Medical Science Liaison - Neuro-Oncology - Central (Remote)

Role Summary

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientist who acts as an extension of the US Medical Affairs organization, responsible for developing professional relationships with medical thought leaders and providing scientific information and clinical support for Jazz Pharmaceuticals.

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, emerging research, and competitive landscape.
• Establish reputation as a trustworthy source of scientific information for the healthcare community.
• Support development of Jazz’s positioning as a scientific authority; attend scientific congresses to stay current and support KOL activities.
• Provide clinical presentations and information in response to unsolicited questions in various 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).
• Contribute to the development of the US Medical Plan and local strategies; collaborate with cross-functional teams to align scientific engagement with organizational objectives.
• Interact with HCPs as a scientific resource to support activities aligned with the Medical Plan, including advisory boards, speaker development, and clinical trials.

Qualifications

• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: ability to communicate complex scientific information; clear and concise communication and presentation skills; strong planning and organizational skills; strategic mindset; self-motivated and autonomous; quick learner, flexible, results-focused; strong negotiation skills; interpersonal relationship building and collaboration; experience collaborating with commercial teams while maintaining scientific integrity; proficiency with digital platforms; excellent English.
• Preferred: experience supporting product launches in a field medical capacity; ability to manage multiple molecules/therapeutic areas; experience in clinical trial site support and patient recruitment; understanding regulatory requirements for field-based personnel.
• Education/ Licenses: Advanced degree (PharmD, MD, PhD or equivalent) with at least 3 years in Oncology or Rare Disease; or RN/NP/CNP/PA with Master’s and at least 5 years in Oncology or Rare Disease clinical practice; minimum 2 years of experience as an MSL or equivalent; neuro-oncology experience strongly preferred; field travel of 60–70%; valid driver’s license and within 60 miles of a major airport.

Skills

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strategic planning and territory management
• Scientific exchange and data interpretation
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Digital platform proficiency

Education

• Advanced degree as specified in Qualifications (PharmD, MD, PhD or equivalent) or applicable clinical licensure with relevant experience

Additional Requirements

• Field-based role with travel required; willing to travel 60–70% of the time
• Live within 60 miles of a major airport