Offer summary

Qualifications:

PhD, PharmD, MD, or DO degree required, 5 years of clinical trial or medical affairs experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, Strong knowledge of clinical trial methodology and regulatory requirements, Excellent oral and written communication skills in English..

Key responsibilities:

Engage with healthcare professionals to educate on Arrowhead’s RNAi programs.

Support early development programs and contribute to clinical strategy and planning.

Lead medical engagement at scientific congresses and advisory boards.

Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Clinical Ops, and Regulatory teams.

Job description

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARWR) is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company that develops medicines that treat intractable diseases by silencing the genes that cause them. Using a broad portfolio of RNA chemistries and efficient modes of delivery, Arrowhead therapies trigger the RNA interference mechanism to induce rapid, deep, and durable knockdown of target genes. RNA interference, or RNAi, is a mechanism present in living cells that inhibits the expression of a specific gene, thereby affecting the production of a specific protein. Arrowhead’s RNAi-based therapeutics leverage this natural pathway of gene silencing.

Arrowhead is focused on developing innovative drugs for diseases with a genetic basis, typically characterized by the overproduction of one or more proteins that are involved with disease. The depth and versatility of our RNAi technologies enables us to potentially address conditions in virtually any therapeutic area and pursue disease targets that are not otherwise addressable by small molecules and biologics. Arrowhead is leading the field in bringing the promise of RNAi to address diseases outside of the liver, and our clinical pipeline includes disease targets in the liver and lung with a promising pipeline of preclinical candidates.

Arrowhead’s corporate headquarters is in Pasadena, CA with research and development teams in Madison, WI and San Diego, CA. Our employees are nimble, science-driven innovators who are collaborating to bring new therapies to patients in need.

The Position

The Clinical Science Liaison will serve as a key strategic and scientific expert within the Medical Affairs team, with responsibilities spanning both early-stage development and external engagement across New Zealand.

The individual will engage with key opinion leaders, investigators, and other stakeholders to provide scientific education on Arrowhead’s RNAi technology, therapeutic areas of focus, and clinical data. Internally, the role will support cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Clinical Development, and Regulatory teams to ensure alignment of medical strategies with business objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in early clinical research, excellent communication skills, and experience managing scientific partnerships across regions.

Responsibilities

Serve as a scientific expert by mapping and engaging with healthcare professionals and stakeholders to educate on Arrowhead’s early RNAi programs.
Think strategically in synthesizing and sharing clinical insights internally and externally across key geographies.
Support early development programs by contributing to clinical strategy, endpoint selection, and value proposition planning.
Help lead medical engagement at scientific congresses, advisory boards, and symposia, including presentations, booth coverage, and post-meeting debriefs.
Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Clinical Ops, and Regulatory to align medical plans with business and development goals.
Maintain up-to-date expertise in disease area, competitive landscape, and evolving scientific literature.
Identify and execute scientific collaborations with external experts and organizations to support trial design in Australia and New Zealand.
Develop and implement Integrated Evidence Plans and early-stage Medical Narratives for pipeline assets.
Support company-sponsored clinical trials through investigator engagement, site support, and education across New Zealand.
Ensure compliance with internal policies, GDPR, and global regulatory requirements in all medical affairs activities.
Respond to unsolicited medical inquiries and support medical information and education initiatives with scientifically accurate content.
Lead or contribute to special projects, including BD evaluations, risk management planning, publication strategies, and global launch readiness.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 60%
Any changes or other responsibilities to be performed by you as determined by us will be discussed with you from time to time.

Requirements

PhD, PharmD, MD, or DO degree required
5 years of clinical trial or medical affairs experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
Experience with early clinical development activities
Proven ability to manage clinical studies independently with minimal supervision
Strong knowledge of Clinical trial methodology; data analysis and interpretation; regulatory requirements governing clinical trials; clinical research and development processes
Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional team environments
Ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders to support business strategy
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Valid driver’s license required

Pay Range

$140,000—$172,000 NZD

Arrowhead provides competitive salaries and an excellent benefit package.

All applicants must have authorization to work in the US for a company.

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