Medical Science Liaison - West
About The Position
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific expert supporting the West territory of California, Arizona, and Nevada. The role develops relationships with healthcare professionals, researchers, key opinion leaders, and other external stakeholders, facilitating high-quality scientific exchange and providing medical and clinical support aligned with Medical Affairs objectives. The MSL serves as a primary field-based Medical Affairs contact, sharing accurate and balanced clinical and scientific information. The position engages experts in orthopedics, musculoskeletal medicine, rheumatology, sports medicine, and related areas; presents clinical data at meetings and congresses; supports appropriate product-use discussions; and contributes to research, advisory boards, educational resources, and internal field insights. The role partners across Medical Affairs, Commercial, Marketing, and Market Access while maintaining compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. Candidates must reside within the territory and have convenient access to a major airport. The position requires approximately 60% travel, including overnight travel. Relocation assistance is not provided.
Requirements
- Minimum 1–2 years of MSL experience preferred; relevant Medical Affairs experience may also be considered.
- Experience identifying, developing, and maintaining relationships with KOLs and other scientific experts.
- Strong ability to interpret and communicate clinical and scientific data to a variety of audiences.
- Excellent presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Self-directed, collaborative, and comfortable working in a field-based environment.
- Ability to travel approximately 60%, including overnight travel.
- Must reside within the territory and have convenient access to a major airport.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced scientific or clinical degree strongly preferred, including PharmD, PhD, MD/DO, NP, PA, or equivalent.
- Experience within Orthopedics, Musculoskeletal Medicine, Rheumatology, Sports Medicine, Orthobiologics, Advanced Wound Care, Dermatology, or Medical Devices is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain peer-to-peer scientific relationships with physicians, surgeons, researchers, pharmacists, PAs, nurses, payers, and other key stakeholders.
- Serve as a primary field-based Medical Affairs contact and provide accurate, balanced clinical and scientific information.
- Engage KOLs and other therapeutic area experts across the assigned territory.
- Present clinical and scientific data at regional and national meetings, educational programs, and scientific congresses.
- Support discussions around appropriate product use and relevant clinical and health-economic data.
- Identify and support Investigator-Initiated Study opportunities.
- Identify potential clinical investigators in alignment with Medical Affairs objectives.
- Participate in and lead scientific advisory boards.
- Provide Medical Affairs support at national and regional conferences and congresses.
- Support the development of scientific and educational materials, including slide decks, monographs, and other clinical resources.
- Gather and communicate relevant field insights to internal Medical Affairs stakeholders.
- Partner cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Commercial, Marketing, and Market Access colleagues.
- Maintain compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
