Senior Medical Science Liaison, Nephrology - IN, MI, OH

Biogen • Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

The Senior Medical Science Liaison is part of Biogen’s US Medical Affairs organization and supports medical practice across therapeutic areas and the company 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 Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, and the successful candidate must reside within its boundaries.

The liaison serves as a credible medical and scientific expert, building strategic, long-term relationships with internal and external stakeholders and partnering with the medical community. The role supports projects aligned with US Medical strategy, delivers against medical excellence goals, carries out KME engagement plans, and captures and reports medical insights using Veeva. Travel of at least 60% is required, including overnight travel and occasional weekends.

Requirements

• Doctoral-level degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, or DNP) in a clinical or scientific-related field.
• At least 3 years of field MSL experience.
• Established relationships with healthcare professionals and key medical experts in the territory relevant to the therapeutic area.
• Effective communication skills, including concise and credible communication, empathetic listening, and adapting communication to the audience.
• Comfort using and learning technology, tools, and systems.
• Accountability and ability to reliably meet goals, metrics, and KPIs.
• Understanding of and commitment to industry rules and ethical conduct.
• Ability to travel at least 60% of the time, including overnight travel and occasional weekends.
• At least 18 years of age, with a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Authorization and ability to drive a company-leased vehicle or rental.
• Must reside within the Indiana, Michigan, or Ohio territory boundaries.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience and subject matter expertise in the relevant therapeutic area.
• Nephrology subject matter expertise, particularly in C3G and IC-MPGN.

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 responsive, solutions-driven partner to the medical community.
• 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 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 end-of-year 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree