Medical Science Liaison

Role Summary

Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-facing representative responsible for building and maintaining relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and Health Care Professionals to support the medical and scientific needs of the company’s products. The MSL engages in the exchange of scientific data with external stakeholders, demonstrates understanding of customer needs related to the strategic business plan, provides medical education, supports clinical trials, and gathers field insights to inform medical strategy.

Responsibilities

• Establish and Maintain Relationships with KOLs/HCPs: Identify, develop, and manage professional relationships with KOLs, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Educate KOLs & HCPs: Provide educational information and updates to KOLs/HCPs, tailoring content to their needs.
• Scientific Engagement: Interpret and disseminate scientific, clinical, and health economic data; present data at meetings and educational sessions.
• Gather Insights: Collect and report insights from KOLs/HCPs to guide medical strategy; provide competitive intelligence from the field.
• Provide Input for Medical Strategy: Share field insights to inform development of medical strategies.
• Respond to Medical Information Requests (MIR): Provide timely and accurate responses to unsolicited medical inquiries.
• Training and Supporting Sales Force: Collaborate with sales to provide scientific training and support.
• Support Company-Sponsored Research/Trials: Coordinate and support clinical trials and research activities, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Support Investigator-Led Research (IITs, ISTs): Provide support for investigator-led research projects in alignment with company objectives.

Qualifications

• A doctorate in a health science or clinical discipline strongly preferred (MD/DO, PharmD, Nurse Practitioner, PhD or related); significant clinical/industry experience may be accepted in lieu of education requirements
• 3+ years in pharma/biotech industry or related scientific/clinical setting; MSL experience preferred
• Strong scientific and pharmaceutical knowledge; allergy/immunology and pediatric experience strongly preferred
• Clinical trial development and drug launch experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of clinical research processes, FDA regulations and OIG guidelines
• Excellent presentation and teaching skills; strong written and verbal communication
• Strategic thinking and cross-functional collaboration abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities; work independently while following Medical Affairs direction
• Ability to lead and participate in projects while balancing field work
• Analytical problem-solving abilities across cross-functional boundaries
• Proficient computer skills for word processing, slide creation, and spreadsheets
• Ability to travel frequently (approximately 50-75% of time); international travel as needed
• Valid driver‚Äôs license
• Field-based role requiring setup of a home-based office

Skills

• Clinical and scientific communication
• Relationship management with KOLs/HCPs
• Medical information and data interpretation
• Training and cross-functional collaboration
• Project management and strategic insight
• Clinical trial support and regulatory awareness

Education

• Doctorate in a health science or clinical discipline preferred (MD/DO, PharmD, Nurse Practitioner, PhD or related); other relevant experience may be considered

Additional Requirements

• Frequent business travel (50-75%); include air travel, overnight stays, and weekend travel as needed