Senior Medical Science Liaison (NYC Tri-State)

Role Summary

Senior Medical Science Liaison (Senior MSL) role in a field-facing capacity to shape and advance the MSL function in support of Medical Affairs and Clinical Development teams. Engage external healthcare providers, key opinion leaders, and patient groups to educate on Xenon’s epilepsy pipeline. Reports to the Regional Senior Director, Field Based Medicine, and covers the NYC Tri-State Region (New York City, Long Island, New Jersey, and Connecticut); preference for residency in New York City.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and maintain valued and productive scientific relationships with key external stakeholders including KOLs, HCPs, payors, academic and healthcare institutions, and advocacy groups.
• Act as a key scientific resource to communicate up-to-date medical, clinical, and scientific information about Xenon’s neurology and epilepsy products and pipeline.
• Advance Xenon’s scientific platform and medical information in alignment with corporate and medical objectives.
• Engage in projects and/or initiatives aligned to medical strategies and objectives; adapt plans and tactics for the assigned territory.
• Identify and report timely and relevant scientific/clinical insights, trends, opportunities, and threats for targeted products.
• Collaborate with internal clinical development teams to enhance patient enrollment in Xenon-sponsored clinical trials, including investigator identification for epilepsy programs.
• Respond to and document unsolicited requests for scientific information.
• Lead assigned national and/or regional congress activities in accordance with Medical Affairs strategies and plans.
• Provide instruction, coaching and mentoring to new or less experienced MSLs.
• Travel domestically up to 50% of the time, including overnight travel as business needs require; international travel may be required on an ad-hoc basis.
• Act in accordance with Company policies, including the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and ensure policies are understood and followed by direct reports, if any.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a relevant doctorate degree (i.e. M.D., PhD, PharmD, DPH, DNP).
• Minimum 5 years MSL experience required, with 8+ years strongly preferred; experience in neurology or epilepsy required.
• Established relationships with KOLs and knowledge of neurology institutions; epilepsy experience strongly preferred.
• Clinical trial development and drug launch experience strongly preferred.
• Effective communication: able to communicate accurately, concisely, credibly, and confidently; can understand diverse viewpoints and tailor communication accordingly.
• Accountability: reliable in meeting goals; able to work independently and cross-functionally; eager to learn new areas.
• Knowledge of clinical research processes, FDA regulations, and OIG guidelines required.

Education

• Minimum of a relevant doctorate degree as listed in Qualifications.