(Senior) Medical Science Liaison, Ophthalmology - MI, IN, OH, KY
About The Position
The (Senior) Medical Science Liaison is part of Biogen’s US Medical Affairs team and supports 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 Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky, and the successful candidate must reside within its boundaries. The MSL serves as a credible medical and scientific expert, builds strategic long-term relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and supports clinical decision-making related to disease states and Biogen products. The role contributes to initiatives aligned with US Medical strategy and delivers against medical excellence goals, including executing KME engagement plans and capturing accurate medical insights in Veeva. The position requires travel at least 60% of the time, including overnight travel and occasional weekends.
Requirements
- An advanced scientific or clinical degree is required.
- Must reside within the territory of Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky.
- Strong communication skills, including concise and credible communication, attentive listening, empathy, and adapting communication to the audience.
- Comfort using and experimenting with technology and willingness and aptitude to learn new tools and systems.
- Accountability and reliability in meeting goals, metrics, and Key Performance Indicators.
- Understanding of and commitment to industry rules and ethical conduct for the benefit of patients.
- Ability to travel at least 60% of the time, including overnight and occasional weekend travel.
- Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Must be authorized and able to drive a company-leased vehicle or rental.
Nice To Haves
- Doctoral-level degree (OD, MD, PhD, PharmD, or DNP) is preferred.
- Clinical experience and subject matter expertise in optometry or ophthalmology is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Engage KMEs and HCPs as a credible medical and scientific expert to support informed clinical decisions about 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.
- Be responsive and solutions-driven, engaging regularly and connecting leaders in the medical community with relevant resources.
- Participate in projects and initiatives aligned with US Medical strategy, objectives, and tactics.
- Meet qualitative and quantitative medical excellence performance goals, standards, and measurements.
- Deliver high-value KME engagement plans by navigating available resources and collaborating with field and non-field colleagues.
- Capture and report KME and HCP medical insights in Veeva accurately and consistently 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 year-end 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-term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
