Beam Therapeutics is a biotechnology company seeking a Medical Science Liaison to own a defined US territory and support the growth of its Medical Affairs organization. The successful candidate will develop and execute territory strategy, build trusted relationships with KOLs and HCPs, and generate high-quality insights from field interactions.
Requirements
- Advanced scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent)
- ~10+ years industry experience in Medical Affairs with significant Field Medical tenure
- Rare disease expertise required; hematology strongly preferred with emphasis on SCD
- Small biotech experience preferred; demonstrated impact in resource-constrained settings
- Launch experience (pre-approval to post-launch), ideally in CGT or complex specialty (buy-and-bill) environments
- Proven territory management and account planning capability across complex ecosystems (academic centers, community networks, payers, advocacy)
- Independent, proactive operator with strong ownership
- Cross-functional collaboration with Clinical, Regulatory, Commercial, Medical Operations, and Publications while maintaining medical/scientific integrity
- Outstanding communication skills; ability to translate complex science into clear, credible narratives
- Analytical strength for insight collection, synthesis, and actionable recommendations
- Travel up to ~60% across assigned territory
Benefits
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement