Medical Science Liaison - Hematology/Oncology
Medical Science Liaison, Midwest
Territory: MN, WI, IL, MI, IN, OH, IA, ND, SD, or KY.
Overview
An emerging biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies for serious and rare diseases is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join its Medical Affairs team. This field-based role is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), academic institutions, and healthcare stakeholders, while serving as a scientific expert within assigned therapeutic areas.
The MSL will communicate complex scientific and clinical information, support medical education initiatives, gather actionable field insights, and contribute to clinical research and development efforts. This individual will work cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Commercial, Market Access, and other internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain strategic relationships with regional and national KOLs, investigators, and healthcare professionals.
- Assist with publication strategy, medical education programs, and development of scientific materials such as slide decks, abstracts, and manuscripts.
- Collaborate with Clinical Development on site identification, investigator engagement, and clinical trial support activities.
- Provide field-based insights that inform medical strategy and business decisions.
- Partner effectively with cross-functional teams including Clinical Operations, Pharmacovigilance, Commercial, and Market Access.
- Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and company requirements.
Qualifications
- Advanced scientific or clinical degree required (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO, DNP).
- Minimum of 3 years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry MSL experience.
- Strong understanding of Medical Affairs, clinical development, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience therapeutic areas such as immunology, oncology, neurology, cardiovascular disease, or rare disease is preferred.
- Excellent presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific information to diverse audiences.
Travel
- Significant travel is required (approximately 65%).
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