Job description
Arvinas is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to improving the lives of patients suffering from debilitating and life-threatening diseases through the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapies that degrade disease-causing proteins. Arvinas uses its proprietary PROTAC® Discovery Engine platform to engineer proteolysis targeting chimeras, or PROTAC® targeted protein degraders, that are designed to harness the body’s own natural protein disposal system to selectively and efficiently degrade and remove disease-causing proteins.
In addition to its robust preclinical pipeline of PROTAC protein degraders against validated and “undruggable” targets, the company has three investigational clinical-stage programs currently enrolling: vepdegestrant for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic ER+/HER2- breast cancer; ARV-102 for the treatment of patients with neurodegenerative disorders, and ARV-393 for the treatment of patients with relapsed/refractory non-Hodgkin Lymphoma and potentially other lymphomas.
In April 2024, Arvinas entered into a transaction with Novartis, including a global license agreement for the development and commercialization of the clinical stage PROTAC® androgen receptor protein degrader ARV-766 for the treatment of prostate cancer. The transaction closed in May 2024.
#TeamArvinas is made up of approximately 450 passionate and curious employees, whose diverse thoughts and perspectives are highly valued. Arvinas employees embrace the freedom to pursue innovation, think creatively, and give back. They are driven by the company’s values and mission – to improve the lives of patients with serious diseases by pioneering therapies created with our revolutionary PROTAC® protein degradation platform. We’re really excited about the work we’re doing inside and outside of Arvinas, and think you will be, too. But don’t just take our word for it – learn more about life at Arvinas and what employees have to say.
For more information, please visit www.arvinas.com.
Position Summary
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific and clinical expert. The MSL will be responsible for developing credible peer-to-peer relationships with scientific experts and other healthcare providers, engaging in scientific exchange of data and other medical and/or scientific information, and supporting Arvinas’ research initiatives. This MSL will cover the Mid-Atlantic Region: Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.
This position reports to the Senior Director Regional Team Lead, Field Medical Affairs, and will be based remotely from a location within the U.S.
Principal Responsibilities
Key responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:
- Establish and maintain credible peer-to-peer scientific relationships with national, regional, and local opinion leaders in addition to other health care providers.
- Develop strategic engagement plans in support of the overall medical affairs plan.
- Deliver scientifically accurate, balanced, and unbiased medical and scientific presentations to stakeholders, healthcare providers, and patient groups.
- Attend scientific conferences to collect and report relevant scientific and clinical data.
- Assist with Arvinas-sponsored clinical trials and drug development activities.
- Compliantly facilitate the submission and review of investigator-sponsored research proposals
- Serve as a resource of clinical and scientific information for internal cross-functional partners.
- Capture, analyze, and share insights from various external engagement activities (e.g., scientific expert, investigator, HCP, and payer interactions)
- Respond to unsolicited requests for medical information.
- Provide input into medical strategy for pipeline compounds.
- Ensure and maintain compliance with all company policies, laws, industry, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of related experience in an MSL role in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry is highly preferred.
- 10+ years relevant clinical or pharmaceutical/biotech experience
- Oncology therapeutic experience required.
- Drug launch experience preferred.
- Strong scientific knowledge as well as excellent presentation and teaching skills
- Ability to interpret and communicate scientific data to various audiences.
- Able to prioritize and manage several projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Proven ability to develop external relationships with scientific experts.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to comply with all credentialing requirements for any healthcare institution which is part of the MSL territory, including, among other things, routine background checks, medical testing (i.e., Tuberculosis test) or proof of immunizations, training on facility policies, and adherence to confidentiality and/or HIPPA agreements.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to travel frequently (up to 60% of time), including the ability to travel overnight and occasionally on weekends.
- Arvinas will not be providing VISA sponsorship for this position. You must have the ability to work without a need for a current or future VISA sponsorship.
- The duties of this role are generally conducted in a home office environment. Employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.
Education
- MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent in a relevant scientific or healthcare discipline preferred.
#LI-Remote
Arvinas is proud to offer a competitive package of base and incentive compensation as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the health, wellness and financial security of our employees and their families. Benefits include group medical, vision and dental coverage, group and supplemental life insurance, and much more. To learn more about Arvinas, please visit www.arvinas.com
Arvinas is an Equal Opportunity employer
