Medical / Senior Medical Science Liaison, Central

Role Summary

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) serves as a scientific and clinical expert, engaging with healthcare professionals (HCPs), key opinion leaders (KOLs), researchers, and decision-makers to advance understanding of rare diseases and Zevra’s therapeutic portfolio. This field-based role supports evidence generation, clinical initiatives, and scientific exchange to improve patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will maintain deep knowledge of disease states, products, competitors, marketplace, and regulatory guidance, and will provide medical information in a fair and balanced manner.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a credible medical/scientific expert engaging with KOLs and HCPs to increase confidence in clinical decision-making for rare diseases and Zevra’s products.
• Build deep, strategic, long-term relationships with internal and external stakeholders to be viewed as a trusted partner.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of disease states and competitive landscapes.
• Stay current on scientific and clinical developments in Zevra’s Areas of Interest (AOI).
• Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions and provide accurate, balanced medical information.
• Engage in projects and initiatives aligned with US Medical strategy, objectives, and tactics
• Facilitate discussions with HCPs and potential investigators regarding research strategies and trial participation.
• Represent Zevra at scientific congresses and medical meetings.
• Educate internal teams on disease states, product science, and therapeutic guidelines.
• Contribute to publication planning and medical information resources.
• Capture and report HCP medical insights using Veeva with consistency and accuracy to inform medical and clinical strategies.

Qualifications

• Required: Advanced scientific or clinical degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, DNP preferred).
• Experience: Minimum 2 years as an MSL or similar role in pharma/biotech for MSL level; Minimum 5 years for Senior MSL level.
• Must reside within the Central territory.
• Clinical expertise in Rare Diseases (experience in lysosomal, metabolic, or rare neurological disorders preferred).
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Business acumen and compliance awareness.
• Ability to travel 60–75%, including overnight and occasional weekends.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a company vehicle.

• Preferred: Clinical experience and subject matter expertise in Rare Disease; Experience in lysosomal disorders, metabolic disorders, or rare neurological diseases; Interest or background in data science for advanced analytics and insight generation.

Skills

• Scientific communication
• Stakeholder relationship management
• Medical information accuracy and balance
• Strategic collaboration and cross-functional partnering

Additional Requirements

• Travel up to 60–75% as required by field responsibilities, including overnight and weekend travel.