Medical Science Liaison

Protara Therapeutics

Medical Science Liaison for Protara Therapeutics engaging healthcare professionals to provide support for cancer and rare diseases. Focus on building relationships and facilitating information exchange.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $183,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify and engage with top hospital-based clinicians and researchers to understand scientific needs and gather insights that support Protara strategies
The MSL provides crucial, evidence-based data, and shares up-to-date treatment guidelines with hospital staff
Develop and maintain scientific, clinical, and technical expertise in Protara’s rare disease and uro-oncology portfolio through ongoing training and self-education
Build territory plans for assigned geographies to include strategies and tactics for engagement with HCPs/key opinion leaders (KOLs)
Support clinical trial execution including recruitment and site outreach as requested
Identify, establish, and maintain collaborative relationships with key investigators, institutional leaders, medical groups, and consortia
Provide scientific evidence and clinical trial information to healthcare professionals, clinical trial staff, and payors
Increase awareness in the medical community of the company and enhance company interaction with thought leaders
Assist in training of new hire MSLs and design and implementation of effective training curricula
Support the development and implementation of advisory boards and other scientific meetings
Monitor the competitive landscape for specific therapeutic areas of interest to the company
Execute MSL activities with adherence to all related policies and standard operating procedures
Address unsolicited medical questions related to clinical trials and scientific exchange

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced clinical/science degree or professional credentials required (MD/DO, PhD, PharmD, PA, NP, RN)
3-5+ years of experience in the biotech, start up or pharmaceutical industry, preferably in Medical Affairs
3+ years’ MSL experience and working with internal cross-functional teams
Oncology and rare disease experience are required
Must have experience in a hospital, institutional or clinical/pharmacy setting
Drive for personal excellence and accountability
Business/enterprise mindset
Possess creative problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
Strong organizational and business planning skills
Ability to interact and communicate openly and effectively with Management, team members, HCPs/TLs, nurse coordinators and other clinical trial site staff, and payors
Strong analytical skills, especially regarding understanding and interpreting scientific and clinical research and literature are essential
Adept, nimble, energetic, and comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment
Capable of, and motivated by, taking a hands-on approach and 'rolling up one's sleeves'
Extensive travel (up to approx. 60%, US and international) with possible weekend congress obligations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Compensation & Benefits package including incentive bonus
equity compensation
matching 401(k)
medical benefits
dental benefits
vision benefits
commuter benefits
fertility benefits
Generous Paid Holidays
Unlimited PTO

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical trial executionscientific evidencetreatment guidelinesterritory planningdata analysisclinical research interpretationtraining curriculum designcollaborative relationship buildingengagement strategiesmedical affairs

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscreative problem-solvingorganizational skillsbusiness planningcommunication skillsteam collaborationaccountabilityadaptabilitydrive for excellencehands-on approach

Certifications

MDDOPhDPharmDPANPRN