Role Summary
Medical Science Liaison (Neurology) - Southwest. Serve as a scientific liaison within Medical Affairs, engaging with expert healthcare professionals to exchange knowledge, support medical information, and contribute to inter-departmental initiatives. Communicate complex scientific concepts clearly to diverse audiences in verbal, graphical, and written formats.
Responsibilities
- Engage in scientific exchange with expert healthcare professionals as part of the Medical Affairs team.
- Participate in Medical Affairs project assignments.
- Communicate scientific concepts effectively to multiple audiences — verbally, graphically, and in writing.
- Contribute to key department functions (e.g., medical information) and inter-departmental initiatives.
Qualifications
- Required: Doctoral degree (PhD, PharmD, MD)
- Required: Prior experience in neurology-related field
- Preferred: Pharmaceutical industry experience in multiple sclerosis
- Preferred: Immunology experience
- Preferred: Previous experience (2+ years) as an MSL or in Medical Affairs
- Preferred: Experience in clinical research and/or direct patient care
- Required: Exemplary written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to a variety of audience types
- Required: Adept at building and maintaining relationships with others
- Required: Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications
- Required: Demonstrated ability to adapt within a dynamic environment
- Required: Willingness to travel (75%) and easy access to a major metropolitan airport
Additional Requirements
- Travel: up to 75% as part of role requirements
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation; reasonable accommodations provided unless doing so would impose undue hardship