Medical Science Liaison (MSL)

Role Summary

Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role focused on providing scientific and medical support for LENZ’s ophthalmology product, building relationships with key opinion leaders in optometry and ophthalmology, and ensuring healthcare providers have up-to-date information about the therapeutic area. Reports to the National MSL Director.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with KOLs, academic institutions, and healthcare organizations, acting as a liaison between LENZ and the eye care community.
• Serve as a scientific expert on the product and therapeutic area, providing medical information to eye care providers through engagements, presentations, conferences, and other activities.
• Identify and collect impactful and actionable insights for internal stakeholders.
• Respond to unsolicited inquiries from healthcare professionals regarding products, clinical trials, therapeutic area, and medical literature.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial) to support product development and launch activities.
• Provide medical education and training to internal stakeholders, including commercial and marketing teams, and serve as a medical expert within the company and eye care community.
• Stay abreast of developments in the medical and eye care community, including competitor activities, clinical trials, and treatment guidelines.
• Contribute to the development of medical and scientific resources, including slide decks and publications.
• Travel: 60-70% or more inside the assigned territory and to national, regional, and local conferences/events.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (OD, MD, PhD, or equivalent) in a life sciences field required.
• Previous ophthalmology experience as an MSL or in a related field preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel within the assigned territory and occasionally nationally.
• Strong understanding of clinical research methodology, biostatistics, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

• Scientific communication
• Relationship management with KOLs
• Medical education and training
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Clinical trial knowledge and regulatory awareness

Education

• Advanced degree (OD, MD, PhD, or equivalent) in a life sciences field.

Additional Requirements

• Physical Demands and Work Environment: Office setting; occasional lifting up to 20 lbs; frequent travel; flexible schedules.