Kaye/Bassman, one of Forbes’ top-ranked executive search firms, has been partnering with Pharma and Biotech companies for over 35 years. Our Medical Affairs recruiting practice is led by Michael Pietrack, recognized as the #1 Medical Affairs recruiter in the U.S. and host of The Pharmaverse Podcast.
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We have been retained by a leading biopharmaceutical company advancing novel therapeutics for liver disease. As the organization continues to scale, they are building a high-performing, scientific, and collaborative medical organization. To support this growth, they are seeking a Health Systems Liaison a strategic field-based scientific expert who will serve as a primary partner to regional payers, IDNs, large GI groups, specialty pharmacy, and other key healthcare decision makers.
This role blends scientific engagement, health systems strategy, HEOR support, and cross-functional collaboration to drive informed decision-making around access, evidence, and value.
Territory: Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana
Key Responsibilities
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Build and maintain peer-level scientific relationships with key decision makers across organized health systems, including health plans, PBMs, IDNs, regional payers, and large GI practices.
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Communicate clinical data, disease-state information, real-world evidence, and health economics insights in a balanced and compliant manner.
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Partner closely with Market Access and Key Account Director (KAD) colleagues to shape and execute strategic account plans.
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Coordinate with regional MSLs and Clinical Practice Liaisons to ensure scientific and medical alignment across affiliated systems.
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Serve as a strategic resource to the Health Systems leadership team and contribute to broader medical planning.
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Support HEOR initiatives within regional accounts, collaborating with headquarters teams as needed.
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Address scientific questions from Market Access and KAD stakeholders, providing clear, credible, and data-driven responses.
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Attend key scientific and medical meetings; prepare and communicate post-meeting insights.
Who They’re Looking For
Required:
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Advanced clinical or scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, MS, MPH, etc.).
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5+ years of experience working directly with payers and IDNs, with demonstrated ability to develop peer-to-peer relationships with healthcare decision makers.
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Thorough knowledge of clinical medicine, the payer environment, disease management, real-world evidence generation, and HEOR fundamentals.
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Business and market fluency, including quality programs, formulary management, and pathway development.
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Excellent communication, scientific presentation skills, cross-functional collaboration, and customer orientation.
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Deep understanding of the FDA, HIPAA, OIG, and all ethical guidelines affecting medical engagement.
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Proven ability to operate in a dynamic, fast-moving environment with strong organizational and project leadership skills.
Preferred:
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Formal HEOR or outcomes research training.
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Experience supporting value-based conversations or evidence generation at the health system level.
Why This Role
Impact: Shape scientific, clinical, and access decisions for a first-in-class therapy that is transforming the MASH landscape.
Visibility: Work directly with influential decision makers across payers, specialty pharmacy, and integrated delivery systems.
Variety: Blend scientific exchange, health economics support, evidence discussions, strategic planning, and cross-functional alignment.
Growth: Join a high-performing biotech during a pivotal commercial expansion, with meaningful opportunities for impact, advancement, and scientific leadership.
Total Rewards: Competitive base, plus bonus, equity participation, and comprehensive benefits aligned with leading biotech standards.
If you are an experienced scientific strategist excited to influence health system decision-making for a breakthrough hepatology, we encourage you to apply or reach out today to explore this opportunity.
