Medical Science Liaison (Pacific Northwest)

Position SummaryThe Apellis MSL is a remote role focused on developing and maintaining peer-to-peer relationships with key medical experts. This role will primarily support the Apellis ophthalmology program. The MSL will collaborate with physicians and other medical experts to support trial enrollment, provide program and protocol training and ensure that health care professionals have the most up to date information as the clinical development programs mature.Territory Requirement: Candidate must reside in one of the following states: Northern California, Northern Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Montana, and IdahoKey ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain peer-to-peer collaborations and relationships with key medical experts in the ophthalmology communitySupport clinical development initiatives including site identification, trial recruitment, registry, and presentation of final approved dataCollaborate with physicians on medical affairs initiatives including publications, advisory boards, medical education opportunities, training, and speaker developmentServe as scientific peer-to-peer resource to external disease experts and internal stakeholdersSupport the medical community with up-to-date medical information, robust disease expertise, and product informationCommunicate clinical insights on new data to Apellis Medical Affairs and to inform medical strategy for the therapeutic areaTrain internal stakeholders on key scientific and medical topics in relevant therapeutic areaDevelop an understanding of the regional landscape including specialties involved in care of patientsMaintain effective and appropriate communication among internal stakeholders while maintaining full compliance with relevant requirementsGenerate tactical regional plans to provide needs based, value-added support of the medical and scientific community in-line with company goalsUses systems to strategically map, identify, profile and prioritize thought leaders in line with the medical plan and goalsMaintain accurate reporting and documentation of MSL activitiesEducation, Registration & CertificationAdvanced scientific or clinical degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, OD)ExperienceAt least 5 years of experience in Medical Affairs or Medical Science roleRobust and current clinical development experience supporting drugs to treat rare diseases; prior ophthalmology experience preferredCandidates must have well-established networks and active relationships with KOLs in the ophthalmology communityCandidate must have an understanding of compliance considerations and demonstrate ability to work compliantly in a field-based role, within the medical organization, as well as across the commercial organizationSkills, Knowledge & AbilitiesExcellent oral and written communication skillsEnergetically embraces responsibilities, demonstrates ability to achieve goalsHas strong initiative, and functions well as part of a cross-functional teamExhibits excellent time managementDemonstrated ability to work independentlyExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExperience in a start-up environment preferredMust be pro-active team player, flexible, and ability to work in ambiguous situationsPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentOffice is home basedTravel within region up to 75%.Required travel to medical meetings, team meetings, and other group meetings (will require some weekends)Benefits and PerksApellis offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company match, inclusive family building benefits, flexible time off, summer and winter shutdowns, paid family leave, disability and life insurance, and more! Visit to learn pany BackgroundApellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global biopharmaceutical company that combines courageous science and compassion to develop life-changing therapies for some of the most challenging diseases patients face. We ushered in the first new class of complement medicine in 15 years and now have two approved medicines targeting C3. These include the first and only therapy for geographic atrophy, a leading cause of blindness around the world. With nearly a dozen clinical and pre-clinical programs underway, we believe we have only begun to unlock the potential of targeting C3 across many serious diseases.For more information, please visitfollow us onTwitterandLinkedInEEO StatementApellis is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. Apellis strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, marital status, AIDS/HIV status, smoker/nonsmoker, and occupational pneumoconiosis or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.For San Francisco postings: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-21