Medical Science Liaison (MSL) -Northeast Region
MannKind Corporation
August 08, 2026
Remote friendly (Boston, MA)
United States
$132,000 - $222,000 USD yearly
Medical Affairs
Position Summary
The Medical Science Liaison/Senior MSL acts as a scientific expert and strategic partner within Medical Affairs, leading regional scientific engagement with key opinion leaders (KOLs), academic medical centers, and healthcare professionals. The role drives advanced medical education, provides strategic insights for clinical development and medical strategy, and mentors/trains junior MSLs. Field-based role supporting the Northeast Region (CT, MA, ME, NH, NYC and some surrounding portions of the state, RI, VT) with up to 50% travel.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain relationships with KOLs, HCPs, and academic institutions in 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, partnering with market access and key account teams.
- Maintain expertise in disease states, emerging therapies, and healthcare trends; lead/participate in projects aligned with medical affairs strategy.
- Lead advisory boards and other strategic activities; gather and communicate field insights; identify emerging trends and unmet needs.
- Identify and engage key thought leaders and content experts across healthcare systems, payors, integrated delivery networks, and other key accounts.
- 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/facilitate research opportunities (collaborative, investigator-initiated, and HEOR); collaborate on trial site identification and investigator engagement.
- Participate in medical writing for abstracts, publications, and scientific materials.
Qualifications
- 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, 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; KOL engagement and stakeholder management expertise.
Additional Details
- Up to 50% travel; reports to the National Director, Field Medical Affairs and MSL Team Lead.
- Pay range: $132,000–$222,000 per year.
The Medical Science Liaison/Senior MSL acts as a scientific expert and strategic partner within Medical Affairs, leading regional scientific engagement with key opinion leaders (KOLs), academic medical centers, and healthcare professionals. The role drives advanced medical education, provides strategic insights for clinical development and medical strategy, and mentors/trains junior MSLs. Field-based role supporting the Northeast Region (CT, MA, ME, NH, NYC and some surrounding portions of the state, RI, VT) with up to 50% travel.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain relationships with KOLs, HCPs, and academic institutions in 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, partnering with market access and key account teams.
- Maintain expertise in disease states, emerging therapies, and healthcare trends; lead/participate in projects aligned with medical affairs strategy.
- Lead advisory boards and other strategic activities; gather and communicate field insights; identify emerging trends and unmet needs.
- Identify and engage key thought leaders and content experts across healthcare systems, payors, integrated delivery networks, and other key accounts.
- 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/facilitate research opportunities (collaborative, investigator-initiated, and HEOR); collaborate on trial site identification and investigator engagement.
- Participate in medical writing for abstracts, publications, and scientific materials.
Qualifications
- 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, 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; KOL engagement and stakeholder management expertise.
Additional Details
- Up to 50% travel; reports to the National Director, Field Medical Affairs and MSL Team Lead.
- Pay range: $132,000–$222,000 per year.