Senior Medical Science Liaison (Part-Time)

Xentria is committed to advancing drug development through meaningful patient engagement and effective partnerships and has a track record of success in securing key collaborations in the life sciences industry. The team at Xentria is dedicated to helping early-stage products advance to the next stage of clinical development, getting them one step closer to commercial launch. Established in 2020 and headquartered in Chicago, Xentria collaborates closely with academic researchers, patient communities and biotechs as we commit to embracing the complexities of co-development projects. Our lead asset, XT MAB 16, is a monoclonal antibody, received Orphan Drug Designation by the FDA and EMA and is current in development for the rare disease of sarcoidosis.

Xentria is seeking a part-time Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for sarcoidosis that will be responsible for establishing and maintaining strong, peer-to-peer relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and other healthcare professionals relevant to Xentria’s pipeline product, XTMAB-16. In this role, you will provide scientific and clinical expertise to internal and external stakeholders and contribute to the implementation of Xentria’s medical and scientific strategy. 

The part-time Senior MSL will lead strategic discussions, deliver scientific and clinical data presentations, and provide insights into health economics and outcomes research. This role requires collaboration with key stakeholders such as physicians, researchers, hospital decision-makers, formulary committees, and state Medicaid decision-makers.  You will also work closely with Xentria’s internal teams, including Marketing, Sales, Market Access, and Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR), to ensure the strategic alignment of scientific communications.

Candidates must have prior MSL experience in rare or pulmonary disease and it is preferred that they reside in the Chicago, IL area.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop and maintain long-term, collaborative relationships with KOLs, scientific experts, and healthcare professionals in infectious disease at the national, regional, and local levels. Provide stakeholders with balanced medical, scientific, and pharmacoeconomic information on Xentria’s sarcoidosis product, XTMAB-16, staying informed on competitive therapies and emerging trends in the therapeutic area.
• Support the inline VP and leadership team with the development of relevant materials. Those materials include but are not limited to abstract and poster  development in collaboration with key stakeholders and investigators, core content that can be leveraged in the field in scientific exchange, and/or internal training documents. 
• Lead the preparation and execution of advisory board meetings for XTMAB-16, including delivering presentations, preparing slides, and facilitating discussions. Gather insights from KOLs and healthcare decision-makers to identify data gaps and inform Xentria’s research and strategies in preparation for a 2029 launch.
• Deliver internal training on disease areas and product-specific data for internal stakeholders, including Sales, Marketing, and Medical Affairs teams. Provide external educational programs to healthcare professionals and deliver clinical/scientific presentations at hospitals, addressing unsolicited medical inquiries in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Act as a strategic partner by gathering insights from KOLs and healthcare professionals to influence and inform clinical development, research programs, and market access strategies.
  Provide input into communication materials and assist in the training of new associates, such as Medical Science Liaisons and Regional Account Managers.
• Attend live congresses and other industry-relevant events on behalf of Xentria, Inc to discuss XTMAB-16. 

Supervisory Responsibilities

No direct reports associated at this time, but one or more direct reports in the future.

Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and diverse projects concurrently

• Strong analytical skills; a strategic thinker, planner, and implementer

• Reliable, dependable, and consistent worker

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze situations and/or data while considering future impact and intangible variables

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong knowledge of the pharmaceutical corporate environment and a solid understanding of commercial operations, including Marketing and Sales strategies.
• Broad-based scientific knowledge, along with strong presentation and teaching skills, especially in communicating complex medical data to healthcare professionals.
• Proven ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with KOLs, researchers, and healthcare decision-makers.
• Understanding of FDA regulations and compliance regarding scientific communication, along with the ability to stay current on evolving regulatory guidelines.
• Ability to gather strategic insights from healthcare stakeholders to inform product development and market access decisions. 

Education and/or Experience

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences (M.D., Ph.D., Pharm.D., DPH, Ed.D.) or a minimum of an M.S. degree, with a focus on rare disease, pulmonary conditions and/or other inflammatory diseases. Familiarity with TNF-alpha also preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical research, pharmacy, life science, or related experience (including fellowships), with at least 2 years in the rare disease therapeutic area.
• 5+ years of MSL experience, demonstrating a deep understanding of the medical affairs role in the pharmaceutical industry.

Travel

Up to 25% domestic and/or international travel expected with occasional travel to Chicago office.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment

This is a remote position.  Flexibility in work schedule, including availability for advisory boards, congresses, and weekend business activities, as needed.  Comfort with virtual engagement platforms (Zoom, MS Teams) for meetings and scientific presentations.   

Additional Information

The anticipated salary range for this position is $75,000 - $95,000. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors including the qualifications of the individual applicant, years of relevant experience, unique skills, level of education, certifications and/or professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives/will be performing the job. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, learn more at https://xentria.com/life-at-xentria

AAP/EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.