Medical Science Liaison – N. California

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🔥 2 minutes ago

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $165k - $240k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

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Belite Bio

11 - 50 employees

Founded 2018

🧬 Biotechnology

💊 Pharmaceuticals

🔥 Funding within the last year

💰 $402M Post-IPO Equity on 2025-12

Biotechnology • Pharmaceuticals

Belite Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics based on its RBP4 (Retinol Binding Protein 4) intellectual property portfolio. Its lead candidate, tinlarebant (LBS-008), is an oral therapy designed to reduce toxic accumulations in the eye and is being developed for retinal degenerative diseases including autosomal recessive Stargardt disease (STGD1) and Geographic Atrophy (advanced dry age-related macular degeneration). Belite Bio is conducting multiple clinical trials (Phase 1b/2, Phase 2/3, and Phase 3 programs such as DRAGON, DRAGON II, and PHOENIX) and tinlarebant has received several regulatory designations (Orphan Drug in US/EU/Japan, Rare Pediatric Disease, Breakthrough Therapy, Fast Track, and Sakigake). The company’s pipeline also includes programs addressing metabolic and liver diseases (e. g. , non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and type 2 diabetes).

📋 Description

• Represent Belite as a scientific and technical expert on clinical and research programs and relevant ophthalmology disease areas • Collaborate with medical affairs, clinical development, and commercial teams as a scientific resource to HCPs, payers, and formulary decision makers • Conduct compliant scientific exchange through one-to-one engagement, payer presentations, and Medical Affairs Booth coverage • Respond to and document unsolicited requests for information on Belite clinical and research programs • Develop and execute a KOL engagement plan within the assigned region • Build and maintain long-term collaborative relationships with ophthalmology HCPs and other stakeholders • Provide medical and clinical teams with feedback and insights from HCP interactions • Support employee training, medical materials review and creation, and other scientific projects • Collaborate with US Market Access & Reimbursement and Commercial colleagues on thought leader and institutional engagement • Support launch activities for Belite’s potential first US commercial product in inherited retinal diseases

🎯 Requirements

• Advanced Scientific or Clinical degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) required • 2+ years’ experience in medical affairs strongly preferred • Ophthalmology (preferably retina) experience required • Medical genetics and/or rare disease experience highly desirable • Strong scientific understanding of Ophthalmology, retinal diseases, retinal imaging modalities, and genetic testing • Ability to quickly become a subject matter expert in Belite clinical and research programs • Comfortable presenting clinical data and answering scientific questions from HCPs and payers accurately and compliantly • Demonstrated ability to maintain cross-functional relationships while maintaining appropriate compliance boundaries • Knowledge of the US healthcare and access landscape, specialty pharmacy models, payer dynamics, and the drug-diagnostic interface • Ability to travel frequently within the US, occasionally on weekends • Excellent communication, scientific storytelling, and interpersonal skills • High emotional intelligence and ability to build trust with KOLs and colleagues • Ability to work in a solutions-oriented, adaptable manner in a fast-moving biotech environment • Ability to operate with integrity and compliantly

🏖️ Benefits

• Annual incentive bonuses • Equity participation • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • 401(k) • Paid time off

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