Executive Director, U.S. Medical Science Liaison
Location: Waltham
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Company Overview: Dyne Therapeutics is discovering and advancing
innovative life-transforming therapeutics for people living with
genetically driven neuromuscular diseases. Leveraging the
modularity of its FORCE™ platform, Dyne is developing targeted
therapeutics that deliver to muscle and the central nervous system
(CNS). Dyne has a broad pipeline for neuromuscular diseases,
including clinical programs for myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) and
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and preclinical programs for
facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) and Pompe disease.
Role Summary: Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) are the field-based
extension of our Medical Affairs team. MSLs are scientifically
trained professionals who possess strong clinical and/or scientific
backgrounds whose role is to be a resource of balanced, impartial,
and scientifically rigorous information to our patients, clinical
study sites, study personnel and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs). The
Executive Director of the U.S. MSL team will be responsible for
leading a team of U.S.-based MSLs that will facilitate enrollment
in company sponsored studies, engage with clinical study sites,
study personnel, KOLs, and other health care providers with
scientific exchange and clinical support for investigational
products. The MSL Team Leader will pair the changing needs of
healthcare professionals with available Dyne resources. The U.S.
MSL Team Leader will work under the guidance of the Global Head of
Medical Affairs and in close collaboration with the Global Medical
Affairs Leads (GMALs), EU Medical Affairs team, Clinical
Operations, Clinical Development teams and Patient Advocacy. This
role is based in the U.S. Primary Responsibilities Include: Build,
train and lead an agile U.S. MSL Team and ensure strategic
alignment with all field activities globally Stimulate and motivate
people and teams to develop and execute medical excellence and
medical leadership Develop and demonstrate a thorough working
knowledge of Company, investigational products, and disease state,
as well as competitors and treatment landscape Develop strategic
and tactical KOL plans to enhance awareness of Dyne within the
medical community and educate healthcare professionals on Dyne’s
platform and portfolio Involvement in the scientific and medical
communication strategy and in any non-promotional material review
as per procedure until market authorization (MA) is granted. Once
the MA is granted, this person is responsible for the scientific
review of any promotional material Ensure the dissemination of
transparent, fair-balanced medical, scientific, and clinical
information, knowledge, and literature, within corporate
guidelines, for healthcare provider education in a timely,
compliant, ethical, and customer-focused manner Ensure MSL team
serves as liaison between clinical investigators and internal
stakeholders in support of clinical research activities (e.g.,
company sponsored, investigator initiated studies) Develop,
maintain, and manage collaborations with regional and national
KOLs, investigators, study staff (site staff and CRO staff)
Identify and build collaborations with KOLs for medical education
and potential clinical research opportunities Think strategically
to translate medical/clinical insights of treatment paradigms into
growth opportunities, process improvement and driving competitive
advantage Provide field-based medical and scientific support to
answer unsolicited questions about Company, investigational
products, and associated disease states Deliver high quality
educational presentations in a variety of settings and obtain
feedback that can be disseminated throughout the organization
Participate in therapeutic advisory groups or Steering Committees
and internal project teams, as appropriate Gather and disseminate
competitive intelligence from multiple sources, internally and
externally Attend regional / local conferences on Company’s behalf
to provide feedback on current landscape, competitive landscape and
continued cultivation of relationships Provide feedback on specific
sites and regional trends/thoughts/paradigms to identify and/or
inform potential protocol amendments, accrual barriers,
patient/study subject identification Complete accurate and timely
administrative reports, projects, and other required documentation
Education and Skills Requirements: Advanced scientific degree or
equivalent required (e.g., MD, PhD, RN, PharmD, MA) Clinical
experience within neuromuscular disorders (e.g., DMD, DM1)
preferred; rare disease experience considered 5 years experience as
an MSL; preferably 3 years as an MSL team leader (regional or
national) Experience with relationship building and expanding a
company’s reach Ability to operate with ambiguity and thrive in an
ever-changing environment Very high level of learning agility and
communication skills encompassing: Strong comprehension of
investigational products and a solid understanding of the
neuromuscular space, including new data as it becomes available
Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with national,
regional, and local KOLs to establish trust through the consistent
demonstration of scientific expertise and satisfactory
follow-through to requests from thought-leaders Professional
communications (written, verbal, presentation, and listening) to
cultivate and nurture strong working relationships with internal
and external colleagues Demonstrated ability to work effectively on
multi-disciplinary teams in order to achieve desired outcomes
Demonstrated understanding of pharmaceutical industry practices, as
well as standard medical practices in therapeutic area(s) of
concentration and broad therapeutic competency (e.g., keeps current
with new information and trends in the field) Ability to work
independently, within a home office while efficiently managing a
team, including the team’s time and priorities Must conduct oneself
in a highly professional and ethical manner; Demonstrated ability
to liaise with CRO, Company Clin Ops, and Study Medical Monitor to
provide site recommendations based on prior knowledge of
territory/investigators/allied health; participate in SIVs Ability
to leverage past relationships in neuromuscular disorders to ensure
interest and commitment from sites/investigators for study
enrollment and open communication re: feedback to Company Must be
willing to travel extensively and occasionally on weekends The pay
range displayed below is the range of base pay compensation within
which the company expects to pay for this role at the time of this
posting. Individual compensation depends on a variety of factors,
including, but not limited to, prior education and experience,
job-related knowledge and demonstrated skills. Salary Range
$278,000 - $306,000 USD The statements contained herein reflect
general details as necessary to describe the principles functions
for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required,
and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an
all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform
other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas
to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or
otherwise balance workload. This description is not intended to be
constructed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or
requirements for the position. This position may change or assume
additional duties at any time. The employee may be requested to
perform different or additional duties as assigned. All Employees
are expected to adhere to all company policies and act as a role
model for company values. Dyne Therapeutics is an equal opportunity
employer and will not discriminate against any employee or
applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national
origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any
classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
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