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Ferring Pharmaceuticals • Parsippany, NJ

1d • Remote

About The Position

Ferring Pharmaceuticals is seeking to build a team of individuals to launch a novel, only-in-class intradiscal biologic therapy for the treatment of radicular leg pain caused by lumbar disc herniation. This is a field-based role where you will be a scientific leader and strategic medical partner, contributing to the pre-launch, launch, and post-launch phases of this innovative product. Ferring offers a culture that fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, long-term perspective, and a 'people first' philosophy, providing opportunities for growth, collaboration, and impactful work.

Requirements

• Advanced doctoral degree required (M.D., D.O., Pharm.D., Ph.D.).
• PhD Candidate specializing in Neuroscience OR 2+ years of Medical Science Liaison experience.
• Relevant clinical or research experience in spine, musculoskeletal, or related fields (including doctoral research and postdoctoral training).
• Understanding of clinical trial design, data interpretation, and evidence-based medicine.
• Working knowledge of FDA regulations, OIG compliance, and industry standards.
• Excellent scientific communication and presentation skills with ability to engage in peer-to-peer exchange.
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills with clinical stakeholders.
• Analytical and critical-thinking skills to interpret and communicate complex clinical data.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and Commercial teams.
• High emotional intelligence and strong stakeholder awareness.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 60% or more.
• Successful candidates are required to reside within the territory and within close proximity to a major airport hub.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or strong interest in spine, interventional pain, neurosurgery, orthopedics, or PM&R preferred.
• Candidates with a PhD and demonstrated expertise in spine biology, biomechanics, or related disciplines are encouraged to apply.
• Prior experience supporting product pre-launch or launch activities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to unsolicited requests with accurate, balanced, and timely scientific information regarding Ferring’s interventional spine therapy, lumbar disc herniation, and non-surgical spine interventions.
• Establish and maintain scientific relationships with key opinion leaders, academic centers, and community-based spine specialists.
• Support pre-launch activities, including KOL identification and mapping, early scientific engagement and disease-state education, and field insights gathering to inform medical strategy and unmet needs.
• Support launch execution, including engagement of early adopters and centers of excellence, scientific exchange on clinical data, patient selection, and real-world use considerations, and identification and communication of adoption barriers and field insights.
• Identify and support Investigator-Initiated Studies (IIS) and Phase IV/post-marketing research.
• Provide scientific support for clinical trial awareness, site identification, and study execution.
• Deliver field-based medical education on disease state, treatment landscape, and evolving standards of care.
• Provide compliant, non-promotional scientific training and ongoing support for commercial teams.
• Monitor and communicate competitive intelligence, treatment trends, and emerging spine clinical data.
• Participate in advisory boards, speaker trainings, investigator meetings, and major scientific congresses.
• Assist in development of medical materials, slide decks, and scientific resources.
• Support processing of medical education grant requests and systematic field insights collection.
• Ensure timely documentation and reporting of adverse events and product complaints.
• Maintain current knowledge of spine care pathways, interventional techniques, and clinical practice evolution.

Benefits

• Ferring is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.
• We maintain a drug-free workplace.

What This Job Offers

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