Job Title: Sr Medical Science Liaison, Great LakesJob Location: Home, KS 66438, USAJob Location Type: RemoteJob Contract Type: Full-timeJob Seniority Level: Mid-Senior levelCompany Overview: At Avidity Biosciences, we are passionate about the impact of every employee in realizing our vision of improving people’s lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics. Avidity is revolutionizing the field of RNA with its proprietary AOCs.The Opportunity: As a field-based Senior Medical Science Liaison, you will be a true scientific, medical expert and an extension of Avidity Medical Affairs. This role will serve the Great Lakes region, covering the following states: WI, MI, IL, IN, and OH. You will build and facilitate strategic peer-to-peer relationships with key Health Care Providers (HCP) in the assigned region.Responsibilities: Build KOL network within assigned region and develop relationships with identified KOLs.Identify and conduct outreach to new clinical investigators, site staff and referring physicians; develop relationships and support enrollment initiatives.Engage investigators and appropriate site personnel to understand and report challenges and barriers to study enrollment.Support clinical trial initiatives including site identification and feasibility, trial recruitment, and presentation of approved data.Build relationships with key stakeholders on the Clinical Research team.Establish Avidity’s Medical Affairs presence in the medical community.Provide internal stakeholders with feedback and insights from interactions and discussions with clinical trial sites and other Key KOLs.Develop and demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of Avidity, its products, and current medical/scientific research & publications.Represent Avidity at scientifically and medically relevant events in the designated geographical area.Provide support at professional meetings and congresses.Maintain clinical, scientific, and technical expertise in assigned therapeutic area.Share clinical and value-based expertise in the development and management of clinical and scientific communications.Participate in the planning and execution of advisory board meetings.Facilitate and lead the presentation of clinical information for initial/ongoing training of internal colleagues.Successfully lead and execute Medical Affairs internal projects related to role.Effectively lead medical workstream initiatives in collaboration with internal partners.Mentor new MSLs on roles and responsibilities in the field.Serve as a leadership point of contact for clinical teams as needed.Lead field feedback/input during the development of MSL field training tools and resources.Adhere to corporate and healthcare compliance guidance in all activities.Ability to flex depending on changing needs of organization.What We Seek: Advanced degree (Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D) preferred.5+ years of related work experience in clinical trial research or industry as an MSL; rare disease experience preferred.Proven track record of consistent success as an MSL level or above.Demonstrated mastery of core technical and/or clinical competencies.Advanced technical acumen within therapeutic area.Proven track record of building and maintaining scientific engagement.Ability to think strategically; apply knowledge and analytical skills.Ability to summarize complex information and present in a clear, concise manner.Outstanding business acumen; knows the industry and Avidity’s value proposition.Excellent communication and collaboration skills.Knowledge of FDA compliance and regulatory guidelines.Ability to travel >50% and must possess a valid driver’s license; weekend travel may be required.What We Will Provide To You: The base salary range for this role is $201,600 - $222,800.Avidity offers competitive compensation and benefits.A commitment to learning and development.#J-18808-Ljbffr