Sr Medical Science Liaison – Northeast Region

Zentalis

8d • $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 non-promotional scientific exchange and medical education, supports clinical development and research activities, and partners with cross-functional teams to share insights that inform medical strategy. The position covers the Northeast Region and requires up to 60% regional travel, with limited international travel.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or an advanced clinical/scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO, NP, or PA).
• At least 5 years of biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or related life sciences experience.
• At least 3 years of experience 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.
• Ability to travel up to 60% regionally and limited internationally.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate a vehicle to travel to clinical sites for investigator visits.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Oncology experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain long-term, 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 within the assigned territory, aligned with territory strategy and priorities.
• 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's knowledge and needs.
• Identify, analyze, document, and communicate actionable medical insights and competitive intelligence gathered through 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 in support of 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 the planning and execution of local, regional, and national scientific advisory boards as assigned.
• Serve as the Medical Affairs liaison for assigned investigator-sponsored trials (ISTs).
• Lead assigned Field Medical projects and contribute to broader team initiatives.
• Maintain scientific and therapeutic-area expertise through ongoing professional development, review of emerging clinical data, and awareness of the evolving treatment landscape.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of field activities.
• Work independently, demonstrate strong organizational skills, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

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