Sr Medical Science Liaison - Central Region
Zentalis
•$180,000 - $220,000
About The Position
The Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific professional who develops and maintains long-term scientific relationships with key opinion leaders, investigators, and other healthcare professionals. The role serves as a scientific resource, provides scientific exchange and medical education, supports clinical development and research activities, and partners with cross-functional teams to provide insights that help inform medical strategy. The position covers the Central Region and requires up to 60% regional travel and limited international travel. The Senior MSL is expected to work independently, maintain scientific and therapeutic-area expertise, and accurately document field activities.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or advanced clinical/scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO, NP, or PA).
- At least 5 years of biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or related life sciences experience, including at least 3 years as an MSL or in a comparable Field Medical role.
- Ability to independently interpret and communicate complex scientific and clinical data accurately, clearly, and in a balanced, evidence-based manner.
- Strong presentation and interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain credible scientific relationships with key opinion leaders, investigators, and other healthcare professionals.
- Ability to independently develop and execute strategic engagement plans aligned with Field Medical strategy and priorities.
- Strong working knowledge of GCP, FDA regulations, Medical Affairs compliance requirements, and applicable industry guidelines.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a cross-functional team.
- Able to travel up to 60% regionally and undertake limited international travel.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate a vehicle for travel to clinical sites.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Oncology experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strategic scientific relationships with key opinion leaders, investigators, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Develop and execute strategic engagement plans for key opinion leaders, investigators, and priority accounts in the assigned territory, and identify new investigators, sites, and scientific engagement opportunities.
- Conduct fair-balanced, non-promotional scientific exchange and deliver scientific presentations and medical education to healthcare professionals.
- Interpret and communicate complex clinical and scientific data accurately and appropriately for the audience.
- Identify, analyze, document, and communicate actionable medical insights and competitive intelligence from field interactions and scientific conferences.
- Support local, regional, and national scientific meetings through key opinion leader engagement, scientific exchange, insight gathering, and congress coverage.
- Collaborate with Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Translational Medicine, Medical Communications, Regulatory, and other internal teams to support Medical Affairs and clinical development objectives.
- Provide scientific support for clinical development and research activities, including strategic engagement with investigators and clinical trial sites.
- Engage in scientific discussions about relevant disease-state biomarkers, their clinical relevance, and patient identification for ongoing clinical trials.
- Support or lead planning and execution of local, regional, and national scientific advisory boards as assigned.
- Serve as the Medical Affairs liaison for assigned investigator-sponsored trials.
- Lead assigned Field Medical projects and contribute to broader team initiatives.
- Maintain scientific and therapeutic-area expertise through professional development, review of emerging clinical data, and awareness of the evolving treatment landscape.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of field activities.
- Demonstrate strong organizational skills, work independently, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
