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Medical Science Liaison - East Coast

Fate TherapeuticsWorldwideRemote
Fate Therapeutics is seeking a Medical Science Liaison with experience in Rheumatology to join our Clinical Development team. This position will support highly complex clinical studies of Fate’s induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology and the company’s lead clinical program, FT819-102. The ideal candidate will have experience in a field-based role, building relationships with key opinions leaders, healthcare professionals, clinical sites, and the patient community. This is a full-time position reporting to the Vice President, Clinical Development and is based remotely from the U.S. East Coast. 

Responsibilities


  • Identify Rheumatology key opinion leaders (KOLs) in the assigned territory, as well as support advisory boards and investigator-initiated research, and assess opportunities for scientific collaboration.
  • Establish and nurture relationships with KOLs, principal investigators, and healthcare professionals.
  • Develop and execute territory plans, which include interactions with community thought leaders, disease state experts, cell therapy-referring Health Care Providers (HCPs), and academic centers.
  • Deliver approved medical and scientific education relevant to disease state and Fate’s iPSC technology and clinical trials.
  • Provide fair, balanced, and compliant medical education about disease state, current research, and investigational cell therapy regimens.
  • Share insights from external thought leaders and HCPs to inform the development of medical strategies and the development of future clinical programs.
  • Represent Fate Therapeutics at scientific conferences, medical congresses, and advisory boards; support scientific booths and internal training efforts.
  • Enhance clinical trial awareness, support site recruitment, and assist with investigator and study staff training.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, and other teams to align on objectives and support trial execution.
  • Stay current with the latest subject-matter clinical data and scientific publications.

Qualifications


  • Advanced degree such as M.D., D.O., PharmD or PhD in a medically related field. Master’s degree in health sciences (RN, RPh, PA, NP) will also be considered with relevant medical affairs experience.
  • 3+ years of experience as a Medical Science Liaison or other relevant Medical Affairs or Clinical Development role in a relevant therapeutic space.
  • 1+ years of relevant experience in rheumatology and/or cell therapy.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively across functions, effectively influencing stakeholders at all levels.
  • Current working knowledge of US legal, regulatory, and compliance regulations and guidelines relevant to industry interactions with health-care professionals.
  • Strong personal integrity.
  • Driven to learn with a passion for scientific knowledge.
  • Excellence in communication and presentations skills.
  • Agile, adaptable, results orientated.
  • Resides within the territory.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements


  • Up to 60% of domestic and international travel required.
  • Subject to extended periods of sitting and standing, vision to monitor, and moderate noise levels.
  • Onsite work at corporate headquarters in San Diego, CA as needed. 

Compensation


  • The salary offer will be based on a variety of factors, including level, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and location.
  • Fate offers a competitive employment package that includes an annual bonus, equity, and a generous benefits package.
  • The anticipated salary range for this role is $170,000 - $220,000.

The preceding job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. Additional and incidental duties related to the primary duties may be required from time to time.

Equal Employment Opportunity


Fate Therapeutics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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About Fate Therapeutics, Inc.


Fate Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to bringing a first-in-class pipeline of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived cellular immunotherapies to patients with cancer and autoimmune diseases. Using its proprietary iPSC product platform, the Company has established a leadership position in creating multiplexed-engineered iPSC lines and in the manufacture and clinical development of off-the-shelf, iPSC-derived cell products. The Company’s effector cell pipeline includes multiplexed-engineered, iPSC-derived natural killer (NK) cell and T-cell product candidates, which incorporate novel synthetic controls of cell function, such as chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) to target tumor-associated antigens and are intended to deliver multiple mechanisms of therapeutic importance to patients including in combination with well-established cancer therapies. Fate Therapeutics is headquartered in San Diego, CA. For more information, please visit www.fatetherapeutics.com.

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Life at Fate Therapeutics

Fate Therapeutics is applying leading expertise in stem cell biology and conventional drug discovery to develop small molecule and biologic drugs that: 1) activate stem cells in the body to stimulate healing and repair or block cancer growth; and 2) create and differentiate "pharmaceutical grade" iPS cells to enable their use in drug discovery and development, disease modeling, and eventually personalized cell therapies. The Company's approach has broad therapeutic potential in areas such as regenerative medicine, hematological diseases, metastatic cancer, traumatic injury and degenerative diseases.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Equal Employment Opportunity2. Privacy Notice3. Inclusive Environment Commitment4. Fate Therapeutics' Inclusivity5. Competitive Employment Package (Annual Bonus, Equity, Benefits)6. Preference for Oncology/Autoimmune Experience7. Cell Therapy Development Exposure8. Manufacturing Quality & Process Improvement9. Extended Sitting and Standing Conditions10. Moderate Noise Levels
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