MSL - South

Dompé•San Mateo, CA

1d•$169,000 - $215,000

About The Position

Dompé is an Italian biopharmaceutical company focused on innovation and research and development to address unmet therapeutic needs. Established in 1940 in Milan, it has approximately 900 employees and US headquarters in Boston and the San Francisco Bay Area. The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) serves as a scientific and clinical expert in ophthalmology. The role conducts fair-balanced, evidence-based scientific exchange with external experts and healthcare professionals, supports compliant collection and communication of scientific insights, and contributes to Medical Affairs strategy. The MSL also supports pre-launch readiness and pipeline activities by building disease-state expertise, increasing clinical-trial awareness, participating in congresses, and preparing for future product introductions. All activities must comply with the PhRMA Code, company policies and SOPs, and applicable laws and regulations; scientific exchange must remain non-promotional and fair-balanced. The position requires travel up to 60%, including international travel and evenings or weekends for congresses and meetings. Dompé describes its compensation package as including base salary, an incentive bonus, and customary benefits. The listed base salary range is $169,000–$215,000 per year.

Requirements

Advanced scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, OD, or equivalent).
Minimum 2–3 years of experience in Medical Affairs or a related clinical or scientific role.
Strong understanding of clinical research, disease-state management, and evidence-based medicine.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to translate complex science into clear, balanced discussions.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
High integrity and commitment to compliance with the PhRMA Code and company policies.
Ability to travel up to 60%, including internationally and 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, and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

Ophthalmology experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct fair-balanced, evidence-based scientific exchange with ophthalmologists, optometrists, and other healthcare professionals.
Identify, profile, and engage external experts based on clinical expertise and scientific relevance.
Deliver and discuss approved scientific materials, clinical data, and disease-state information in accordance with the PhRMA Code and internal policies.
Handle unsolicited off-label questions through approved medical information processes.
Enter interaction and other relevant data accurately and promptly into compliant CRM systems.
Systematically collect, synthesize, document, and report ophthalmic clinical and scientific insights from external experts through approved systems.
Attend and support pre-, during-, and post-congress activities, including scientific exchange, booth coverage, and congress debriefs.
Summarize emerging data and competitive intelligence for internal stakeholders in a compliant manner.
Develop disease-state expertise and readiness for upcoming product launches.
Engage external experts on pipeline data and evolving treatment paradigms in a compliant, non-promotional manner.
Support evidence-generation activities and clinical-trial awareness.
Promote scientific integrity, compliance, and collaboration across the field medical team and organization.
Mentor peers, share best practices, and contribute to training materials.