Medical Science Liaison (MSL) -Northeast Region
MannKind Corporation
August 30, 2026
Remote friendly (Boston, MA)
United States
$132,000 - $222,000 USD yearly
Medical Affairs
Position Summary
- Medical Science Liaison (Senior MSL) leads regional scientific engagement within Medical Affairs as a strategic scientific expert.
- Field-based role supporting the Northeast Region (CT, MA, ME, NH, NYC and some surrounding portions of the state, RI, VT), requiring up to 50% travel.
- Mentors and trains junior MSLs; drives medical affairs initiatives (education, research, congress planning, publications) and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain relationships with KOLs, HCPs, and academic institutions; provide balanced scientific information.
- Communicate with payors and formulary committees pre- and post-approval in line with FDA guidance (with market access/key account teams).
- Maintain expertise in disease states, emerging therapies, and healthcare trends; participate/lead project teams aligned with medical affairs strategy.
- Lead advisory boards and strategic activities; gather and communicate field insights; identify emerging trends and unmet needs.
- Engage thought leaders across healthcare systems, payors, and integrated delivery networks.
- Provide compliant scientific account support (including speaker training) and act as a scientific advisor to Clinical Research, Investor Relations, Business Development, and Corporate Communications.
- Identify/facilitate research opportunities (collaborative, investigator-initiated, HEOR); support trial site identification and investigator engagement; participate in medical writing.
Qualifications (Required/Preferred)
- Advanced degree (Pharm.D., Ph.D., NP, PA, RN, MD, or equivalent) required.
- Medical Affairs or relevant therapeutic area experience; 3–5 years prior MSL experience preferred.
- Deep understanding of clinical research and ability to interpret scientific data; excellent communication/presentation/relationship-building.
- 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 Information
- Reports to National Director, Field Medical Affairs and MSL Team Lead.
- Pay Range: $132,000–$222,000 per year.
- Medical Science Liaison (Senior MSL) leads regional scientific engagement within Medical Affairs as a strategic scientific expert.
- Field-based role supporting the Northeast Region (CT, MA, ME, NH, NYC and some surrounding portions of the state, RI, VT), requiring up to 50% travel.
- Mentors and trains junior MSLs; drives medical affairs initiatives (education, research, congress planning, publications) and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain relationships with KOLs, HCPs, and academic institutions; provide balanced scientific information.
- Communicate with payors and formulary committees pre- and post-approval in line with FDA guidance (with market access/key account teams).
- Maintain expertise in disease states, emerging therapies, and healthcare trends; participate/lead project teams aligned with medical affairs strategy.
- Lead advisory boards and strategic activities; gather and communicate field insights; identify emerging trends and unmet needs.
- Engage thought leaders across healthcare systems, payors, and integrated delivery networks.
- Provide compliant scientific account support (including speaker training) and act as a scientific advisor to Clinical Research, Investor Relations, Business Development, and Corporate Communications.
- Identify/facilitate research opportunities (collaborative, investigator-initiated, HEOR); support trial site identification and investigator engagement; participate in medical writing.
Qualifications (Required/Preferred)
- Advanced degree (Pharm.D., Ph.D., NP, PA, RN, MD, or equivalent) required.
- Medical Affairs or relevant therapeutic area experience; 3–5 years prior MSL experience preferred.
- Deep understanding of clinical research and ability to interpret scientific data; excellent communication/presentation/relationship-building.
- 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 Information
- Reports to National Director, Field Medical Affairs and MSL Team Lead.
- Pay Range: $132,000–$222,000 per year.