Senior Medical Science Liaison - Rare Epilepsies

Lundbeck•Dallas, TX

6d•$190,000 - $220,000•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr MSL), Rare Epilepsies provides advanced, field-based medical and scientific leadership in support of Lundbeck’s NeuroRare focus on developmental and epileptic encephalopathies. The role serves as a strategic pre-launch scientific partner to external experts and internal stakeholders, generating actionable insights that inform evidence strategy, disease education, portfolio decisions, and launch readiness. The Sr MSL is expected to demonstrate scientific depth and outcome-oriented leadership that advances NeuroRare medical strategy, strengthens external scientific credibility, and shapes the disease environment. This is a field-based position available across multiple U.S. regions. Candidates must reside within an assigned territory and have reasonable access to a major airport to support required travel. The specific territory will be determined during hiring based on the candidate’s location and business requirements. The role requires domestic travel of up to 50–75%, driving, a valid driver’s license, and business use of a personal vehicle through Lundbeck’s Vehicle Fleet Stipend Program. The position offers a national salary range of $190,000–$220,000, eligibility for a 20% bonus target based on company and individual performance, and eligibility to participate in the company’s long-term incentive plan. Benefits include flexible paid time off, medical, dental and vision coverage, and a company 401(k) match.

Requirements

Accredited advanced degree in a health- or life-sciences-related field.
At least 5 years of healthcare or related experience in industry, clinical practice, research, academia, or managed markets.
At least 2 years of customer-facing Field Medical Affairs experience within a pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences organization.
Proven experience supporting pre-launch assets, including KOL identification and strategic mapping.
Ability to interpret complex scientific data and translate insights into meaningful scientific dialogue and decision-relevant insights.
Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to influence without authority.
Ability to build trust through scientific credibility and work effectively in a matrixed environment.
Track record of accountability, strategic thinking, and results orientation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Valid driver’s license; driving is an essential duty of the job.
Willingness and ability to travel domestically up to 50–75%.
Must reside within an assigned territory and have reasonable access to a major airport.
Ability to use a personal vehicle for business purposes as required by the Vehicle Fleet Stipend Program.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree (MD, DO, PharmD, or PhD), accredited advanced clinical degree (NP or PA), or a master’s degree in a health science–related field.
Experience and relationships in rare disease and/or epilepsy.
Background in clinical practice, academic research, or teaching.
Trusted and respected voice in the rare disease ecosystem, with transparency, empathy, and meaningful community engagement.
Deep expertise in rare disease best practices.
Proactive, solutions-oriented approach and ability to drive progress in ambiguous or unstructured settings.
Mission-driven mindset combining scientific rigor, empathy, credibility, and purpose to support collaboration.
Broad and influential network within the rare disease ecosystem and ability to mobilize partnerships and coalitions.

Responsibilities

Establish and sustain deep, longitudinal scientific partnerships with key opinion leaders, Centers of Excellence, and investigators in rare epilepsies.
Conduct high-quality, compliant scientific exchanges that advance understanding of disease biology, unmet need, endpoints, and emerging evidence.
Generate pre-launch field medical insights by testing scientific value narratives, differentiation hypotheses, and evidence gaps through external engagement.
Synthesize and communicate insights relevant to evidence strategy, publication planning, disease education, and portfolio decision-making.
Document insights accurately, promptly, and compliantly in CRM systems according to quality standards.
Partner with Medical Directors, Clinical Development, Evidence Strategy, and other cross-functional teams to align field execution with scientific priorities.
Connect external experts with internal teams to support advisory boards, evidence generation, publications, and strategic initiatives.
Identify and facilitate investigator-initiated trials, grant submissions, and research collaborations aligned with NeuroRare medical strategy.
Support clinical development activities, including investigator identification and site outreach, as appropriate and compliant.
Deliver non-promotional disease education that advances recognition, diagnosis, and referral pathways across NeuroRare indications.
Maintain consistency, scientific rigor, and alignment of disease narratives and medical lexicon across field education activities.
Support congress strategy by engaging in scientific discussions, attending priority sessions, and facilitating strategic KOL interactions with Medical Leadership.
Maintain advanced knowledge of scientific and clinical developments in NeuroRare disease areas.
Model best-in-class MSL execution, engagement quality, scientific leadership, and compliance.
Contribute to Field Medical initiatives, workstreams, and process improvements that enhance scalability, quality, and impact.
Mentor and support onboarding of new MSLs as assigned.
Complete required training, administrative responsibilities, and documentation in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Maintain compliance with FDA, company, and governance standards.