About us

Hansa Biopharma is a fast-growing, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company, pioneering the development and commercialization of innovative, lifesaving and life altering treatments for patients with acute or complex immune disorders.

Our broad therapeutic pipeline based on the company’s proprietary IgG-cleaving enzyme technology platform has potential to address serious unmet medical needs in autoimmune diseases, gene therapy, and transplantation.

By empowering our people we move our projects forward with high speed, efficiency and scientific excellence. We strive to attract leading talent from around the world, broaden our network of partners and establish a presence in key markets around the world. There are many opportunities for highly qualified, motivated, and passionate team players to join us on our exciting journey.

Hansa Biopharma was founded in 2007, with the corporate headquarters in Lund, Sweden and has operations in other European countries and in the US. The Company has been listed on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market Stockholm from 2007 to 2015 and on the Nasdaq Stockholm since 2015.

Position summary : Medical Science Liaison

The US Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a key member of the US Medical Affairs Team and reports to the Director, US Medical Affairs.  In this remote, customer-facing role, the US MSL is considered the scientific expert and is primarily responsible for engaging relevant health care providers and acting as the key link between these external stakeholders and the company.

The US MSL is expected to have academic credentials, scientific knowledge and pertinent experience to be able to engage with KOLs and other external stakeholders to advance Hansa’s footprint in the clinical and scientific communities.  He/she will be tasked with developing a deep understanding of the therapeutic area landscape, as well as the specific needs of the healthcare provider in order to support efforts focused on improving quality of care and patient outcomes. 

As a critical partner within Hansa, the USMSL will work collaboratively with Medical Affairs colleagues and other matrix team members in commercial and market access, to successfully execute the medical plan and aid in the achievement of aligned, corporate objectives. 

Key tasks and responsibilities
This job description outlines key responsibilities but does not include all potential tasks or duties.

• Complete MSL onboarding, as well as all other subsequent educational/training programs, including disease state, product, and regulatory/compliance training by designated target dates.

• Execute US Medical Strategy through completion of aligned medical objectives and tactics, and contribute to its evolution by gathering and communicating key, pertinent insights obtained from the field.

• In collaboration with market access and commercial, ensure US Transplant Centers site readiness for imlifidase.

• Identify key opinion leaders (KOLs) in the therapeutic area with research experience and/or clinical interests.

• Establish and maintain relationships with KOLs and other relevant healthcare providers to ensure effective and appropriate exchange of scientific information.

• Conduct and/or aid in the development of approved medical/scientific programs (i.e. Advisory Boards, Symposia, etc.) with KOLs and/or other healthcare professionals.

• Raise awareness of Hansa and our research endeavors by engaging in scientific exchange with healthcare providers experienced in the therapeutic area and educating this community on Hansa and its scientific platform.  

• Gather and deliver medical insights to the broader matrix team to help educate Hansa colleagues and further enhance strategy.

• Support Professional Congress/Meeting Plans and execute approved tactics to ensure proper engagement of healthcare providers and appropriate/compliant scientific exchange. 

• Conduct internal disease state education, product education, and/or other clinical/scientific training programs for medical and cross-functional colleagues, if requested.

• Actively provide scientific support/education for matrix team initiatives.  (i.e., Market Access support for payor engagement, commercial support for Speakers’ Bureau, etc.)

• Provide healthcare professionals with accurate, balanced, and timely responses to unsolicited requests for information.

• Coordinate with Clinical Research and Development and Clinical Operations to support recruitment for Hansa’s research protocols, if requested.

• Facilitate the submission of Investigator Initiated Studies (IISs), assist with the review process, and expedite communication among the Primary Investigator, research site personnel, and IIS Review Committee.

• Continue to develop knowledge of the therapeutic area – relevant products, treatment paradigms, latest research, etc. - through Professional Congress/Meeting participation and routine literature reviews.

• Lead, act, and live Hansa values in all aspects of work.

Education and experience requirements

• Doctorate level degree in medical field or research required.

• 3-5 years of industry experience in field medical affairs and/or clinical experience in transplantation/immunology preferred.

• Ability to travel frequently is required. (minimum 60% travel/week)

• Effective presentation, written, and oral communication skills required.

• Ability to educate and deliver complex, scientific information with ease is required.

• Ability to collaborate across diverse teams and adapt to a multicultural environment is required.

Our culture and values

Working at Hansa is more than a job for us, and our culture is characterised by pride — pride in what we do, in our company, and in what we have achieved and will accomplish for patients around the world.

Our culture is built on our core values: Accountability, Courage, Integrity, and Pioneering. These values guide how we work, collaborate, and make decisions every day.

We know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the countries and communities in which we operate and ultimately the patients we exist to serve.

Reasons to join the Hansa Team

• A position in a company that envisions life changing outcomes for patients with acute or serious immune mediated conditions.

• The chance to be part of an innovative R&D-driven organisation with a strong desire to make a difference for people.

• An opportunity to build a fully integrated biopharmaceutical company with global outreach.

• An open-minded and welcoming atmosphere. Friendly, motivated and skilled colleagues with whom you can both laugh and work.

Hansa is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Estimated salary range for this role is $165k - $195k annually. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications, skills and experience of the individual applicant, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the geographic location of the individual. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives, as well as participation in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, company holidays and well-being benefits.

Location

Remote - Midwest (MN, WI, IL, IN, OH, MI preferred)

The process

All applicants should apply on Hansa Biopharma’s website to be considered for employment. We do not accept unsolicited candidate introductions or referrals from third party recruiters and staffing agencies, and we are not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited referrals.

Attach your CV in English only. Unfortunately, we are unable to review applications made in other languages.

The process is ongoing and we will review applications as they are received.

We look forward to receiving your application – join us and make significant contributions to Hansa Biopharma´s research!

Please note: No external recruitment support is required. Only applications received directly will be considered.