Belite Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical drug development company focused on advancing novel therapeutics targeting retinal degenerative eye diseases with significant unmet medical needs. Built on our proprietary Retinol Binding Protein 4 (RBP4) IP portfolio, our clinical pipeline includesTinlarebant (LBS-008), an oral therapy currently in late-stage clinical trials (including the Phase 3 DRAGON and PHOENIX studies) for Stargardt disease (STGD1) and Geographic Atrophy (GA) in dry AMD.
At Belite Bio, we are dedicated to developing innovative solutions to treat untreatable conditions and prevent vision loss in patients worldwide. As an early-stage company, we value entrepreneurial thinking, collaboration, accountability and the ability to thrive in fast moving environments.
Position Overview:
Belite MSLs will play a central role in supporting the launch activities of the company’s first potential US commercial product in inherited retinal diseases (IRDs). MSLs will support the advancement of clinical and research programs by delivering expert clinical, scientific, and technical education to the Ophthalmology community in their assigned region. Through their scientific exchange, these roles will be responsible for cultivating and maintaining long-term collaborative peer-to-peer relationships with thought leaders, practices, payers and other stakeholders specializing in ophthalmic care. These individuals need to be passionate about communicating deep scientific knowledge as part of a collaborative medical affairs team.
Key Responsibilities:
Represent Belite as a scientific and technical expert on the company’s clinical and research programs as well as relevant Ophthalmology disease state areas
Collaborate with medical affairs, clinical development, and commercial to serve
as a Belite scientific resource to HCPs, payers and formulary decision makers
Participate in scientific exchange with the medical community through 1:1 engagement, payer presentations, or coverage of a Medical Affairs Booth in a compliant manner
Respond to and document unsolicited requests for information on Beliteclinical and research programs
Develop a key opinion leader (KOL) engagement plan to identify, grow and maintain long-term collaborative relationships with HCPs within assigned region
Provide internal medical/ clinical teams with feedback and insights from interactions with HCPs
Support internal needs for scientific expertise such as the training of belite employees, medical materials review/creation, or other unique projects as requested
Collaborate with US Market Access & Reimbursement and Commercial colleagues for thought leader and institutional engagement where appropriate
Qualifications & Requirements:
Advanced Scientific or Clinical degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) required
2+ years’ experience in medical affairs strongly preferred
Ophthalmology (preferably retina) experience required, medical genetics and/or rare disease experience highly desirable
A strong scientific understanding of the field of Ophthalmology, particularly in the area of retinal diseases, retinal imaging modalities, and genetic testing with ability to quickly become a subject matter expert in Belite Clinical and Research Programs
Comfortable presenting clinical data and fielding scientific questions from HCPs and Payers in an accurate and compliant manner
Demonstrated ability to maintain a strong and trusted cross-functional relationship in support of commercial teams while maintaining appropriate compliance boundaries
Knowledgeable about the US healthcare and access landscape, specialty pharmacy models, payer dynamics and the drug-diagnostic interface
Delivered reliably against goals in the past and were motivated to meet and even exceed metrics and KPIs.
Ability to travel frequently within the US, occasionally on weekends as needed.
Excellent communication, scientific storytelling and interpersonal skills
High emotional intelligence with the ability to build trust with KOLs, internal partners and cross-functional colleagues
Solutions oriented, adaptable and comfortable in an emerging fast-moving biotech environment
Always operate with integrity and compliantly
Equal Employment Opportunity & AccommodationsBelite Bio provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and 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, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Belite Bio is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interviewing process due to a medical condition or disability, please contact human resources to let us know the nature of your request.
Salary DisclosurePay Range: $165,000-240,000 USD (Salary offered will depend on candidate location, market rate adjustments, skills, and relevant experience).
Belite Bio provides a competitive total compensation package that includes base salary, annual incentive bonuses, equity participation, and a full benefit package (health, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off).
