Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Rheumatology, Southern California/Southwest
Join Us in Tackling Autoimmune Disease at Its Root
At Vor, we believe science can do more than manage symptoms. It can change the course of disease. By advancing telitacicept, a first- and potentially best-in-class dual BAFF/APRIL inhibitor, we are silencing upstream survival signals and stopping downstream autoimmune cascades. Together, we are addressing disease at its root cause and rewriting what is possible for patients worldwide.
When you join Vor, you’re not just working on a medicine. You’re part of a mission to redefine the future of autoimmune care.
Why Work at Vor?
Impact: Contribute directly to a medicine with best-in-disease Phase 3 results in myasthenia gravis and expansion into multiple autoimmune diseases.
Growth: Be part of a rapidly scaling company with opportunities to grow your career in science, clinical development, commercial strategy, and beyond.
Innovation: Work on a platform with potential beyond one indication — a therapy that has already shown consistent results across lupus, IgA nephropathy, and Sjögren’s syndrome.
Belonging: Join a culture where every voice is heard, and where our shared mission unites us across functions and geographies.
Location: Southern California/ Southwest
Reports to: National Executive Director
Travel: ~ 50-70%
Who we are looking for:
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in Rheumatology will serve as a scientific expert, fostering partnerships with healthcare professionals, clinical researchers, and advocacy groups in relevant disorders. The MSL will deliver high-quality scientific exchange, provide education on emerging data, support clinical trial execution, and capture insights that inform medical affairs strategy. The primary focus will be advancing the development of telitacicept for Sjogren’s Disease.
Key Responsibilities
Scientific Expertise
- Build and maintain expertise in the company’s rheumatology pipeline, disease biology, and evolving treatment landscape.
- Serve as a trusted scientific resource for internal colleagues and external stakeholders.
- Partner across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development/Clinical Operations, and Commercial to align strategies with scientific and patient community needs.
- Identify opportunities to contribute to scientific communication and evidence generation, including publications, education initiatives, and advisory programs.
- Participate in rheumatology-focused scientific meetings and congresses, gathering and sharing insights with internal teams.
KOL & Stakeholder Engagement
- Establish and nurture relationships with key opinion leaders, investigators, and clinical specialists in rheumatology.
- Facilitate transparent, non-promotional scientific exchange on disease awareness, diagnostics, investigational therapies, and broader therapeutic landscape.
- Engage investigators and clinical trial sites to support enrollment, protocol understanding, and research collaboration.
- Contribute to evidence generation through IIS and outcomes research collaborations.
- Adapt communication and engagement style to address the needs of both academic centers and community rheumatology practices.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with colleagues in Medical Affairs, Clinical, and Commercial to ensure scientific alignment and launch readiness.
- Provide timely, compliant responses to medical and scientific inquiries from stakeholders.
- Support advisory boards, educational initiatives, and training programs to strengthen medical and scientific capabilities across the organization.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong scientific acumen and ability to translate complex data into meaningful discussions with external experts.
- Excellent relationship-building skills and comfort engaging with rheumatologists, researchers, and other healthcare providers.
- Demonstrated understanding of clinical trial operations and site engagement.
- Familiarity with the U.S. healthcare environment, spanning academic and community rheumatology practices.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse internal functions and work independently in the field.
- High-level communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment.
- Willingness to travel extensively as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree required preferred (PharmD, PhD, MD/DO).
- 3+ years of MSL or equivalent field-based medical affairs experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry preferred.
- Prior MSL experience in Sjogren’s Disease strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of medical and regulatory standards guiding interactions with healthcare professionals.
The salary range for the Medical Science Liaison is expected to be between $208,000 and $240,000 per year. Individual pay may vary based on multiple factors including but not limited to relevant job-related skills, experience, education or training, market factors, and work location.
The salary range for the Senior Science Liaison is expected to be between $235,000 and $255,000 per year. Individual pay may vary based on multiple factors including but not limited to relevant job-related skills, experience, education or training, market factors, and work location.
At Vor, we support our team with robust benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, flexible paid time off, generous parental leave, and a competitive 401(k). From education assistance to wellness resources and financial security, we invest in your well-being so you can thrive at work and beyond.
As an equal opportunity employer, we at Vor Bio know that diversity inspires innovation, inclusiveness, and creativity. We invite you to come as you are. All applicants will be considered for employment agnostic to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Please visit our website at https://www.vorbio.com/ for more information.