Medical Science Liaison, LSD (US, Great Lakes Region)
About The Position
The LSD (lysosomal storage disease) Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based role responsible for engaging key opinion leaders and healthcare stakeholders across a defined US territory. The MSL drives scientific exchange, gathers insights, and supports BioMarin’s medical and business objectives through credible, compliant engagement. MSLs act as scientific experts within their geography, translating clinical and market insights to internal stakeholders to inform strategy, product development, and lifecycle management. In this role, you will identify and support clinical investigators, contribute to external research initiatives, and maintain deep expertise in BioMarin’s LSD portfolio and disease areas. You will collaborate cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Clinical, and Commercial teams, while operating independently in the field. Territory: Western US (MI, OH, KY, TN, WV, IN, PA excluding Philadelphia). Candidates must be based within the region.
Requirements
- 5+ years of clinical or industry experience
- Knowledge of Medical Affairs regulations and compliance standards
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently in a field-based, virtual environment
- Willingness to travel up to ~60%
Nice To Haves
- 3+ years MSL experience preferred
- Rare disease or LSD experience preferred
- Experience supporting product launch or development preferred
- Terminal degree (PhD, PharmD, MD) preferred
Responsibilities
- Execute MSL plans and scientific engagement strategies within the territory
- Provide disease state and product education to healthcare stakeholders
- Serve as a medical resource by responding to unsolicited inquiries
- Conduct scientific exchange and gather clinical and competitive insights
- Identify and communicate actionable insights to internal teams
- Maintain clinical and therapeutic expertise in LSD and related areas
- Collaborate compliantly with Medical, Clinical, and Commercial partners
- Support clinical trials (site identification, recruitment, investigator engagement)
- Identify potential investigators for pipeline programs
- Support investigator-initiated research and external research proposals
- Participate in regional and national scientific meetings
- Contribute to publication planning and journal discussions
- Support internal training and scientific presentations
- Develop and execute territory medical plans
- Maintain accurate documentation and reporting
- Contribute to special projects and mentor team members
- Ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
