Medical Science Liaison - Central Region

Tandem Diabetes Care

1d • $136,000 - $160,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific expert responsible for engaging with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals, and medical practices to deliver evidence-based insights about the company’s products and the latest scientific advancements. The MSL plays a pivotal role in translating clinical research into practical, real-world applications, ensuring that scientific knowledge is effectively communicated and utilized. In this role, the MSL actively contributes to educational programs, gathers valuable real-time insights from healthcare professionals (HCPs), and provides critical support to both internal and external stakeholders. Key responsibilities include representing the company at regional and national conferences, facilitating compliant scientific exchange, and engaging in appropriate off-label discussions with scientific peers, all while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. This position is integral in bridging the gap between scientific innovation and clinical practice, driving informed decision-making within the medical community. MSLs at Tandem are also responsible for the following in a specific region: This role will cover the Central Region with our field team; Ohio Valley to Wisconsin down to Gulf Coast areas.

Requirements

• MS, PhD, DNP, MD/DO, PharmD or equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience.
• 3+ years of clinical diabetes, diabetes technology, or insulin pump industry experience.
• Experience presenting or communicating scientific information to professional audiences.
• Deep knowledge of diabetes disease state and clinical management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, standards of care, and diabetes technology use in diverse populations.
• Fundamental knowledge and/or experience with scientific and statistical analyses.
• Professional experience interacting with patients, referral sources, and health care professionals.
• Skilled at analytical problem solving and communicating with culturally diverse groups.
• Skilled in effective presentations of scientific data and materials.
• Demonstrated knowledge of US FDA medical device regulations.
• Excellent technical writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Able and motivated to work independently and as a team member with many different departments.
• Able to make and prioritize process and resource decisions based on overall team needs.
• Ability to plan and execute clinical and regulatory preparation activities.
• Skilled with MS Office applications as well as Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to travel by car or airplane (as well as overnights) independently up to 50% of the time and work a varied schedule to meet customer needs.
• Current negative Tuberculosis Skin Test and annual Tuberculosis screening with documented proof are required.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical licensure (MD, RN, NP, etc.) preferred.
• Certified Diabetes Care and Educator Specialist (CDCES), Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM) or similar, preferred.
• Understanding of international medical device regulations with specific knowledge of Canadian Medical Device Regulations and EU CE Mark may be relevant.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes Medical Affairs education strategies for the Central Area, delivering scientific webinars, in-person presentations, and fostering peer-to-peer scientific exchange.
• Partners closely with area-level commercial division leaders to engage healthcare professionals (HCPs) with peer-to-peer medical information exchange, relationship-building, and identification of appropriate fit for educational programs.
• Arranges in person travel opportunities to deliver scientific presentations and develop relationships with HCPs.
• Responds to both on-label and off-label inquiries from medical professionals on appropriate and safe device use and training, including virtual or in-person HCP consultations.
• Supports medical-marketing initiatives, such as conference planning and support, medical education content development, faculty speaker training, and review of promotional and educational materials.
• Supports Market Access teams with clinical presentations on publications, and market trends to payers and regulatory bodies.
• Provides ad-hoc educational webinars, presentations, or content to internal teams to support corporate initiatives (including scientific information, new indications for use, disease management, and device use).
• Assists with set up and delivery of round tables with peer HCPs to elicit feedback.
• Translates complex medical messages to enable clear and concise understanding by both external audiences and internal stakeholders.

Benefits

• Tandem offers health care benefits such as medical, dental, vision available your first day, as well as health savings accounts and flexible saving accounts.
• You’ll also receive 11 paid holidays per year, a minimum of 20 days of paid time off (with accrual starting on day 1) and you will have access to a 401k plan with company match as well as an Employee Stock Purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

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