About Apogee Therapeutics
Founded in 2022, Apogee Therapeutics, Inc. (Ticker: APGE) is a well-funded, Nasdaq listed company that offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment. At Apogee, you can actively contribute to shaping the company culture, take on various roles and responsibilities, and grow professionally.
Apogee Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing novel biologics with potential for differentiated efficacy and dosing in the largest I&I markets, Apogee’s antibody programs are designed to overcome limitations of existing therapies by targeting well-established mechanisms of action and incorporating advanced antibody engineering to optimize half-life and other properties. Zumilokibart (APG777), the company’s most advanced program, is being initially developed for the treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD), which is the largest and one of the least penetrated I&I markets, as well as asthma. With four validated targets in its portfolio, Apogee is seeking to achieve best-in-class efficacy and dosing through monotherapies and combinations of its novel antibodies. Based on a broad pipeline and depth of leadership and expertise, the company believes it can deliver value and meaningful benefit to patients underserved by today’s standard of care.
We are a fast-paced company committed to building an exceptional culture, founded on our C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless and a commitment to refusing to stop at “good enough”.
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We are seeking an experienced Medical Science Liaison (MSL) with expertise in asthma and a strong understanding of the immunologic pathways driving disease, including Type 2 inflammation and biomarker-driven treatment approaches. This individual will support Apogee’s respiratory clinical development programs while serving as a trusted scientific partner to pulmonologists, allergists, investigators, and key opinion leaders (KOLs), driving meaningful scientific exchange and delivering insights to inform clinical strategy and advance innovative therapies in asthma.
Territory: Dependent on candidate location
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Support:
- Collaborate with clinical study teams to provide medical and scientific support to clinical trial sites
- Support site engagement, education, and execution of respiratory (asthma-focused) clinical studies
Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Engagement:
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with investigators, key opinion leaders, and external stakeholders, including pulmonologists and allergists/immunologists
- Serve as a credible scientific resource, providing timely, accurate, and relevant information on Apogee’s development programs
- Stay current on emerging data, publications, and clinical trends in asthma and respiratory disease to effectively engage external experts
- Maintain awareness of competitor products, biologics, and evolving treatment paradigms in asthma
Internal Collaboration:
- Partner cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, and Business Development & Strategy to ensure alignment
- Gather and communicate actionable field insights to inform clinical strategy and development decisions
Ideal Candidate
- Advanced degree in a relevant medical or scientific field (MD/DO, PharmD, PhD, Master’s Degree, or equivalent)
- Minimum of 3 years of industry experience as a Medical Science Liaison, with expertise in respiratory (asthma)
- Strong understanding of clinical study execution and appropriate interactions with clinical study sites
- Familiarity with compliance requirements related to medical affairs activities and appropriate interactions with healthcare professionals
- Knowledge of the respiratory therapeutic area and current treatment paradigms in asthma
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals
- Successfully exhibit Apogee’s C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless
- Position requires up to 40% travel including mandatory in-person attendance at All Hands meetings typically held twice per year. Additional travel may be required to attend key team meetings and medical or industry conferences, both in the US and in Europe.
The anticipated salary range for candidates for this role will be $210,000 - $235,000 per year. The final salary offered will depend on several factors, which may include, but is not limited to relevant years of experience, educational background, and geography.
What We Offer
- A great culture, grounded in our C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless
- Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment where you help shape the culture and company, wear multiple hats, and learn quickly
- Market competitive compensation and benefits package, including base salary, performance bonus, equity grant opportunities, health, welfare & retirement benefits
- We provide competitive time off, including three weeks PTO, two one-week company-wide shutdowns a year and dedicated paid sick leave
- Commitment to growing you professionally and providing access to resources to further your development
- Apogee offers regular all team, in-person meetings to build relationships and problem solve
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poster.Apogee Therapeutics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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