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

Genentech • Houston, TX

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 the appropriate utilization of Genentech medicines, including approved and pipeline medicines. This field-based role engages healthcare providers, population health decision makers, and patients in the assigned region to further patient outcomes aligned with Genentech’s objectives. In collaboration with regional partners, the TA MSL helps co-create local medical strategy and deliver for customers. The position may cover multiple medicines and involve broad scientific discussions about patient outcomes and total cost of care, with resulting customer insights shared across the organization.

The position covers a territory with preferred states of Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. It involves overnight travel as needed, significant driving, and business travel by air or car for regular external customer meetings and intermittent internal meetings, up to 70% of the time. Applicants should live within 30 miles of a major airport and within 50 miles of the established territory; preference is given to applicants residing in the preferred states. Relocation benefits are not available.

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. The position qualifies for the benefits described at the employer’s benefits link.

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.
• Applicants should reside within 30 miles of a major airport and within 50 miles of the established territory.
• Ability to travel for business by air or car, up to 70% of the time; overnight travel may be required.
• Significant driving and prolonged periods of sitting are essential duties of the role.

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 or post-marketing drug development.
• Residence in Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, or Louisiana is preferred.

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 when 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.
• Demonstrate proficiency in topics beyond scientific exchange, including value and cost-of-care discussions and adverse-event management.
• Continue learning within the therapeutic area, participate actively in upskilling programs, and adhere to guidelines and procedures.
• Collaborate with regional partners to co-create local medical strategy and deliver for customers.
• Share customer insights with key stakeholders across the organization.

Benefits

• A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance.
• The position qualifies for benefits detailed at the employer’s benefits link.
• Relocation benefits are not available.

What This Job Offers

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