Job Title: Medical Science Liaison-Southeast

Location: Field-based, covering VA, WV, NC, SC, GA, FL, TN. The candidate is required to live in the territory.

Role Overview:

Oruka is looking for a Medical Science Liaison’s (MSL), a field based scientific expert that strategically supports medical affairs objectives and serves as a conduit of communication between clinical community and Oruka’s internal team.  The MSL is responsible for developing and managing peer-to-peer relationships with a variety of health care professionals and engaging in high quality communications about Oruka’s products and clinical trials in their territory. There is a special emphasis on working with clinical trial sites. 

Summary:

MSL will build and execute territory engagement plan that establishes relationships with key external stakeholders and supports Oruka’s medical strategy. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Identify, develop, and maintain collaborative relationships with current and future national and regional key opinion leaders, speakers and investigators through meaningful scientific exchange
• Stay informed of medical and scientific developments in Dermatology and related fields by continuously reviewing relevant literature, monitoring competitor activities, networking with experts, and attending relevant conferences
• Support national and regional scientific congresses with KOL engagements, poster /abstract coverage, booth staffing, and company debriefs
• Provide internal stakeholders with feedback and actionable insights from interactions and discussions with HCPs
• Identify, engage, and support investigators and site staff of high-impact, high-performing clinical research sites for Oruka’s clinical development programs 

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in life sciences (PharmD, PhD, MD/DO, MSN, NP/DNP, DMS/PA or equivalent) is required
• Minimum of 5 years relevant clinical and/or industry experience required, experience in Dermatology strongly preferred
• Prior experience as a field medical science liaison required, experience in Dermatology preferred
• Routine and tangible experience in a field medical role working with CRO and clinical operations preferred
• Relevant therapeutic area knowledge, comprehensive understanding of drug development process, clinical trial design, safety monitoring, and regulatory landscape in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry
• Self-driven and ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
• Exceptional communication and time management skills
• Applicants must live within applicable territory with convenient access to national/international airport.

Travel Requirements:

• Business travel, by air or car, is required for regular external business meetings with customers and intermittent internal company meetings (up to 75% of time)

Compensation:

• An appropriate financial package will be developed for the successful candidate to include a competitive base salary and equity, with a performance-related bonus opportunity.

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work remotely is $182,00 to $235,00. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Oruka is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

We're looking forward to hearing how you can contribute to our team and mission. Join us in shaping the future of our company and making a real impact every day.

Job Title: Medical Science Liaison-South Central

Location: Field-based, covering MS, LA, AR, OK, TX, AL, KS. The candidate is required to live in the territory.

Role Overview:

Oruka is looking for a Medical Science Liaison’s (MSL), a field based scientific expert that strategically supports medical affairs objectives and serves as a conduit of communication between clinical community and Oruka’s internal team.  The MSL is responsible for developing and managing peer-to-peer relationships with a variety of health care professionals and engaging in high quality communications about Oruka’s products and clinical trials in their territory. There is a special emphasis on working with clinical trial sites.

Summary:

MSL will build and execute territory engagement plan that establishes relationships with key external stakeholders and supports Oruka’s medical strategy. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Identify, develop, and maintain collaborative relationships with current and future national and regional key opinion leaders, speakers and investigators through meaningful scientific exchange
• Stay informed of medical and scientific developments in Dermatology and related fields by continuously reviewing relevant literature, monitoring competitor activities, networking with experts, and attending relevant conferences
• Support national and regional scientific congresses with KOL engagements, poster /abstract coverage, booth staffing, and company debriefs
• Provide internal stakeholders with feedback and actionable insights from interactions and discussions with HCPs
• Identify, engage, and support investigators and site staff of high-impact, high-performing clinical research sites for Oruka’s clinical development programs 

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in life sciences (PharmD, PhD, MD/DO, MSN, NP/DNP, DMS/PA or equivalent) is required
• Minimum of 5 years relevant clinical and/or industry experience required, experience in Dermatology strongly preferred
• Prior experience as a field medical science liaison required, experience in Dermatology preferred
• Routine and tangible experience in a field medical role working with CRO and clinical operations preferred
• Relevant therapeutic area knowledge, comprehensive understanding of drug development process, clinical trial design, safety monitoring, and regulatory landscape in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry
• Self-driven and ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
• Exceptional communication and time management skills
• Applicants must live within applicable territory with convenient access to national/international airport.

