Associate Director/Director, Medical Science Liaison - West
Company: Dyne Therapeutics
Location: Remote
Posted on: July 10, 2025
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Job Description:
Company Overview: Dyne Therapeutics is focused on delivering
functional improvement for people living with genetically driven
neuromuscular diseases. We are developing therapeutics that target
muscle and the central nervous system (CNS) to address the root
cause of disease. The company is advancing clinical programs for
myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) and Duchenne muscular dystrophy
(DMD), and preclinical programs for facioscapulohumeral muscular
dystrophy (FSHD) and Pompe disease. At Dyne, we are on a mission to
deliver functional improvement for individuals, families and
communities. Learn more https://www.dyne-tx.com/ , and follow us on
X , LinkedIn and Facebook . Role Summary: The Associate
Director/Director, Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is an experienced
field medical expert who plays a strategic role on the field
medical team with depth and breadth of business acumen, therapeutic
knowledge and serves as an informal leader on the team. The person
in this role will be a customer facing, field-based extension of
our Medical Affairs team. The MSL’s key objective is to create
impact through advancing clinical practice within the assigned
territory that leads to improved patient outcomes. This individual
will serve as a key scientific resource, engaging with healthcare
professionals (HCPs), key opinion leaders (KOLs), and other
stakeholders to provide scientific and clinical support for our
portfolio. Primary Responsibilities Include: Builds awareness of
the company within the medical community and develops strategic
KOL/territory engagement plans aligned with the medical strategy
Supports clinical research (investigator-initiated and
company-sponsored), speaker development, and training as needed
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the company, its investigational
products, and current medical research Maximizes attendance at
national and regional conferences to gather insights, assess the
competitive landscape, and strengthen relationships Leads
identification and mapping of key KOLs within the therapeutic area,
driving engagement strategies Provides strategic leadership within
the MSL team as a peer leader, motivator, and problem solver
Manages top-tier KOL relationships, synthesizes high-level medical
insights, and informs company medical strategies Collaborates
cross-functionally (clinical, regulatory, market access) to advance
business and scientific goals Mentors junior MSLs and contributes
to team strategy development Acts as a subject matter expert for
internal stakeholders, including marketing, sales, and clinical
teams Establishes and develops HCP relationships, engaging in
activities such as data discussions, clinical trials, and
addressing patient journey barriers Responds to unsolicited
information requests in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner
Collaborates with internal teams (HEOR, access, marketing, sales)
to maintain a customer-centric, compliant approach within assigned
territory Ensures compliant dissemination of scientific and
clinical information to healthcare providers Manages administrative
tasks (e.g., Veeva CRM, expense reports, compliance modules)
efficiently, including customer profiling and keeping CRM
information up to date Education and Skills Requirements: Advanced
scientific degree or equivalent required (e.g., MD, PhD, NP,
PharmD, PA) 10 years of MSL experience Clinical experience within
neuromuscular disorders (e.g., DMD, DM1) preferred; rare disease
experience considered Strong knowledge of investigational products
and the neuromuscular space, including emerging data In-depth
understanding of clinical trial and investigator-sponsored study
processes Proven ability to work effectively within
multidisciplinary teams Clear understanding of MSL role and
responsibilities Skilled in building and maintaining relationships
with KOLs through scientific expertise and follow-through Able to
communicate research results clearly to diverse audiences Strong
communication skills (written, verbal, presentation) for building
relationships with colleagues Expert in planning, prioritizing, and
executing tasks efficiently Capable of working independently and
managing time in a home office Adaptable in ambiguous and dynamic
environments Leverages past neuromuscular relationships to support
study enrollment and site communication 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 $215,000 - $246,000
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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