Senior Medical Science Liaison, Ophthalmology- S.TX/AL/MS/LA

Roche • South San Francisco, CA

7d • $157,100 - $291,700 • Onsite

About The Position

The Therapeutic Area Medical Science Liaison (TA MSL) is a credible scientific partner who provides clinical and health economic information related to disease states and appropriate use of Genentech medicines, including approved and pipeline products. This field-based role engages healthcare providers, population health decision makers, and patients in the assigned region to support patient outcomes aligned with Genentech’s objectives. In collaboration with regional partners, the TA MSL co-creates local medical strategy and delivers for customers. The role may cover multiple medicines and involve broad scientific discussions about patient outcomes and total cost of care, with customer insights shared across the organization.

The preferred states of residence are Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. The position involves significant driving, prolonged periods of sitting, and business travel by air or car for regular external customer meetings and intermittent internal meetings, up to 70% of the time. Overnight travel may be required. Applicants should live within 30 miles of a major airport and within 50 miles of the established territory; preference is given to applicants in the preferred states.

The expected salary range is $157,100–$291,700. Actual pay depends on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. Relocation benefits are not available. The role qualifies for benefits detailed at a link in the posting.

Requirements

• Advanced clinical or science degree, such as MD, PharmD, PhD, MSN, NP, or PA; alternatively, BSN with extensive field medical experience with a pharmaceutical company.
• At least 5 years of related work experience in clinical, managed care, or industry settings.
• Proficiency in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) requirements.
• Relevant therapeutic-area knowledge and comprehensive understanding of product and safety profiles.
• Familiarity with managed care, health economics, reimbursement, and the legal and regulatory landscape in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Ability to meet the field role’s travel and driving requirements, including significant driving and prolonged sitting.
• Applicants should reside within 30 miles of a major airport and within 50 miles of the established territory.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in ophthalmology.
• Prior experience as a field medical science liaison.
• At least 2 years of clinical or health economic research experience in industry or a related setting.
• At least 2 years of experience in the therapy area.
• In-depth knowledge of Phase IV and post-marketing drug development.
• Residence in Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, or Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• Ensure an end-to-end customer experience for therapeutic-area-specific customers in the region.
• Demonstrate deep scientific expertise in assigned molecules or products and therapeutic areas, exchanging relevant information with thought leaders and healthcare decision makers.
• Build and leverage relationships with key external scientific and medical customers to understand evolving healthcare trends.
• Develop proficiency in topics beyond scientific exchange, including value and cost-of-care discussions and adverse-event management.
• Continue learning within the therapeutic area, actively participate in upskilling programs, and adhere to guidelines and procedures.
• Co-create local medical strategy with regional partners and share customer insights with relevant organizational stakeholders.

Benefits

• Benefits are available as detailed at the link provided in the posting.
• A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
• Relocation benefits are not available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior