Senior Medical Science Liaison

Travere Therapeutics

. Exchange scientific information and insights with thought leaders and healthcare decision makers in assigned regions .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $173,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medical science liaison activities, including building relationships with KOLs, delivering medical presentations, and contributing to medical education strategies. Possesses strong knowledge of nephrology, implementation science, and FDA regulations, with a proven ability to manage complex projects and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

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Medical Science Liaison ExperienceNephrology ExpertiseKOL Relationship ManagementImplementation Science KnowledgeAdvanced Degree in Life Sciences

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Hard Skills

Clinical Research PresentationEvidence-Based StrategiesPublication PlanningMedical Education Material DevelopmentProject Management

Soft Skills

Outstanding Organizational SkillsTime ManagementStrategic ThinkingCreative Problem SolvingRelationship Building

Industry Keywords

Biopharmaceutical IndustryFDA GuidelinesPatient AdvocacyRare DiseaseHealthcare Decision Makers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Exchange scientific information and insights with thought leaders and healthcare decision makers in assigned regions
Identify and develop relationships with medical and scientific thought leaders, patient advocacy groups and centers of excellence
Contribute to launch activities for sparsentan in FSGS and IgA Nephropathy
Build partnerships with KOLs for medical education and clinical/scientific research
Lead strategic practice-change initiatives using evidence-based strategies and Travere’s Implementation Science framework
Maintain continuous therapeutic-area learning and participate in upskilling programs
Build effective working relationships with internal matrix partners
Serve as a scientific expert at conferences, advisory boards, roundtables, investigator meetings and internal meetings
Drive medical education strategies that build KOL alignment and strengthen advocacy
Contribute to publication planning, medical education materials and internal training
Develop innovative solutions that advance scientific engagement and support medical objectives
Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, Medical Information, Medical Communications and Commercial/Field Sales
Assist with sponsored and investigator-initiated research
Deliver medical presentations to physicians, pharmacists, nurses and other audiences
Support managed market and payer engagement with scientific and medical expertise
Support Patient Advocacy with scientific and medical information about IgA Nephropathy and FSGS
Adhere to corporate compliance requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree required (Pharm D, MD/DO, PhD, PA, NP, or equivalent) in a relevant life scientific discipline
Equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience may be considered
5+ years of relevant experience in the biopharmaceutical industry as a Medical Science Liaison required; comparable research and/or pharmaceutical experience may be considered
Nephrology experience and established KOL contacts in nephrology/renal pathologists and rare disease are a plus
New product launch experience is a plus
Ability to prepare and give presentations and answer questions about clinical research, compliance, healthcare costs and product value proposition
Outstanding organizational and time management skills, with ability to manage multiple complex and competing priorities
Ability to address educational and research needs through cutting-edge scientific/evidence-based data
Ability to establish strong relationships and discuss complex scientific topics peer-to-peer
Ability to think strategically and creatively, manage projects, solve problems, deliver on commitments and work with multidisciplinary teams
Knowledge of implementation science approaches and strategies
Knowledge of FDA guidelines and regulations
Ability to prioritize and work effectively in a constantly changing environment
Must live in the assigned territory or immediate adjacency
Ability to travel up to 50+%
In the field 3–4 days per week; some weekend work may be required
Ability to perform face-to-face work with colleagues and/or onsite work in San Diego

Benefits

Comp & perks

Premium health, financial, work-life and well-being offerings for eligible employees and dependents
Wellness and employee support programs
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Retirement plans with employer match
Generous paid time off
Short-term incentive
Long-term incentive compensation (company stock)