Medical Science Liaison/Senior Medical Science Liaison – (Southwest)

Kyverna Therapeutics is a patient-centered, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing cell therapies for patients suffering from autoimmune diseases. Guided by our core values, Stay True to Why, Collaborate to Accelerate, Lead with Clarity, Boldly Innovative, and Own the Outcome, we are committed to transforming the future of treatment for autoimmune disease. Join us at the forefront of cell therapy innovation and help redefine what’s possible.
Position Overview
Kyverna is seeking Medical Science Liaison (MSL)/Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join the Medical Affairs organization. The MSL will serve as a field-based scientific expert supporting external engagement with healthcare professionals, investigators, treatment centers, and key opinion leaders (KOLs) focused on autoimmune diseases and cell therapy.
The ideal candidate will bring strong scientific expertise, exceptional relationship-building skills, and experience supporting complex specialty therapies within biotechnology or pharmaceutical environments. This individual will play a critical role in communicating scientific and clinical data, gathering field insights, and supporting the continued development of Kyverna’s CAR-T therapy programs.
Location: Remote ideally based SoCal, AZ, NV, UT
Travel: Approximately 50-70%
Responsibilities
Scientific Engagement & KOL Management
Identify, establish, and maintain high‑quality scientific relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), investigators, academic medical centers, community physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and treatment centers within the assigned territory
Serve as a trusted scientific partner by providing fair‑balanced, accurate, and compliant scientific exchange related to disease state, treatment landscape, Kyverna’s CAR‑T programs, and emerging clinical data
Act as a primary scientific liaison to investigators interested in clinical research collaborations and investigator‑initiated research discussions, in alignment with company policies
Territory Strategy & Field Medical Planning
Develop and execute geography‑specific Medical Affairs and KOL engagement plans aligned with therapeutic area objectives, investigator needs, and Kyverna’s medical strategy
Demonstrate ownership of the assigned territory through stakeholder mapping, prioritization, and proactive planning to influence the patient journey and support optimal therapeutic decision‑making
Partner with other Kyverna field medical colleagues to share insights and coordinate external engagement approaches where appropriate
Clinical Development & Trial Support
Collaborate with Clinical Development and Clinical Operations colleagues to support Kyverna‑sponsored clinical trials, including:
Identification of potential trial sites
Engagement with participating investigators
Support of trial awareness and scientific dialogue
Contribute to efforts aimed at enhancing trial feasibility and enrollment through appropriate scientific engagement with investigators and treatment centers
Medical Insights & Internal Collaboration
Capture and communicate timely, high‑quality medical insights related to the autoimmune and cell therapy landscape to internal stakeholders to support strategy and evidence planning
Translate external scientific perspectives into actionable insights that inform medical, clinical, and development decision‑making
Collaborate cross‑functionally with Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial, Market Access, and Patient Services teams while maintaining strict non‑promotional boundaries
Scientific Representation & Compliance
Provide scientific support at national, regional, and local congresses, advisory boards, investigator meetings, and medical education forums
Respond compliantly to unsolicited medical information requests and serve as an internal and external scientific resource
Maintain current knowledge of therapeutic areas, treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, and cell therapy operational considerations, including treatment center workflows where applicable
Ensure timely completion of CRM documentation, administrative tasks, required training, and pharmacovigilance responsibilities, including adverse event and product complaint reporting
Conduct all activities in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies
Qualifications
Advanced scientific or clinical degree required (MD, PharmD, PhD, DNP, NP, PA, or equivalent)
Medical Science Liaison (MSL) requires Doctorate degree OR Master’s degree & 3 years of Medical Affairs experience
Senior Medical Science Liaison (Senior MSL) requires Doctorate degree & 2 years of Medical Affairs experience OR Master’s degree & 6 years of Medical Affairs experience
Prior experience in cell therapy, CAR-T, immunology, rheumatology, nephrology, neurology, hematology/oncology, or rare diseases strongly preferred
Strong understanding of clinical trial design, clinical development, and medical affairs functions
Experience engaging with academic medical centers, specialty treatment centers, and/or infusion centers preferred
Ability to interpret and communicate complex scientific and clinical information to diverse audiences
Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to build strong external relationships and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
Comfortable operating within a fast-paced, high-growth biotechnology environment
Willingness and ability to travel extensively within assigned geography
Experience supporting pre-commercial or launch-stage biotechnology organizations
Knowledge of autoimmune disease treatment landscapes and emerging cell therapy approaches
Experience supporting investigator-sponsored research and clinical trial recruitment initiatives
Familiarity with cell therapy operational concepts including chain of identity, chain of custody, and treatment center workflows
For MSL the national salary range for this position is from $170,000 to $185,000 USD annually.
For Sr. MSL the national salary range for this position is from $190,000 to $210,000 USD annually.
This salary range is an estimate of what we reasonably expect to pay for this posted position, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including without limitation individual education, experience, tenure, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. This position is also eligible for bonus, benefits, and participation in Company’s stock plan.

Work arrangement
Yes