Senior Medical Science Liaison

Artiva Biotherapeutics

. Serve as the scientific and clinical expert for an assigned region .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • Romania, Bulgaria, HungarySeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Medical Science Liaison activities, including KOL engagement, clinical trial operations, and medical insights. Possesses strong communication skills and a solid understanding of Medical Affairs compliance and scientific exchange standards.

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Medical Science Liaison ExperienceKOL EngagementClinical Trial Operations SupportImmunology ExpertiseMedical Affairs Compliance

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial OperationsKOL Mapping ValidationMedical InsightsCompetitive IntelligenceScientific ExchangeAdvisory Board ManagementClinical Data SynthesisFeasibility AssessmentsPatient IdentificationMedical Education Collaboration

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsCredible Engagement with PhysiciansMentoring Early-Career Professionals

Certifications & Qualifications

PharmDMDPhD

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryBiotechnology IndustryImmunologyRheumatologyCell TherapyClinical-Stage ProgramsInvestigator-Initiated StudiesMedical Advisory BoardsEastern European Region

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the scientific and clinical expert for an assigned region
Represent Artiva’s scientific and clinical data to the medical community
Partner with the Executive Director, Medical Affairs Europe to execute the national field medical strategy
Validate, refine, and prioritize regional KOLs and identify new academic researchers, community clinicians, and advocacy stakeholders
Lead peer-to-peer scientific discussions on the therapeutic pipeline, mechanisms of action, and complex clinical data
Support planning and execution of medical advisory boards, symposia, and clinical training sessions for HCPs
Liaise between clinical investigators, internal stakeholders, and CRO staff for sponsored research studies
Support clinical trial sites, recruitment, protocol queries, feasibility assessments, and enrollment
Develop and manage collaborations with KOLs, investigators, study staff, nurses, pharmacists, and office managers
Identify collaborations for medical education and potential clinical research opportunities
Serve as a local medical and scientific resource for the medical community
Provide feedback on sites, regional trends, protocol amendments, accrual barriers, and patient identification
Complete accurate and timely administrative reports, projects, and required documentation
Synthesize clinical insights and competitive intelligence into actionable recommendations for Medical Strategy
Collaborate with Clinical, Regulatory, and Commercial teams on pre-launch readiness and patient access strategy while maintaining medical independence
Represent Artiva at major medical congresses and execute congress strategy
Coordinate pre-congress preparation and session coverage
Support data dissemination and medical booth/display presence
Gather, synthesize, and report competitive intelligence from congresses
Provide ongoing medical and scientific training to internal colleagues and mentor early-career Medical Science Liaisons

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 4 years of Medical Science Liaison / Medical Affairs experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
6+ years of experience preferred
Direct ownership of clinical trial operations support
Direct ownership of KOL mapping validation
Direct ownership of KOL engagement and HCP scientific exchange
Direct ownership of advisory boards
Direct ownership of medical insights and competitive intelligence
Formal training and hands-on experience in Immunology and/or Inflammation
Proven ability to operate in a highly external, travel-intensive role, occasionally on weekends
Willingness to travel approximately 75%
Strong understanding of Medical Affairs compliance and scientific exchange standards
Exceptional communication skills and ability to engage credibly with leading physicians and researchers
Experience in early- to mid-stage biotech preferred
Experience supporting clinical-stage programs, pre-launch activities, or Investigator-Initiated Studies preferred
Rheumatology, immunology, and/or cell therapy experience preferred
Located in the Eastern European country cluster: Romania, Bulgaria, or Hungary
PharmD, MD, PhD, or equivalent scientific background strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Passionate, tenacious, innovative, transparent, and inclusive team philosophy
Flat, accessible, and open communication paths
Commitment to diversity and ensuring all voices are heard
Opportunity to work on innovative NK cell-based therapies for autoimmune diseases
Exposure to a highly visible, strategic field medical role
Mentorship opportunities as the team scales