Director, Medical Science Liaison – West Coast

Kyverna Therapeutics

. Provide strategic leadership for Kyverna’s Field Medical function across Western USA, setting the vision, priorities, and operating framework for regional scientific engagement and external collaboration .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $220,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Medical Affairs with a focus on neuromuscular disorders and cell therapy, alongside strong leadership capabilities in building and mentoring high-performing teams. Proven ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives while ensuring compliance and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

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Medical Affairs Strategy DevelopmentNeuromuscular Disorders ExpertiseTeam Leadership and MentoringCross-Functional CollaborationAdvanced Scientific or Medical Degree

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Hard Skills

Medical AffairsScientific EngagementEvidence GenerationClinical Trial OversightCompliance and Ethical StandardsStrategic PlanningOperational ReadinessData SynthesisCompetitive IntelligenceField Insights

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsStrategic ThinkingAdaptabilityInterpersonal SkillsInfluencing Stakeholders

Certifications & Qualifications

PhDPharmDMD

Industry Keywords

Cell TherapyAutoimmune DiseaseMyasthenia GravisNeuroimmunologyClinical DevelopmentPatient AdvocacyHealthcare ProfessionalsScientific LiteratureAdvisory BoardsCongress Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership for Kyverna’s Field Medical function across Western USA, setting the vision, priorities, and operating framework for regional scientific engagement and external collaboration
Develop, lead, and maintain high-impact, long-term relationships with healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders, clinical investigators, academic research centers, professional societies, and patient advocacy groups
Serve as a senior scientific ambassador for Kyverna’s cell therapy platform and autoimmune disease portfolio
Shape Medical Affairs strategy by synthesizing field insights, protocol feedback, treatment landscape evolution, unmet needs, real-world practice patterns, and competitive intelligence
Provide senior oversight and partnership with clinical trial sites to anticipate and resolve barriers to identification, screening, enrollment, and retention
Support commercial site activation, operational readiness, and optimal study execution as a member of the site activation team
Oversee regional scientific activities including advisory boards, congress planning, symposium support, investigator meetings, and scientific engagement initiatives
Represent Kyverna at major international conferences as a senior leader
Support evaluation and development of investigator-initiated trials, scientific collaborations, and research partnerships
Build and mentor a high-performing regional MSL organization, including talent acquisition, training, coaching, and performance management
Ensure strategic alignment and cross-functional collaboration with Clinical Development, Safety, Regulatory, Commercial, Market Access, and Corporate Affairs
Maintain current expertise in autoimmune disease, cellular therapy, neuromuscular disorders, and emerging scientific literature
Champion compliance, ethical scientific exchange, and adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and company policies
Travel extensively across the region, up to 50 percent, including occasional weekends and short-notice requests

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive Medical Affairs experience with at least 5 years in a senior management or field leadership role, within neuromuscular therapeutics
Advanced scientific or medical degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent) required
Demonstrated success developing and executing regional or global Medical Affairs strategies, including scientific engagement, evidence generation, and cross-functional alignment
Strong expertise in Myasthenia Gravis or related neuromuscular disorders strongly preferred
Expertise in neuroimmunology disorders also highly desirable
Proven ability to build, lead, mentor, and inspire high-performing MSL or field-medical teams
Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to convey complex science and influence senior stakeholders
Highly strategic thinker with strong operational discipline; demonstrates independent judgment, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Strong collaborative mindset with a track record of successfully partnering across Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial, and Executive Leadership teams
Ability to travel extensively across the region, up to 50 percent, including occasional weekends and short-notice requests

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus eligibility
Benefits
Participation in Company’s stock plan
Remote work arrangement