Medical Science Liaison / Senior Medical Science Liaison – Specialty (Great Plains)

Sumitomo Pharma•Marlborough, MA

2d•Remote

About The Position

Sumitomo Pharma America is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and experienced Medical Science Liaison (MSL) or Senior Medical Science Liaison (Senior MSL) to integrate scientific expertise and knowledge with medical strategies in support of the company’s marketed and emerging product portfolio. The role primarily builds cohesive, long-term peer-to-peer scientific relationships with key opinion leaders and regional clinicians of influence. The position is remote and U.S.-based, covering the Great Plains region: Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. The title and salary will depend on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications. The MSL serves as a primary scientific contact, exchanges relevant scientific and technical information, gathers medical insights, and supports education and collaboration involving healthcare professionals and internal teams. The role represents the company at relevant scientific meetings and leads projects within the field medical organization. Domestic travel exceeding 50% is required; travel may also be international as needed, with periodic on-site office meetings. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least five years of relevant scientific or clinical experience in Urology and/or Women’s Health. An advanced degree (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. Compensation depends on candidate-specific factors. The posting lists an MSL base salary range of $162,800–$203,500 and a Senior MSL range of $179,300–$224,100; it also describes the role’s base salary range as $162,800–$203,500. The position involves a fast-paced environment with multiple demands, requires sound judgment, initiative, independence, and strong written and oral communication, and requires extended personal-computer use. Employees must maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable regulatory, legal, and operational requirements and ethical standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
At least five years of relevant scientific or clinical experience in Urology and/or Women’s Health.
For candidates without an advanced degree: at least five years of MSL experience and six to ten years of overall related experience.
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 product lifecycle.
Ability to translate customer needs into actionable insights.
Commitment to continuous improvement and high performance.
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.
Teamwork and contribution to mutual respect and shared learning across the medical team.
Proactive self-management of responsibilities, staying current with scientific developments, and driving personal growth and performance.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed; domestic travel exceeding 50% is required.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple demands, exercise appropriate judgment, and demonstrate initiative and independence.
Ability to use a personal computer for extended periods.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (NP, PA, MD, PharmD, or PhD).
Clinical experience or a strong scientific research background in Women’s Health and/or Urology, including Endometriosis, OAB/BPH, Prostate Cancer, or Uterine Fibroids.
MSL experience or relationships with healthcare professionals within the covered geography.
At least five years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry for higher-level consideration.
At least three years of MSL experience in Urology/Women’s Health for higher-level consideration.

Responsibilities

Identify and engage national, regional, and local 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 Women’s Health, Urology, and General Medicine conferences and scientific meetings.
Lead relevant projects within the field medical organization.
Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory, legal, and operational rules and procedures and applicable ethical standards.
Maintain the confidentiality of information encountered in the role.