Travel Requirements:

• Business travel, by air or car, is required for regular external business meetings with customers and intermittent internal company meetings (up to 75% of time)

Compensation:

• An appropriate financial package will be developed for the successful candidate to include a competitive base salary and equity, with a performance-related bonus opportunity.

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work remotely is $182,00 to $235,00. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Oruka is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

We're looking forward to hearing how you can contribute to our team and mission. Join us in shaping the future of our company and making a real impact every day.

Job Title: Medical Science Liaison-Northwest

Location: Field-based, covering CO, WY, UT, MT, ID, OR, WA, IA, ND, SD. The candidate is required to live in the territory.

Role Overview:

Oruka is looking for a Medical Science Liaison’s (MSL), a field based scientific expert that strategically supports medical affairs objectives and serves as a conduit of communication between clinical community and Oruka’s internal team.  The MSL is responsible for developing and managing peer-to-peer relationships with a variety of health care professionals and engaging in high quality communications about Oruka’s products and clinical trials in their territory. There is a special emphasis on working with clinical trial sites. 

Summary:

MSL will build and execute territory engagement plan that establishes relationships with key external stakeholders and supports Oruka’s medical strategy. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Identify, develop, and maintain collaborative relationships with current and future national and regional key opinion leaders, speakers and investigators through meaningful scientific exchange
• Stay informed of medical and scientific developments in Dermatology and related fields by continuously reviewing relevant literature, monitoring competitor activities, networking with experts, and attending relevant conferences
• Support national and regional scientific congresses with KOL engagements, poster /abstract coverage, booth staffing, and company debriefs
• Provide internal stakeholders with feedback and actionable insights from interactions and discussions with HCPs
• Identify, engage, and support investigators and site staff of high-impact, high-performing clinical research sites for Oruka’s clinical development programs 

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in life sciences (PharmD, PhD, MD/DO, MSN, NP/DNP, DMS/PA or equivalent) is required
• Minimum of 5 years relevant clinical and/or industry experience required, experience in Dermatology strongly preferred
• Prior experience as a field medical science liaison required, experience in Dermatology preferred
• Routine and tangible experience in a field medical role working with CRO and clinical operations preferred
• Relevant therapeutic area knowledge, comprehensive understanding of drug development process, clinical trial design, safety monitoring, and regulatory landscape in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry
• Self-driven and ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
• Exceptional communication and time management skills
• Applicants must live within applicable territory with convenient access to national/international airport.

Travel Requirements:

• Business travel, by air or car, is required for regular external business meetings with customers and intermittent internal company meetings (up to 75% of time)

Compensation:

• An appropriate financial package will be developed for the successful candidate to include a competitive base salary and equity, with a performance-related bonus opportunity.

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work remotely is $182,00 to $235,00. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Oruka is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

We're looking forward to hearing how you can contribute to our team and mission. Join us in shaping the future of our company and making a real impact every day.

Job Title: Medical Science Liaison-North Central

Location: Field-based, covering IL, IN, MI, WI, MO, OH, Western PA/Pittsburgh . The candidate is required to live in the territory.

Role Overview:

Oruka is looking for a Medical Science Liaison’s (MSL), a field based scientific expert that strategically supports medical affairs objectives and serves as a conduit of communication between clinical community and Oruka’s internal team.  The MSL is responsible for developing and managing peer-to-peer relationships with a variety of health care professionals and engaging in high quality communications about Oruka’s products and clinical trials in their territory. There is a special emphasis on working with clinical trial sites. 

