(Senior) Medical Science Liaison, Ophthalmology - PA, DE, MD, Washington DC

Biogen•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The (Senior) Medical Science Liaison is part of Biogen’s US Medical Affairs team, which helps inform medical practice across therapeutic areas and the pipeline to improve patient outcomes. The role enables engagement with Key Medical Experts (KMEs) and other healthcare professionals (HCPs) so they understand the clinical and scientific narrative for Biogen’s therapies. The territory covers Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, DC; the successful candidate must reside within its boundaries. The MSL serves as a medical and scientific expert, building strategic, long-term relationships with internal and external stakeholders and acting as a responsive, solutions-driven partner to the medical community. The role engages in initiatives aligned with US Medical strategy, delivers against medical excellence goals, and captures and reports medical insights to inform medical and clinical strategies. This position requires an advanced scientific or clinical degree. Doctoral-level degrees and clinical experience or subject matter expertise in optometry or ophthalmology are preferred. The candidate must be able to travel at least 60% of the time, including overnight travel and occasional weekends, and meet the stated driving and vehicle authorization requirements.

Requirements

An advanced scientific or clinical degree is required.
Must reside within the territory of Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, DC.
Ability to travel at least 60% of the time, including overnight travel and occasional weekends.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
Must be authorized and able to drive a company-leased vehicle or rental.
Effective communication skills, including concise and credible communication, listening with empathy, understanding others’ perspectives, and adjusting communication to the audience.
Comfort with technology and digital tools, including willingness to experiment with and learn new systems.
Accountability in delivering against goals and KPIs, with motivation to meet or exceed performance metrics.
Ethical conduct and commitment to following industry rules for the benefit of patients.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral-level degree such as OD, MD, PhD, PharmD, or DNP.
Clinical experience and subject matter expertise in optometry or ophthalmology.

Responsibilities

Engage KMEs and HCPs as a credible medical and scientific expert to support confidence in clinical decisions related to disease states and Biogen products, for the benefit of patient care.
Build deep, strategic, long-term relationships with internal and external stakeholders, serving as a partner rather than a transactional contact.
Be responsive and solutions-driven, engaging regularly with the medical community and connecting stakeholders with appropriate leaders and resources.
Participate in projects and initiatives aligned with US Medical strategy, objectives, and tactics.
Meet qualitative and quantitative medical excellence performance goals, standards, and measurements.
Deliver against KME engagement plans by coordinating relevant resources and collaborating with field and non-field colleagues.
Capture and accurately report KME and HCP medical insights using Veeva to inform medical and clinical strategies.

Benefits

Short-term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Fitness and wellness programs, including fitness reimbursement.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
At least 15 days of paid vacation and end-of-year shutdown time off from December 26 through December 31.
Up to 12 company-paid holidays and 3 paid days off for Personal Significance.
80 hours of sick time per calendar year.
Paid maternity and parental leave.
401(k) program with company-matched contributions.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year.
Employee Resource Groups participation.