Medical Science Liaison Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Accredited advanced degree in a health or life sciences–related field.
• At least 5 years of healthcare or related experience in industry, clinical practice, research, academia, or managed markets.
• At least 2 years of customer-facing Field Medical Affairs experience within a pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences organization.
• Proven experience supporting pre-launch assets, including KOL identification and strategic mapping.
• Ability to interpret complex scientific data and translate insights into meaningful scientific dialogue and decision-relevant insights.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to influence without authority.
• Ability to build trust, lead through scientific credibility, and work effectively in a matrixed environment.
• Track record of accountability, strategic thinking, and results orientation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Valid driver’s license; driving is an essential duty of the job.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically up to 50–75%.
• Business use of a personal vehicle is required.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree (MD, DO, PharmD, or PhD), accredited advanced clinical degree (NP or PA), or a master’s degree in a health science–related field.
• Experience and relationships in rare disease and/or epilepsy.
• Background in clinical practice, academic research, or teaching.
• Trusted and respected voice in the rare disease ecosystem, with transparency, empathy, and meaningful community engagement.
• Deep expertise in rare disease best practices.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach and ability to drive progress in ambiguous or unstructured settings.
• Mission-driven mindset combining scientific rigor with empathy, credibility, and purpose.
• Broad and influential rare disease network and ability to mobilize partnerships and coalitions.

Responsibilities

• Establish and sustain deep, longitudinal scientific partnerships with Key Opinion Leaders, Centers of Excellence, and investigators working in rare epilepsies.
• Provide compliant scientific exchange that advances understanding of disease biology, unmet need, endpoints, and emerging evidence.
• Generate pre-launch actionable field medical insights by testing scientific value narratives, differentiation hypotheses, and evidence gaps through external engagement.
• Synthesize and communicate insights with implications for evidence strategy, publication planning, disease education, and portfolio-level decision-making.
• Document insights accurately, promptly, and compliantly in CRM systems according to quality standards.
• Partner with Medical Directors, Clinical Development, Evidence Strategy, and other cross-functional teams to align field execution with scientific priorities.
• Connect external experts internally to support advisory boards, evidence generation, publications, and strategic initiatives.
• Identify and facilitate investigator-initiated trials, grant submissions, and research collaborations aligned with NeuroRare medical strategy.
• Support clinical development activities, including investigator identification and site outreach, as appropriate and compliant.
• Deliver non-promotional disease education that advances recognition, diagnosis, and referral pathways across NeuroRare indications.
• Maintain consistency, scientific rigor, and alignment of disease narratives and medical lexicon across field education activities.
• Support congress strategy by engaging in scientific discussions, attending priority sessions, and facilitating strategic KOL interactions with Medical Leadership.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of scientific and clinical developments in NeuroRare disease areas.
• Model best-in-class MSL execution, engagement quality, and compliance, and contribute to Field Medical initiatives and process improvements.
• Mentor and support onboarding of new MSLs, as assigned.
• Complete required training, administrative responsibilities, and documentation on time and in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain compliance with FDA, company, and governance standards.

Benefits

• Flexible paid time off (PTO)
• Medical, dental, and vision health benefits
• Company match 401(k)
• Eligibility for a 20% bonus target based on company and individual performance
• Eligibility to participate in the company’s long-term incentive plan