Summary:

MSL will build and execute territory engagement plan that establishes relationships with key external stakeholders and supports Oruka’s medical strategy. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Identify, develop, and maintain collaborative relationships with current and future national and regional key opinion leaders, speakers and investigators through meaningful scientific exchange
• Stay informed of medical and scientific developments in Dermatology and related fields by continuously reviewing relevant literature, monitoring competitor activities, networking with experts, and attending relevant conferences
• Support national and regional scientific congresses with KOL engagements, poster /abstract coverage, booth staffing, and company debriefs
• Provide internal stakeholders with feedback and actionable insights from interactions and discussions with HCPs
• Identify, engage, and support investigators and site staff of high-impact, high-performing clinical research sites for Oruka’s clinical development programs 

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in life sciences (PharmD, PhD, MD/DO, MSN, NP/DNP, DMS/PA or equivalent) is required
• Minimum of 5 years relevant clinical and/or industry experience required, experience in Dermatology strongly preferred
• Prior experience as a field medical science liaison required, experience in Dermatology preferred
• Routine and tangible experience in a field medical role working with CRO and clinical operations preferred
• Relevant therapeutic area knowledge, comprehensive understanding of drug development process, clinical trial design, safety monitoring, and regulatory landscape in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry
• Self-driven and ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
• Exceptional communication and time management skills
• Applicants must live within applicable territory with convenient access to national/international airport.

Travel Requirements:

• Business travel, by air or car, is required for regular external business meetings with customers and intermittent internal company meetings (up to 75% of time)

Compensation:

• An appropriate financial package will be developed for the successful candidate to include a competitive base salary and equity, with a performance-related bonus opportunity.

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work remotely is $182,00 to $235,00. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Oruka is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

We're looking forward to hearing how you can contribute to our team and mission. Join us in shaping the future of our company and making a real impact every day.

Job Title: Medical Science Liaison-Northeast 

Location: Field-based, covering MA, ME, NH, VT, CT, RI, NY, NJ, MD/DC, Eastern PA. The candidate is required to live in the territory.

Role Overview:

Oruka is looking for a Medical Science Liaison’s (MSL), a field based scientific expert that strategically supports medical affairs objectives and serves as a conduit of communication between clinical community and Oruka’s internal team.  The MSL is responsible for developing and managing peer-to-peer relationships with a variety of health care professionals and engaging in high quality communications about Oruka’s products and clinical trials in their territory. There is a special emphasis on working with clinical trial sites.

Summary:

MSL will build and execute territory engagement plan that establishes relationships with key external stakeholders and supports Oruka’s medical strategy. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Identify, develop, and maintain collaborative relationships with current and future national and regional key opinion leaders, speakers and investigators through meaningful scientific exchange
• Stay informed of medical and scientific developments in Dermatology and related fields by continuously reviewing relevant literature, monitoring competitor activities, networking with experts, and attending relevant conferences
• Support national and regional scientific congresses with KOL engagements, poster /abstract coverage, booth staffing, and company debriefs
• Provide internal stakeholders with feedback and actionable insights from interactions and discussions with HCPs
• Identify, engage, and support investigators and site staff of high-impact, high-performing clinical research sites for Oruka’s clinical development programs 

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in life sciences (PharmD, PhD, MD/DO, MSN, NP/DNP, DMS/PA or equivalent) is required
• Minimum of 5 years relevant clinical and/or industry experience required, experience in Dermatology strongly preferred
• Prior experience as a field medical science liaison required, experience in Dermatology preferred
• Routine and tangible experience in a field medical role working with CRO and clinical operations preferred
• Relevant therapeutic area knowledge, comprehensive understanding of drug development process, clinical trial design, safety monitoring, and regulatory landscape in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry
• Self-driven and ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
• Exceptional communication and time management skills
• Applicants must live within applicable territory with convenient access to national/international airport.

Travel Requirements:

• Business travel, by air or car, is required for regular external business meetings with customers and intermittent internal company meetings (up to 75% of time)

Compensation:

• An appropriate financial package will be developed for the successful candidate to include a competitive base salary and equity, with a performance-related bonus opportunity.

