Prothena’s success is driven by our people. We are dedicated to attracting individuals who share our vision to improve human health by putting patients first.

But it’s not just about what we do at Prothena, it’s how we do it. That’s why we hire creative and courageous individuals who support one another and are not afraid to try new ideas. Our culture reflects our values which are brought to life every day by the following characteristics:

SELFLESS - Patients come first and we’re in this together. Our environment is collaborative and we measure success through our collective accomplishments.

COURAGEOUS - Transformational innovation leads to novel treatments. “Tried-and-true” won’t produce breakthroughs for patients – a pioneering spirit, willingness to accept certain risks and to try new approaches. Each Prothenian and functional team is expected to bring their heart, experience and trust on our journey.

IMAGINATIVE - We value and encourage a creative approach across all aspects of our work. We challenge ourselves and each other to think beyond what is known and approach our work through a lens of continuous improvement.

JOYFUL - Humor and heart allow us to tackle the seriousness of our work. Excellence and fun are not at odds – we love what we do and enjoy the journey.

Position Overview:

The (Sr.) MSL will be a field-based representative of the medical affairs organization at Prothena, who will serve to develop and maintain working relationships with external collaborators and key opinion leaders within disease areas relevant to the company. The (Sr.) MSL will be Prothena’s scientific regional expert.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, other external experts, and principal investigators
• Identify key national and regional thought leaders and any other external expert of interest (i.e. patient advocacy groups, digital opinion leaders, new investigators, etc.)
• Support clinical trial related activities, related to patient identification, recruitment and investigator education
• Help coordinate medical education to external stakeholders (patient advocacy groups, investigators and other experts within Company’s disease areas)
• Participate in the collection and exchange of scientific/technical information important to Prothena development efforts
• Ensure all materials and activities reflect the highest standard of quality (i.e., material accurately referenced, correctly interpreted and communicated appropriately)
• Identify, coordinate, evaluate and monitor investigator-sponsored trials intended to support the clinical and scientific strategy of Prothena products
• Help develop and manage timeline publication plans of investigator-sponsored studies
• Represent Prothena at major meetings and conferences relevant to research and development efforts
• Maintain clinical and technical expertise in the therapeutic area through review of the scientific literature and attendance at key scientific meetings
• Assist in the development of, and participate in, regional advisory boards and medical education programs
• Collaborate with and support in-office staff, e.g., publications, resource development, training, internal events, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Accredited science doctorate required (eg PharmD, DSc, MD, DNP, PhD) with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in industry (i.e., biotech/pharmaceutical/medical device company, Contract Research Organization)
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience as an MSL required
• Rare Disease and hematology experience preferred
• Neuroscience experience a plus

Competencies and Attributes:

• Demonstrated leadership to drive results that are needed to achieve company objectives in accord with Prothena’s culture and values – courageous, imaginative, selfless, and joyful
• Ability to manage timelines, multiple priorities under time constraints
• Experience with clinical research, publication activities, congress/conference/academy presentations
• Aptitude to develop technical expertise in new therapeutic areas
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment
• Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with thought leaders and to establish trust through the consistent demonstration of scientific expertise and satisfactory follow-through to requests from thought-leaders.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to compile and disseminate information to others in a cohesive fashion to assure a clear understanding of project status and direction.
• Excellent communicator, skilled at diplomacy, and capable of effectively combining science and relationship building
• Field-based position – approximately 70% travel required

Compensation Overview:

The anticipated annual salary range for this role is $165,000 to $215,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include – but are not limited to – the final job level offered, the type and length of experience within the job and industry, relevant education, qualifications, skills, certifications, performance, and business or organizational needs.

The hired applicant will be eligible to receive an annual bonus and an equity grant in the form of stock options.

Health & Wellness Benefits, 401(k) and PTO Overview:

• All Prothena employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, and vision insurance, with Prothena paying ~90% of plan premiums.
• Prothena pays the full premium for basic life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Prothena employees are also eligible to enroll in our Company’s 401(k) plan and are always 100% vested in their account balances. The 401(k) plan provides for a quarterly, non-discretionary, 3% company-paid contribution on eligible earnings, as well as an additional, annual discretionary Company match of up to 2% of eligible earnings.
• New Prothena employees are also eligible for 17 days of paid vacation accrued over the course of the first year of employment, paid sick time in accordance with state law, and company-paid holidays – which includes a Company-wide shutdown at the winter holidays.

More information about Prothena can be found at the Company’s website: www.prothena.com.