently (potentially up to 50% of the time) and with short or minimal notice including weekends and evening hours
QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of MSL or equivalent field-based medical experience in Europe
- Advanced scientific or medical degree required (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent)
- Must have experience in cellular therapy and/or autoimmune disease; experience in Myasthenia Gravis or Neuromuscular disorders strongly preferred
- Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to convey complex scientific information effectively
- Self-starter with demonstrated skill in independently managing multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal guidance and oversight
- Fluency in English required; proficiency in German strongly preferred
- Strong team player who can work well with cross-functional team members to achieve corporate and department objectives
