Beam Therapeutics

Senior Medical Science Liaison/Medical Science Liaison – South Central Region

Houston/Dallas · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$185k-$225kDetected 40 days ago

CRMClinical TrialsClinical ResearchCRISPRResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

Beam Therapeutics is a biotechnology company committed to establishing the leading, fully integrated platform for precision genetic medicines.
To achieve this vision, Beam has assembled a platform with integrated gene editing, delivery and internal manufacturing capabilities.
This has the potential to enable a wide range of therapeutic editing strategies that Beam is using to advance a diversified portfolio of base editing programs.

Develop and execute territory strategy: map treatment centers, referral networks, transplant/infusion sites, cell-collection capabilities, payers, and advocacy groups
Support treatment center onboarding: coordinate scientific and operational readiness aligned with SOPs, compliance, and patient journey requirements
partner with internal teams for qualification and activation.
Educate stakeholders on disease state, therapeutic landscape, and company platform to drive awareness and credibility in the rare disease and CGT space.

Advanced scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent).
Proven territory management and account planning capability across complex ecosystems (academic centers, community networks, payers, advocacy).
ability to translate complex science into clear, credible narratives.
~10+ years industry experience in Medical Affairs with significant Field Medical tenure.
Launch experience (pre‑approval to post‑launch), ideally in CGT or complex specialty (buy‑and‑bill) environments.
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
Analytical strength for insight collection, synthesis, and actionable recommendations.
Travel up to ~60% across assigned territory.

The salary range below reflects the full-time base salary range we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting.

Beam is a values-driven organization committed to its people, cutting-edge science, and a vision of providing life-long cures to patients suffering from serious diseases.
Build trusted relationships with KOLs and HCPs: deliver fair-balanced, evidence-based education on rare diseases, cell and gene therapy science, and Beam's platform
Generate high-quality insights from field interactions: synthesize trends and communicate actionable recommendations to Medical Affairs leadership and cross-functional partners.
Support clinical research activities: identify potential sites, assist with feasibility assessments, and promote best practices for enrollment and retention while maintaining medical/scientific independence.
Partner cross-functionally with Commercial, Market Access, and Clinical teams while preserving medical independence
Provide education and resources to treatment centers on operational readiness for advanced therapies, including apheresis and cell-handling processes.

Monitor evolving evidence and competitive landscape in rare disease and CGT; share updates internally to inform strategy and decision-making.
articulate the value of the platform and pipeline to diverse audiences including clinicians, researchers, and advocacy groups.
ensure all interactions and materials meet company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry codes.
We are building a best‑in‑class Field Medical organization as a natural next step in the growth of our Medical Affairs organization at Beam therapeutics!

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