Rocket Pharma is a fully integrated, clinical-stage company advancing gene therapies with curative potential for multiple rare childhood diseases. Rocket places enormous value on people and considers team member progress and well-being to be as important as the progress of its pipeline. We are looking for hands-on team players who enjoy collaborating with colleagues.  We share a passion for seeking gene therapy cures for devastating diseases and making a difference for patients. This is an opportunity to become an integral part of a small, highly productive team and to help grow an entrepreneurial, scientifically driven organization that is increasingly recognized as a leading biotechnology innovator. In addition to a competitive compensation package featuring a generous 401K match and stock options, the position includes excellent health benefits.

The Genetic Diagnostic Liaison (GDL) is a field based Diagnostic Lead, in each US Region, responsible to accelerate patient identification across all company therapeutic areas. The core objective will be to roll out Market Development Strategies and Patient Finding by establishing at the Account and State Levels deep diagnostic expertise in line with the overarching Rocket diagnostic strategy within the assigned region.

 

The GDL will drive genotyping diagnostic efforts through genetic testing programs and diagnostic education to successfully execute Rocket’s patient finding strategy through genotyping program through kit distribution, sample analysis, clarity of results.

 

They will be responsible for identifying patients, identifying treating specialist practices that have LAD-I, FA and Danon Disease and identifying and developing Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) for Genetic Testing within the assigned region.

 

The GDL is responsible for increasing the availability of Genetic Labs performing high quality gene analysis offering appropriate panels and clear interpretation of results throughout the US. They will also be instrumental in identifying opportunities for newborn screening efforts at the local level.

 

The GDL will work in partnership with a Rocket cross-functional team that will include Strategic Account Managers, Medical Science Liaison, Payors Lead and Marketing. 

 

The GDL will also be responsible for executing market development programs by collaborating with key stakeholders within commercial operations. They will contribute to ongoing development of the Global Diagnostic Strategy guiding US regional implementation of the plan.

Salary range - $180,000- $210,000

At Rocket, our compensation philosophy and ranges are built upon data and insights collected from validated world-class providers. We are committed to compensating employees equitably based on several factors, including responsibilities and level of the position, depth and types of the employee’s experience, location of the position and availability of similar talent in a competitive market. The ranges represent base compensation that is subject to change based on additional incentives that may be offered depending on the role and industry best practices.

A diverse workforce fosters innovation and strengthens Rocket’s business. We ensure equal opportunity without discrimination or harassment in the workplace on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, citizenship, status as a protected veteran, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, and federal laws.