Medical Science Liaison/ Senior Medical Science Liaison - Northeast

LENZ THERAPEUTICS INC • New York, NY

1d • Remote

About The Position

As a Medical Science Liaison (MSL), you will serve as a vital link between our company and healthcare professionals, providing scientific and medical support for our product and impactful insights to the company. You will be responsible for building and maintaining long term relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) in the optometric and ophthalmic communities, disseminating scientific information, and contributing to medical initiatives. The MSL plays a crucial role in ensuring that eye care providers have accurate and up-to-date information about our products and therapeutic area. MSLs will report to the Vice President of Medical Affairs with direct oversight by the Associate Medical Director.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate scientific and medical information to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel within assigned territory and occasionally nationally.
• Strong understanding of clinical research methodology, biostatistics, and regulatory requirements.
• Advanced degree (OD, MD, PhD, or equivalent) in a life sciences field required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous ophthalmology experience as an MSL or in a related field (e.g., medical affairs, clinical care) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with KOLs, academic institutions, and healthcare organizations acting as a liaison between LENZ and the eye care community.
• Serve as a scientific expert on our product and therapeutic area, providing medical and scientific information to eyecare providers through interactions, presentations, conferences, etc.
• Identify and collect impactful and actionable insights for internal stakeholders.
• Respond to unsolicited inquiries from healthcare professionals regarding our products, clinical trials, therapeutic area, and medical literature.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Commercial to support launch activities.
• Provide medical education and training to internal stakeholders, including commercial and marketing teams, and serve as a medical expert within the company and eye care community.
• Stay abreast of developments in the medical, scientific, and eyecare community, including competitor activities, clinical trials, and treatment guidelines.
• Contribute to the development of medical and scientific resources, including slide decks and publications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree