Medical Science Liaison – Sr. Medical Science Liaison Specialty (Ohio Valley)

Sumitomo Pharma•Cleveland, OH

3d•Remote

About The Position

Sumitomo Pharma America is seeking a highly motivated, experienced Medical Science Liaison (MSL) or Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr. MSL) to integrate scientific expertise and knowledge with medical strategies in support of the company’s marketed and emerging product portfolio. The role primarily involves developing cohesive working relationships with key opinion leaders and regional clinicians of influence in Urology and Women’s Health. The assigned territory covers Ohio, western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and western New York. This is a remote, U.S.-based field position, and the final title and compensation will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The position requires substantial domestic travel, estimated at 60–80% of working time. The MSL serves as a scientific contact for healthcare professionals, exchanges relevant scientific and technical information, shares research and development initiatives, gathers medical insights, and supports internal educational and field medical projects. The role also includes representing the company at conferences and scientific meetings, supporting investigator-sponsored study awareness, and collaborating with internal product teams and other stakeholders. A related bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree such as NP, PA, MD, PharmD, or PhD is strongly preferred. Candidates without an advanced degree must have at least five years of MSL experience and six to ten years of overall related experience. The posting describes general experience expectations of five or more years of relevant scientific or clinical experience in Urology/Women’s Health for an MSL, and five or more years in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry plus three or more years of MSL experience in Urology/Women’s Health for a Sr. MSL. Compensation ranges are listed separately for the MSL and Sr. MSL levels.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Strong project leadership and time-management skills.
Ability to build trust and maintain relationships with thought leaders.
Excellent communication and diplomacy skills.
Understanding of drug development and the product lifecycle.
Ability to translate customer needs into actionable insights.
Collaborative approach to cross-functional engagement with internal stakeholders and external healthcare professionals.
Ability to adapt to evolving therapeutic landscapes, scientific data, and organizational priorities.
Ability to manage responsibilities independently, stay current with scientific developments, and drive personal growth and performance.
Candidates without an advanced degree must have at least 5 years of MSL experience and 6–10 years of overall related experience.
General MSL experience expectation: 5+ years of relevant scientific or clinical experience in Urology/Women’s Health.
General Sr. MSL experience expectation: 5+ years of biotech or pharmaceutical industry experience and 3+ years of MSL experience in Urology/Women’s Health.
Ability to travel extensively, estimated at 60–80% of working time, with flexible scheduling and possible overnight stays.
Ability to lift and carry supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
Ability to sustain driving, walking, standing, and sitting during field visits and travel.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (NP, PA, MD, PharmD, or PhD).
Clinical experience or a strong scientific research background in Urology and/or Women’s Health.
MSL experience or relationships with healthcare professionals within the assigned geography.

Responsibilities

Identify and engage national, regional, and local Urology and Women’s Health thought leaders and healthcare professionals.
Serve as the primary scientific contact and build long-term peer-to-peer scientific relationships.
Exchange scientific and technical information relevant to the company’s development portfolio.
Support relationships between key opinion leaders and internal product teams.
Educate priority healthcare professionals on research and development initiatives.
Gather medical insights to inform clinical and marketing strategies.
Provide an overview of company areas of interest for investigator-sponsored studies.
Contribute to internal educational activities and training.
Represent the company at Urology and Women’s Health conferences and scientific meetings.
Lead relevant projects within the field medical organization.
Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory, legal, and operational rules and procedures and uphold high ethical standards.