Medical Science Liaison (MSL) – North Central
Centessa Pharmaceuticals
August 18, 2026
Remote
United States
Medical Affairs
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain therapeutic area expertise and scientific knowledge aligned with Medical Affairs objectives.
- Engage in compliant, non-promotional scientific exchange with KOLs, investigators, and other HCPs.
- Provide accurate and balanced medical information as a trusted scientific resource.
- Deliver company-approved medical/scientific presentations to audiences including formulary committees and HCPs.
- Support speaker training, advisory boards, and sales training as appropriate.
- Ensure accurate, timely, compliant documentation of field-based activities.
Clinical Trials Support
- Identify and evaluate potential clinical trial sites and investigators based on scientific expertise, patient population, and study objectives.
- Provide scientific education and protocol-specific training during site initiation visits.
- Maintain ongoing engagement with trial sites to support execution, address protocol inquiries, and enable high-quality data generation.
Medical Conference Attendance & Coverage
- Attend relevant congresses to stay current on emerging data and trends.
- Provide real-time insights and post-conference reports to internal teams.
- Support conference planning, coverage, symposia attendance, and KOL engagement (Senior MSLs lead strategy, execution, and reporting).
Scientific Materials Development
- Contribute to slide decks, FAQs, and educational materials.
- Write/edit Medical Information response letters.
- Ensure materials are medically accurate, evidence-based, and compliant.
Additional Responsibilities
- Lead MSL strategic initiatives/projects; develop and implement scientific training plans; mentor peers.
Qualifications
- PhD, PharmD, or MD in life sciences or related field (accredited).
- 2+ years in Medical Affairs or MSL role (pharma/biotech).
- Strongly preferred: sleep medicine expertise.
- Excellent verbal/written communication; ability to tailor messages and interpret complex data.
- Ability to build relationships with KOLs/investigators/internal stakeholders.
- Strong clinical trial design and regulatory knowledge.
- Skilled in scientific presentations.
- Strong understanding of industry regulations for medical interactions.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Frequent travel across North Central territory; Chicago metro residence (or nearby with airport access).
Work Location
- Remote (US); up to 60–70% travel, occasional weekends.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $175,000–$215,000; eligible for discretionary annual bonus.
- 401(k); company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, life insurance; generous paid time off; health and wellness program.
- Maintain therapeutic area expertise and scientific knowledge aligned with Medical Affairs objectives.
- Engage in compliant, non-promotional scientific exchange with KOLs, investigators, and other HCPs.
- Provide accurate and balanced medical information as a trusted scientific resource.
- Deliver company-approved medical/scientific presentations to audiences including formulary committees and HCPs.
- Support speaker training, advisory boards, and sales training as appropriate.
- Ensure accurate, timely, compliant documentation of field-based activities.
Clinical Trials Support
- Identify and evaluate potential clinical trial sites and investigators based on scientific expertise, patient population, and study objectives.
- Provide scientific education and protocol-specific training during site initiation visits.
- Maintain ongoing engagement with trial sites to support execution, address protocol inquiries, and enable high-quality data generation.
Medical Conference Attendance & Coverage
- Attend relevant congresses to stay current on emerging data and trends.
- Provide real-time insights and post-conference reports to internal teams.
- Support conference planning, coverage, symposia attendance, and KOL engagement (Senior MSLs lead strategy, execution, and reporting).
Scientific Materials Development
- Contribute to slide decks, FAQs, and educational materials.
- Write/edit Medical Information response letters.
- Ensure materials are medically accurate, evidence-based, and compliant.
Additional Responsibilities
- Lead MSL strategic initiatives/projects; develop and implement scientific training plans; mentor peers.
Qualifications
- PhD, PharmD, or MD in life sciences or related field (accredited).
- 2+ years in Medical Affairs or MSL role (pharma/biotech).
- Strongly preferred: sleep medicine expertise.
- Excellent verbal/written communication; ability to tailor messages and interpret complex data.
- Ability to build relationships with KOLs/investigators/internal stakeholders.
- Strong clinical trial design and regulatory knowledge.
- Skilled in scientific presentations.
- Strong understanding of industry regulations for medical interactions.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Frequent travel across North Central territory; Chicago metro residence (or nearby with airport access).
Work Location
- Remote (US); up to 60–70% travel, occasional weekends.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $175,000–$215,000; eligible for discretionary annual bonus.
- 401(k); company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, life insurance; generous paid time off; health and wellness program.