Senior/Medical Science Liaison - Advanced Lung Disease (VA/DC)

Role Summary

Senior/Medical Science Liaison - Advanced Lung Disease, field-based role covering VA, WV, MD, DE, and DC. Serves as primary point of contact for clinical investigators, speakers, and other healthcare providers on clinical and scientific issues; supports internal stakeholders, provides medical training, and drives Medical Affairs initiatives in a compliant manner.

Responsibilities

• Respond to unsolicited requests for information beyond approved promotional scope while adhering to company policy on dissemination of scientific information
• Serve as the primary contact between ILD and Transplant Centers and internal departments (Medical Affairs / Clinical Operations) regarding company and investigator-initiated studies, ensuring scientific validity and alignment with medical strategy
• Establish and maintain relationships with current and prospective thought leaders; engage in discussions related to publication concepts and advisory boards; respond to grants requests and CME educational endeavors
• Provide medical and scientific training and support to internal stakeholders, including clinical research associates, field sales teams, and marketing teams
• Manage project work related to Medical Affairs activities; contribute to development of departmental infrastructure (e.g., drafting SOPs) and identify opportunities to enhance work stream efficiencies

Territory includes: VA, WV, MD, DE, DC

Qualifications

• Required: NP, PA, Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or MD
• Required: 6+ years in biotech/pharmaceutical industry or appropriate clinical setting with a Master’s Degree, or 2+ years with a PharmD/PhD/MD and 3+ years of clinical experience in cardiovascular, respiratory, pulmonary or relevant disease states (advanced degree considered for relevant experience) or 1+ year as an MSL or equivalent
• Required: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey scientific and medical information to diverse audiences
• Required: Strong teamwork, planning, communication, and organizational skills; proactive initiative; ability to innovate solutions
• Required: Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; expert level of scientific knowledge; strong presentation, facilitation, and instructional skills
• Required: Ability to travel up to 80%
• Senior MSL: 8+ years in biotech/pharmaceutical industry or appropriate clinical setting with Master’s Degree; 5+ years with PharmD/PhD/MD; 3+ years in PAH, PH-ILD, or transplant; 2+ years as an MSL
• Preferred: Ability to work independently and adapt to changing demand and new processes; commitment to high standards of performance; multitasking and results-oriented

Additional Requirements

• Travel up to 80% as needed