Medical Science Liaison Director/Lead (San José del Rincón)

Job DescriptionThe Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Director/Lead will be a key leader within the Medical Affairs organization, responsible for building and leading a high-performing MSL team, establishing strategic objectives and performance metrics, and serving as a trusted scientific and strategic partner to clinical opinion leaders, healthcare providers, and healthcare decision makers.In this role at Viking, the MSL Director/Lead will develop and execute a field medical strategy that fosters strong, credible relationships with external experts, supports clinical trial execution, generates actionable field insights, and informs the company's evidence generation strategy.The adecuado candidate brings deep expertise in obesity and cardiometabolic disease, demonstrated leadership in filed medical affairs, and a passion for improving patient outcomes.This is a unique opportunity to build an MSL organization from the ground up and make a meaningful, lasting impact on the lives of people living with obesity.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe main responsibilities of this role include:Build, lead, and scale a high-performing Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team, including defining business objectives, performance metrics, and overseeing comprehensive training and certification programsLead and support congress activities as aligned with Viking company strategyServe as the primary scientific and clinical expert for Opinion Leaders (OLs), Healthcare Decision Makers (HCDMs), and other healthcare providers across obesity and related therapeutic areasDeliver high-quality, evidence-based scientific exchange with OLs, community healthcare providers, and HCDMs, ensuring balanced and compliant communication of clinical dataEngage with clinical investigators and trial sites to support execution and advancement of Viking's obesity pipelineFoster strong collaboration between external experts and internal cross-functional partners to expand scientific engagement, access, and patient impactConduct in-depth scientific exchange to provide focused and balanced clinical and scientific informationProvide and/or present field observations and insights to internal stakeholdersSupport speaker training and ensure the speakers are updated on new dataLead and/or contribute to cross-functional project teams supporting MSL strategy, initiatives, and tactical executionComplete all required administrative duties, training, and compliance-related activities in a timely mannerMaintain and continuously enhance clinical and scientific expertise through ongoing review of data, literature, and healthcare and industry trendsOther duties as assigned.RequirementsEducation and ExperiencePharm.D. , Ph.D., M.D. or D.O. (other doctoral degrees considered)Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience as a Medical Science Liaison within a biotech or pharmaceutical organization, including demonstrated leadership or senior-level responsibilitiesCurrent experience in Scientific Affairs or Medical Affairs at a biotech or pharmaceutical companyProven scientific and clinal expertise in cardiometabolic and/or obesity-related therapeutic areas, with a strong understanding of evolving clinical data and treatment area(s)Knowledge and SkillsHigh degree of proficiency Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, etc.), Outlook Internet applications, WebEx, ZoomAbility to synthesize and communicate actionable field medical insights to inform internal strategy, evidence generation, and cross-functional decision-makingA strong teammate with initiative who collaborates well with internal/external partnersStrong analytical, interpersonal, and well-developed problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a positive and collaborative fashionAbility to multi-task, professional demeanor, strong attention to detailSelf-motivated individual with a highly entrepreneurial style coupled with self-confidence and a positive attitudeMust be dependable; someone willing to go the extra-mile to get things doneTeam player with excellent verbal and written communication skills.VIKING THERAPEUTICSViking Therapeutics, Inc., is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.Viking Therapeutics also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.Salary Description$195,******
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