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work remotely is $182,00 to $235,00. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Oruka is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

We're looking forward to hearing how you can contribute to our team and mission. Join us in shaping the future of our company and making a real impact every day.

Job Title: Senior Scientific Communications Manager        

Location: Remote          

Role Overview: We’re looking for a Senior Scientific Communications Manager to join our growing biotech team. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys turning complex scientific and clinical information into clear, accurate, and useful communications for a variety of audiences.

At a small startup, this person will wear multiple hats. You’ll help shape our scientific story externally and internally, while also building and supporting core Medical Information capabilities. That means creating high-quality scientific materials and helping ensure that medical inquiries are addressed in a timely, accurate, balanced, and compliant way.

This role is a great fit for someone who is scientifically strong, highly organized, comfortable with ambiguity, and excited to build processes in a fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities: 

Scientific Communications

• Develop and refine clear, compelling scientific messaging across programs and stages of development
• Draft and manage scientific content such as:
• slide decks
• congress materials
• medical Information letters
• medical affairs and training materials
• FAQs and background documents
• external sci comm projects (e.g. webinars, podcast, product theaters, symposia)
• Translate preclinical, translational, and clinical data into audience-appropriate communications
• Partner cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory, and company leadership to ensure scientific accuracy and message consistency
• Help prepare materials for advisory boards, investigator meetings, and scientific congresses
• Contribute to the development of the company’s scientific narrative as programs advance

Medical Information

• Help build and maintain core Medical Information content and processes in an early-stage company environment
• Develop, review, and update standard medical response documents and reference materials
• Research and synthesize literature and internal data to support responses to unsolicited medical inquiries
• Ensure responses are accurate, balanced, evidence-based, and compliant with internal and external requirements
• Partner with Medical Affairs, Regulatory, and Pharmacovigilance to support appropriate documentation and escalation of medical inquiries, adverse events, and product complaints, as applicable
• Maintain a library of response letters, FAQs, and scientific references
• Identify trends in incoming medical questions and share insights with internal stakeholders
• Support training of internal teams on scientific messaging and Medical Information processes
• Help manage external Medical Information vendors or agency partners, when applicable

Other Requirements: the ability to travel at least twice yearly to company all hands meetings and optionally to scientific conferences where you feel your presence is of value

Qualifications: 

• Advanced degree in life sciences preferred
• Approximately 5+ years of relevant experience in scientific communications, medical communications, medical affairs, medical information, or a related biotech/pharma function
• Experience in dermatology or immunology strongly preferred
• Strong scientific writing and editing skills, with the ability to tailor content to different audiences
• Solid understanding of drug development, clinical research, and interpretation of scientific data
• Experience supporting scientific communications deliverables such as presentations and congress materials
• Experience developing or reviewing Medical Information content is strongly preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to scientific accuracy and compliance
• Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt quickly in a startup setting
• Experience working with vendors, medical writers, or outsourced contact center/Med Info partners
• Collaborative, practical, and comfortable working across functions with limited structure

Qualifications:

• Required BA/BS in related discipline, a combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may be considered
• Advanced degree in life sciences preferred
• Experience in the dermatology or immunology therapeutic areas highly preferred
• 5+ years of relevant experience in publications, medical affairs, scientific communications, or medical writing within biotech, pharma, or a medical communications environment
• Knowledge of ICMJE recommendations, Good Publication Practice guidelines, and standard publication planning processes
• Strong experience managing scientific publications, including manuscripts, abstracts, and posters
• Demonstrated experience working with and managing external medical writing vendors or publications agencies
• Strong understanding of publication planning, congress execution, and scientific data communication
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex deliverables simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide thoughtful editorial and strategic feedback
• High attention to detail and commitment to scientific accuracy, quality, and compliance
• Ability to work cross-functionally and build strong relationships in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Ability to operate with autonomy and help build processes where structure is still evolving
• The ability to travel twice yearly to company all hands meetings and optionally to scientific conferences where presence is of value

Compensation:

• An appropriate financial package will be developed for the successful candidate to include a competitive base salary and equity, with a performance-related bonus opportunity.
• The anticipated salary range for candidates, who will work remotely is $161,000 to $187,000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Oruka is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

We're looking forward to hearing how you can contribute to our team and mission. Join us in shaping the future of our company and making a real impact every day.

