Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - Endocrine
MannKind Corporation
June 26, 2026
Remote
United States
$148,000 - $222,000 USD yearly
Medical Affairs
Position Summary
The (Senior) Medical Science Liaison acts as a scientific expert and strategic partner within Medical Affairs. This regional, field-based role leads scientific engagement with KOLs, academic medical centers, and healthcare professionals; drives advanced medical education; and provides strategic insights to shape clinical development and medical strategy. Mentors and trains junior MSLs and leads initiatives aligned with medical affairs strategy, including education, research, congress planning, publications, and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain relationships with KOLs, HCPs, and academic institutions within the territory.
- Provide balanced, scientific information on company products, disease states, and therapeutic areas.
- Communicate with payors and formulary committees pre- and post-approval in accordance with FDA guidance, with market access and key account teams.
- Maintain expertise in disease states, emerging therapies, and healthcare trends.
- Participate in and/or lead project teams aligned with medical affairs strategy.
- Lead advisory boards and other strategic activities.
- Gather and communicate field insights to inform medical strategy and clinical development.
- Identify emerging trends and unmet needs.
- Identify and engage key thought leaders across healthcare systems, payors, and integrated delivery networks.
- Provide compliant scientific account support for commercial functions, including training for speakers.
- Act as a scientific advisor to Clinical Research, Investor Relations, Business Development, and Corporate Communications.
- Identify and facilitate research opportunities (collaborative, investigator-initiated, HEOR).
- Support trial site identification and investigator engagement as needed.
- Participate in medical writing for abstracts, publications, and scientific materials.
Education and Experience Qualifications
- Advanced degree (Pharm.D., Ph.D., NP, PA, RN, MD, or equivalent) required.
- Experience in Medical Affairs or relevant therapeutic area; 3–5 years prior MSL experience preferred.
- Deep understanding of clinical research; ability to interpret scientific data.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently in a field-based environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
- Deep understanding of the U.S. healthcare system and medical affairs.
- Expertise with KOL engagement and stakeholder management.
Additional Requirements
- Up to 50% travel within the South-Central Territory (TX, AR, OK, LA).
- Reports to the National Director, Field Medical Affairs and MSL Team Lead.
- Remote.
Pay Range
- $148,000 - $222,000 per year.
The (Senior) Medical Science Liaison acts as a scientific expert and strategic partner within Medical Affairs. This regional, field-based role leads scientific engagement with KOLs, academic medical centers, and healthcare professionals; drives advanced medical education; and provides strategic insights to shape clinical development and medical strategy. Mentors and trains junior MSLs and leads initiatives aligned with medical affairs strategy, including education, research, congress planning, publications, and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain relationships with KOLs, HCPs, and academic institutions within the territory.
- Provide balanced, scientific information on company products, disease states, and therapeutic areas.
- Communicate with payors and formulary committees pre- and post-approval in accordance with FDA guidance, with market access and key account teams.
- Maintain expertise in disease states, emerging therapies, and healthcare trends.
- Participate in and/or lead project teams aligned with medical affairs strategy.
- Lead advisory boards and other strategic activities.
- Gather and communicate field insights to inform medical strategy and clinical development.
- Identify emerging trends and unmet needs.
- Identify and engage key thought leaders across healthcare systems, payors, and integrated delivery networks.
- Provide compliant scientific account support for commercial functions, including training for speakers.
- Act as a scientific advisor to Clinical Research, Investor Relations, Business Development, and Corporate Communications.
- Identify and facilitate research opportunities (collaborative, investigator-initiated, HEOR).
- Support trial site identification and investigator engagement as needed.
- Participate in medical writing for abstracts, publications, and scientific materials.
Education and Experience Qualifications
- Advanced degree (Pharm.D., Ph.D., NP, PA, RN, MD, or equivalent) required.
- Experience in Medical Affairs or relevant therapeutic area; 3–5 years prior MSL experience preferred.
- Deep understanding of clinical research; ability to interpret scientific data.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently in a field-based environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
- Deep understanding of the U.S. healthcare system and medical affairs.
- Expertise with KOL engagement and stakeholder management.
Additional Requirements
- Up to 50% travel within the South-Central Territory (TX, AR, OK, LA).
- Reports to the National Director, Field Medical Affairs and MSL Team Lead.
- Remote.
Pay Range
- $148,000 - $222,000 per year.