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

Biogen•Washington, DC

7d•$165,000 - $220,500

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 engages Key Medical Experts (KMEs) and other healthcare professionals (HCPs) to communicate the clinical and scientific narrative for Biogen’s therapies. The territory covers Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, DC, and the successful candidate must reside within its boundaries. The MSL builds strategic, long-term relationships with internal and external stakeholders and serves as a responsive, solutions-driven partner to the medical community. The role supports initiatives aligned with US Medical strategy, objectives, and tactics, and delivers against qualitative and quantitative medical excellence goals. The MSL develops high-value KME engagement plans, collaborates with field and non-field colleagues to navigate resources, and accurately captures and reports medical insights in Veeva to inform medical and clinical strategies. The position requires a scientific or clinical professional with deep scientific knowledge and an interest in healthcare and business opportunities. The successful candidate keeps patients, payers, and physicians in mind and collaborates to address scientific and business challenges. Travel of at least 60% is required, including overnight travel and occasional weekends.

Requirements

Advanced scientific or clinical degree required.
Must reside within the territory of Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, or Washington, DC.
Able to travel at least 60% of the time, including overnight travel and occasional weekends.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.
Must be authorized and able to drive a company-leased or rental vehicle.
Effective communication skills, including concise and credible communication, attentive listening, empathy, and adapting communication to the audience.
Comfort using and experimenting with technology, adopting new tools and systems, and learning unfamiliar technology.
Accountability and reliability in meeting goals, metrics, and key performance indicators.
Understanding of and commitment to industry rules and ethical conduct.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral-level degree (OD, MD, PhD, PharmD, or DNP) preferred.
Clinical experience and subject matter expertise in Optometry or Ophthalmology strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Engage KMEs and HCPs as a credible medical and scientific expert to support confidence in clinical decisions relating to disease states and Biogen products.
Build deep, strategic, long-term relationships with internal and external stakeholders, serving as a partner rather than a transactional contact.
Respond to the needs of the medical community and serve as a solutions-driven conduit to its leaders.
Participate in projects and initiatives aligned with US Medical strategy, objectives, and tactics.
Meet qualitative and quantitative medical excellence goals, standards, and performance measures.
Deliver high-value KME engagement plans by coordinating resources with field and non-field colleagues.
Capture and report KME and HCP medical insights in Veeva consistently and accurately to inform medical and clinical strategies.

Benefits

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.
Short- and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, subject to individual, business unit, and company performance.