Job Title: Senior Publications Manager         

Location: Remote          

Role Overview: We are looking for a Senior Publications Manager to lead publication planning and execution across our clinical and scientific programs. This role will be responsible for driving high-quality, timely development of manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and related scientific communications in close partnership with internal cross-functional teams and external medical writing vendors.

This is a highly collaborative, hands-on role for someone who understands the strategic importance of publications in biotech and can manage multiple deliverables across a fast-moving environment. The right person will be comfortable building processes, partnering with subject matter experts, and ensuring scientific outputs are accurate, compliant, and aligned with broader medical affairs and development objectives.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both strategy and execution and is excited to help build the publications function within a growing biotech company.

Key Responsibilities: 

Publications Strategy and Planning

• Lead development and execution of publication plans aligned with company strategy, clinical milestones, and medical affairs objectives
• Partner with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Biostatistics, Regulatory, and other internal stakeholders to identify publication opportunities and priorities
• Help define publication strategy across manuscripts, abstracts, posters, congress presentations, and other scientific outputs
• Maintain visibility into timelines, dependencies, and milestone-driven deliverables across programs
• Track relevant congress deadlines and publication opportunities to support proactive planning

Publication Development and Execution

• Manage end-to-end development of scientific publications, including:
• manuscripts
• review articles
• abstracts
• posters
• oral presentations
• encore materials, as appropriate
• Coordinate author review, internal review, and approval workflows to support on-time delivery
• Ensure materials accurately reflect scientific data and are consistent with agreed messaging and publication objectives
• Partner with internal subject matter experts to shape content direction, interpret data, and resolve comments efficiently
• Support preparation for scientific congresses by driving abstract and poster development from concept through final delivery
• Oversee publication timelines, status trackers, and document version control

Vendor and Agency Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for external medical writing vendors and publications agencies
• Manage vendor scope, timelines, budgets, and deliverable quality
• Provide clear direction and feedback to vendors to ensure content meets scientific, stylistic, and strategic expectations
• Review drafts critically for scientific accuracy, clarity, completeness, and consistency
• Help establish productive, scalable ways of working with external writing partners
• Monitor vendor performance and help identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and collaboration

Process and Compliance

• Help build and refine publications processes
• Ensure publication activities are conducted in accordance with internal policies, publication standards, and applicable industry guidelines
• Support documentation of publication decisions, authorship rationale, and review history as needed
• Contribute to publication governance, tracking, and planning tools that improve transparency and execution
• Promote high standards for scientific integrity, authorship practices, and publication quality

Qualifications:

• Required BA/BS in related discipline, a combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may be considered
• Advanced degree in life sciences preferred

• Experience in the dermatology or immunology therapeutic areas highly preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in publications, medical affairs, scientific communications, or medical writing within biotech, pharma, or a medical communications environment
• Knowledge of ICMJE recommendations, Good Publication Practice guidelines, and standard publication planning processes.
• Strong experience managing scientific publications, including manuscripts, abstracts, and posters
• Demonstrated experience working with and managing external medical writing vendors or publications agencies
• Strong understanding of publication planning, congress execution, and scientific data communication
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex deliverables simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide thoughtful editorial and strategic feedback
• High attention to detail and commitment to scientific accuracy, quality, and compliance
• Ability to work cross-functionally and build strong relationships in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Ability to operate with autonomy and help build processes where structure is still evolving
• The ability to travel twice yearly to company all hands meetings and optionally to scientific conferences where presence is of value

Compensation:

• An appropriate financial package will be developed for the successful candidate to include a competitive base salary and equity, with a performance-related bonus opportunity.
• The anticipated salary range for candidates, who will work remotely is $161,000 to $187,000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Oruka is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

We're looking forward to hearing how you can contribute to our team and mission. Join us in shaping the future of our company and making a real impact every day.