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

Role Summary

Medical Science Liaison for Neuro-Oncology, Northeast (Remote). Field-based role covering defined Northeast region with responsibility for developing professional relationships with medical thought leaders, providing medical information, and supporting Medical Affairs activities within the therapy area.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop peer-to-peer relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) 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 (HCPs) through on-site presentations at healthcare institutions, investigator meetings, national conferences, advisory boards, or regional meetings.
• Provide scientific support for additional 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 and medical information for the healthcare community.
• Support development of Jazz Pharmaceuticals positioning as a scientific authority; attend scientific congresses to stay current and support KOL activities and Jazz interests.
• Acquire understanding of local and national clinical practice protocols and disease management trends in the US.
• Provide clinical presentations and information in response to unsolicited questions in academic, community, and healthcare provider settings.
• Communicate emerging data and clinical experience through scientific exchange and peer-to-peer interactions.
• Provide support for data generation activities (company-sponsored studies, collaboration studies, ISTs).
• Support 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 colleagues to ensure a 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 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: ability to communicate complex scientific information; clear and concise communication; strong planning and organizational skills; strategic mindset; self-motivated and autonomous; adaptable and results-focused; strong negotiation and interpersonal skills; demonstrated collaboration with commercial teams while maintaining scientific integrity and compliance; proficient with digital platforms; excellent spoken English.
• Preferred: experience supporting product launches in field medical capacity; ability to manage multiple molecules or therapeutic areas; experience in clinical trial site support and patient recruitment; understanding regulatory requirements for field-based personnel.

Education

• Advanced degree (PharmD, MD, PhD or equivalent) with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Oncology or Rare Disease is required.
• License (RN, NP, CNP, PA or equivalent) with a Master’s Degree and minimum 5 years’ experience in Oncology or Rare Disease clinical practice is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an MSL or comparable role is required.
• Experience in neuro-oncology is strongly preferred; prior MSL success is strongly preferred.
• This is a field position; travel 60–70% of the time required.
• Valid driver’s license and residence within 60 miles of a major airport is required.

Additional Requirements

• Descriptions of physical demands: frequent travel between meeting sites; frequent use of computer and office equipment.
• Descriptions of work environment: frequent interactions with external contacts; possible non-standard hours to meet business demands; appropriate business attire for public interactions.