Senior Medical Science Liaison, Cardiorenal (Nashville, TN)

Bayer•Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) serves as a trusted scientific expert and partner representing Bayer in the medical community. The role disseminates and educates on scientific data related to Bayer products across the product lifecycle and builds proactive, long-term scientific and strategic relationships with influential healthcare providers, stakeholders, medical associations, and academic centers of excellence. The MSL helps ensure access to relevant scientific information and shares pertinent information with the medical community. The role provides field-based technical and scientific support to healthcare providers, including support for the safe and effective use of Bayer products, timely adverse event reporting, and responses to unsolicited requests for detailed product and disease-state information. The MSL develops a thorough understanding of experts, stakeholders, and the healthcare environment in assigned therapeutic categories and region. The role collaborates with internal business partners and external contacts to address scientific and educational needs, support research and clinical trials, gather and communicate insights, and execute local medical strategy. The position requires significant travel and a demanding schedule. The stated salary range is $156,000 to $234,000; additional compensation may include a bonus or commission, if relevant. Benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, and sick leave. The posting is available for application until at least November 9, 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
Experience in a scientific or healthcare clinical setting, pharmaceutical-industry experience in Medical Affairs, Sales, Marketing, or Clinical Development, or post-graduate fellowship experience in a hospital or industry setting; rotations or fellowships do not count toward the stated experience requirement.
MSL experience is required.
Demonstrated project management ability.
Demonstrated expertise in communicating scientific information.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Understanding of clinical trial design.
Ability to critically evaluate medical literature.
Ability to work in a team environment and build productive relationships internally and externally.
Ability to travel 50% or more and manage a demanding schedule.
Valid driver's license and eligibility to drive a company car or pooled vehicle; driving record must meet company guidelines, and an MVR will be reviewed as part of pre-employment screening.

Nice To Haves

Advanced terminal doctorate in medical or health sciences (e.g., M.D., Ph.D., Pharm.D., DPH, or Ed.D.), or an advanced degree in Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, or equivalent experience.
Working knowledge of FDA and OIG requirements.
At least one year of MSL experience, or two years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, or post-graduate fellowship experience in a hospital or industry setting.
Cardiorenal experience.

Responsibilities

Complete core training, basic MSL and Therapeutic Area certification, ongoing learning and growth, and recertification where applicable; maintain professional licensure and CEU documentation where applicable.
Coordinate and lead therapeutic-area updates, team discussions, training initiatives, and journal clubs; attend and report on local, regional, and national medical conferences and meetings.
Coordinate team coverage of major meetings, including program evaluation, attendance, and high-quality meeting reports.
Identify educational gaps and recommend educational resources, content, or initiatives.
Build long-term relationships with thought leaders and stakeholders through scientific education aligned with US, Global, and Area Business Unit definitions and strategies.
Proactively engage thought leaders, healthcare providers, research sites, associations, societies, and other stakeholders according to scope and engagement plans; identify emerging stakeholders and thought leader groups.
Translate local medical plans into implementable stakeholder engagement strategies with cross-functional teams and identify shared interests with Bayer and the medical community.
Strategically approach accounts, customers, and the Area Business Unit using key metrics to align territory plans with medical objectives.
Support speaker training and evaluation, medical evaluation of scientific merit, advisory boards, and other Bayer programs; coordinate thought leader engagement with Franchise Medical Affairs and internal stakeholders.
Deliver educational presentations to external audiences and identify educational opportunities within the assigned Area Business Unit.
Provide timely, accurate, specific, and balanced responses to medical inquiries in collaboration with Medical Communications, following applicable SOPs, FDA guidance, and compliance requirements.
Prepare and present scientific data to internal audiences, including Medical Affairs and Commercial partners.
Support research aligned with medical and brand strategy, including investigator-initiated research and research-site identification.
Support clinical trial teams and engage appropriate stakeholders for Bayer-sponsored clinical trials, including data collection, feasibility and initiation visits, and study support as appropriate.
Generate, document, and communicate relevant healthcare provider and stakeholder insights to inform and improve tactics and strategy; report new compound development information and potential collaborations when appropriate or requested.
Collaborate compliantly with territory cross-functional stakeholders as part of the Area Business Unit team; lead project teams or task forces as appropriate, initiate best-practice discussions, and serve as an MSL mentor as appropriate.
Champion new ways of working, platforms, systems, and capabilities; train, mentor, and empower the Field Medical team to use them.
Complete customer activity documentation, training, expense reporting, and other administrative responsibilities accurately, promptly, and compliantly.
Review and interpret interaction analytics, take appropriate actions on stakeholder plans, and use data and analytics to maximize customer engagement opportunities within the territory.
Use evolving country and Global platforms and systems to support data-driven, tailored customer engagement and use omnichannel methods for customer-centric scientific dissemination and education.
Travel 50% or more and manage a demanding schedule.