Medical Science Liaison- Epilepsy, Texas

Role Summary

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based role within the US Medical Affairs organization. MSLs develop and enhance relationships with medical thought leaders involved in various phases of product development, providing medical information through scientific exchange and clinical/scientific support. This position covers Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Mississippi and requires established personal and scientific credibility to interact with thought leaders and academic centers of excellence.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop peer-to-peer relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and healthcare providers within the Epilepsy therapeutic area
• Develop and execute territory plans in alignment with US Medical Affairs plans
• Identify and communicate key clinical and research issues and insights from KOLs to appropriate departments
• Participate in medical education for healthcare professionals through on-site presentations at healthcare institutions, investigator meetings, national conferences, advisory boards, or regional meetings
• Provide scientific support for activities such as medical congress staffing, advisory boards, and sales training initiatives; position self as Scientific Expert
• Maintain up-to-date, high-level knowledge of the therapy area, Jazz products, emerging research, trends, and competitive landscape
• Establish reputation as a trustworthy and knowledgeable source of scientific and medical information for the healthcare community
• Support development of Jazz Pharmaceuticals positioning as the scientific authority in Epilepsy; attend scientific congresses to support KOL activities and Jazz interests
• Understand local and national protocols and standards of clinical practice and disease management trends
• Provide clinical presentations and information in response to unsolicited questions in academic, community, and healthcare provider settings
• Communicate emerging data and clinical experience with products via scientific exchange and peer-to-peer interactions
• Contribute to Medical Plan development and local strategy; manage budgets as needed to enable tactic execution
• Collaborate with cross-functional colleagues to apply a Key Account Management approach
• Interact with HCPs as a scientific resource to support activities aligned with the Medical Plan including advisory boards, speaker development, and clinical trials
• Maintain company standards and Jazz Values; act as an ambassador for Jazz Pharmaceuticals
• Document and forward reports of adverse events and product complaints per policy; adhere to Codes of Practice
• Prepare timely reporting as required

Qualifications

• MS/Advanced Practice Degree in scientific and/or medical discipline with a minimum of 5 years experience in Epilepsy - or - MD, PharmD, or PhD
• Experience as a Medical Science Liaison with a strong track record of success is strongly preferred
• Experience in Epilepsy is strongly preferred
• Experience in Neurology is required
• This is a field position; willingness to travel 60–80% of time
• Valid driver’s license and living within 60 miles of a major airport

Skills

• Ability to research and critically analyze and communicate complex scientific and medical information
• Clear and concise communication and presentation skills
• Excellent planning and organization with high attention to detail
• Strong strategic mindset
• Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously
• Adaptability and results-focused in a rapidly changing environment
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal relationship-building skills
• Teamwork and collaboration capability
• Strong proficiency with digital platforms and tools
• Excellent command of spoken English

Education

• MS/Advanced Practice Degree in scientific and/or medical discipline with at least 5 years of epilepsy experience or MD/PhD/PharmD
• Experience as a Medical Science Liaison strongly preferred
• Neurology experience required; epilepsy experience strongly preferred

Additional Requirements

• Travel 60–80% of the time; valid driver’s license; ability to drive