Medical Science Liaison (MSL) – North Central

Centessa Pharmaceuticals, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company•Chicago, IL

1d•$175,000 - $215,000•Remote

About The Position

The MSL will serve as a field-based scientific expert responsible for engaging with healthcare professionals (HCPs), supporting clinical development, and ensuring alignment with Centessa’s strategic medical objectives. This role is critical in translating complex scientific data into meaningful clinical insights and fostering compliant, evidence-based dialogue with thought leaders.

Requirements

Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD) in life sciences or a related field (from An Accredited College or University).
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Medical Affairs or MSL role within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
Excellent understanding of sleep medicine and associated therapeutic areas strongly preferred
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to tailor scientific messages to diverse audiences and ability to interpret and communicate complex scientific data
Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with KOLs, investigators, and internal stakeholders
Strong understanding of clinical trial design, regulatory requirements, and therapeutic area landscape
Skilled in developing and delivering scientific presentations in various settings
Strong understanding of industry regulations and guidelines governing medical interactions
Ability to align field activities with broader medical and corporate strategies
Must have a valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets company requirements
Willing and able to travel frequently throughout the North Central territory, including Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Wyoming, with primary coverage of major metropolitan and academic medical center markets across the region.
Must reside in the Chicago metropolitan area or, alternatively, in a major metropolitan area within the North Central territory with convenient access to a major commercial airport to support frequent travel throughout the region.

Responsibilities

Maintain a high level of therapeutic area expertise and scientific knowledge relevant to Centessa’s pipeline and marketed products in alignment with Medical Affairs strategic objectives
Engage in compliant, non-promotional scientific exchange with key opinion leaders (KOLs), investigators, and other HCPs
Serve as a trusted scientific resource to external stakeholders, providing accurate and balanced medical information
Deliver company-approved, high-quality medical/scientific presentations to a variety of audiences including formulary committees and healthcare professionals.
Provide medical/scientific support for critical Centessa activities including speaker training, advisory boards, and sales training as appropriate
Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of field-based activities in accordance with MSL organization guidelines
Collaborate with Clinical Operations to identify and evaluate potential clinical trial sites and investigators based on scientific expertise, patient population, and alignment with study objectives
Provide scientific education and protocol-specific training to investigators and site staff during site initiation visits, ensuring thorough understanding of study rationale and endpoints
Maintain ongoing engagement with trial sites and investigators to facilitate successful execution of clinical trial objectives, provide ongoing scientific support, address protocol-related inquiries, and ensure high-quality data generation
Attend relevant scientific and medical congresses to stay current with emerging data and trends
Provide real-time insights and post-conference reports to internal teams
Support Centessa’s presence at congresses through development of pre-conference plans, booth coverage, symposia participation, and KOL engagement
Contribute to the development of scientific slide decks, FAQs, and educational materials
Writing and editing Medical Information response letters
Ensure all materials are medically accurate, evidence-based, and compliant with regulatory standards
Collaborate with Medical Affairs and Legal teams to ensure scientific content meets internal and external guidelines
Leading MSL strategic initiatives/projects aligned with Medical Affairs and MSL organization strategy
Develop and implement scientific training plans for the MSL team
Mentorship of MSL peers