Role Summary
Medical Science Liaison - Neuro-Oncology - Central (Remote). Field-based role covering multiple states, engaging key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals to provide scientific exchange and medical information in support of Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ Medical Affairs activities.
Responsibilities
- Identify and develop peer-to-peer relationships with key opinion leaders and healthcare providers within the therapeutic area.
- Develop and execute territory plans in alignment with US Medical Affairs plans.
- Identify and communicate key clinical and research issues and insights from KOLs to appropriate departments.
- Participate in medical education for healthcare professionals through on-site presentations at healthcare institutions, investigator meetings, national conferences, advisory boards, or regional meetings.
- Provide scientific support for activities such as medical congress staffing, advisory boards, and sales training initiatives.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the therapy area, Jazz products, and competitive landscape.
- Establish reputation as a trustworthy source of scientific information; attend appropriate scientific congresses to support KOL activities.
- Provide clinical presentations and information in response to unsolicited questions in various professional settings.
- Communicate emerging data and clinical experience through scientific exchange and peer-to-peer interactions.
- Support data generation activities (company-sponsored studies, collaboration studies, ISTs).
- Support additional activities such as medical congress staffing, advisory boards, and sales training initiatives.
- Contribute to the development of the US Medical Plan and provide input into local strategies and tactics.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a coordinated Key Account Management approach.
- Interacts with HCPs as a scientific resource to support activities aligned with the Medical Plan including advisory boards, speaker development and clinical trials.
Qualifications
- Required: Advanced degree (PharmD, MD, PhD or equivalent) with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Oncology or Rare Disease; or RN/NP/CNP/PA with Master’s Degree and 5 years’ experience in Oncology or Rare Disease clinical practice; at least 2 years of experience as an MSL or comparable role.
- Experience in neuro-oncology strongly preferred; track record as an MSL strongly preferred.
- This is a field position requiring travel 60-70% of the time.
- Valid driver’s license and reside within 60 miles of a major airport.
Skills
- Ability to communicate complex scientific and medical information effectively across diverse audiences.
- Clear and concise communication and presentation skills.
- Excellent planning and organization skills with high attention to detail.
- Strong strategic mindset; highly self-motivated and autonomous.
- Ability to learn quickly, be flexible, and remain results-focused in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent negotiation skills; strong interpersonal relationship-building and teamwork.
- Proven collaboration with commercial teams while maintaining scientific integrity and compliance.
- Proficiency with digital platforms and tools; fluent in spoken English.
Education
- Advanced degree (PharmD, MD, PhD or equivalent) required for certain tracks; other licensed healthcare professionals may qualify with relevant clinical practice experience.
- Experience as an MSL or similar role preferred; neuro-oncology experience strongly preferred.
Additional Requirements
- Travel up to 60-70% of the time; valid driver’s license; resides within 60 miles of a major airport.