MSL - North Central

Dompé•San Mateo, CA

9d•Remote

About The Position

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) serves as a scientific and clinical expert within the ophthalmology therapeutic area, responsible for engaging external experts through fair-balanced, evidence-based scientific exchange. This role ensures compliance with PhRMA Code, internal policies, and all applicable regulations while supporting the generation and communication of scientific insights that inform Medical Affairs strategy. The MSL contributes to pre-launch readiness and pipeline support by building disease state expertise, facilitating clinical trial awareness, and preparing for future product introductions. Through congress participation, insight collection, and collaborative teamwork, the MSL advances scientific understanding and strengthens relationships that ultimately support patient care and evidence-based decision-making.

Requirements

Advanced scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, OD, or equivalent) required.
Minimum 2–3 years of experience in Medical Affairs or related clinical/scientific role; ophthalmology experience preferred.
Strong understanding of clinical research, disease state management, and evidence-based medicine.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex science into clear, balanced discussions.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Self-motivated, proactive, and able to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
High level of integrity and commitment to compliance with PhRMA Code and company policies.
Ability to travel up to 60%, including internationally (including evenings and weekends for congresses and meetings).
Clean and valid driver’s license
Strong written and oral communication
Self-Motivation
Leadership
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem Solving
Decisiveness
Time-Management

Nice To Haves

ophthalmology experience preferred

Responsibilities

Conducting fair-balanced, evidence-based scientific exchange with ophthalmologists, optometrists and health care professionals.
Identifying, profiling, and engaging appropriate external experts based on clinical expertise and scientific relevance.
Delivering and discussing approved scientific materials, clinical data, and disease state information in accordance with PhRMA Code and internal policies.
Appropriately handling unsolicited off-label questions through approved medical information processes.
Accurately and timely entries of interactions and data into compliantly managed CRM systems.
Systematically collecting, synthesizing, and reporting ophthalmic clinical and scientific insights from external experts.
Ensuring insights are documented accurately and shared through approved systems to inform Medical Affairs strategy.
Attending and supporting pre-, during-, and post-congress activities, including scientific exchange, booth coverage, and congress debriefs.
Summarizing emerging data and competitive intelligence for internal stakeholders in a compliant manner.
Developing disease state expertise and readiness for upcoming product launches.
Engaging external experts on pipeline data and evolving treatment paradigms in a compliant, non-promotional manner.
Supporting evidence generation activities and clinical trial awareness.
Exemplifying a culture of scientific integrity, compliance, and collaboration across the field medical team and organization.
Mentoring peers, sharing best practices, and contributing to training materials.