Medical Science Liaison

Role Summary

Medical Science Liaison positioned to build and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and Healthcare Professionals to support the medical and scientific needs of the company’s products. This field-facing role involves exchange of scientific data with external stakeholders, providing medical education, supporting clinical trials, gathering field insights, and ensuring products are understood and utilized effectively in the medical community.

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 balanced scientific, clinical, and health economic data. Present data at meetings, conferences, and educational sessions.
• Gather Insights: Collect and report insights from KOLs/HCPs to guide medical strategy; report on competitive intelligence from the field.
• Provide Input for Medical Strategy: Share field insights to inform development of medical strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Respond to Medical Information Requests (MIR): Provide timely and accurate responses to unsolicited medical inquiries.
• Training and Supporting Sales Force: Collaborate with sales team to provide scientific training and support.
• Support Company-Sponsored Research/Trials: Coordinate and support clinical trials and other research activities, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Support Investigator-Led Research (IITs, ISTs): Provide support for investigator-led projects to align with company objectives.

Qualifications

• A doctorate in a health science or clinical discipline is strongly preferred (MD/DO, PharmD, Nurse Practitioner, PhD or related); significant clinical/industry experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• 3+ years of experience in pharma/biotech industry or clinical setting; MSL experience preferred.
• Strong broad-based scientific and pharmaceutical knowledge, with allergy/immunology and pediatric experience preferred.
• Clinical trial development and drug launch experience preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical research processes, FDA regulations, and OIG guidelines.
• Excellent presentation and teaching skills; strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to assess issues, think strategically, and work cross-functionally.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities; work independently while adhering to strategic direction.
• Ability to lead and participate in projects while balancing field work.
• Analytical ability to identify opportunities/issues and solve cross-functional problems.
• Strong computer skills (word processing, slide materials, spreadsheets).
• Ability to travel frequently (approximately 50-75%), including air travel, overnight stays, and weekends.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver‚Äôs license.
• This is a field-based position; ability to set up a home-based office.

Skills

• Curiosity, Courage, Collaboration, Credibility