MSL/Senior MSL - Northern California - Neuro
Medical Science Liaison / Senior Medical Science Liaison
Northern California | Neurology / Alzheimer's Disease | Field-Based
Our client, a leading biopharmaceutical company focused on addressing serious unmet needs in neuroscience, is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) or Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr. MSL) to support a growing Alzheimer's disease portfolio across Northern California.
This is an opportunity to engage with leading neurologists, memory care specialists, academic centers, and key opinion leaders while helping advance the scientific understanding of an innovative therapy in one of the most exciting areas of medicine.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain scientific relationships with key opinion leaders, academic institutions, and healthcare professionals across Northern California/Reno
- Serve as the field-based scientific expert for Alzheimer's disease and related neuroscience data
- Deliver high-quality scientific exchange on clinical data, disease state education, and emerging research
- Gather and communicate actionable medical insights to internal stakeholders
- Support congresses, advisory boards, investigator meetings, and other scientific engagements
- Collaborate closely with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Medical Communications, and Commercial teams
- Identify opportunities for educational initiatives and scientific partnerships within the territory
- Ensure all scientific interactions are conducted in compliance with company policies and industry regulations
Qualifications
- Advanced clinical or scientific degree preferred (PharmD, PhD, MD, DNP, NP, PA, or equivalent)
- 1+ years of MSL experience required
- Strong understanding of neurology, neuroscience, Alzheimer's disease, or related therapeutic areas
- Excellent scientific communication and relationship-building skills
- Experience engaging with academic thought leaders and healthcare systems preferred
- Self-motivated, collaborative, and comfortable working within a field-based environment
Preferred Experience
- Alzheimer's disease, neurology, neuroscience, psychiatry, or neurodegenerative disease experience
- Launch or post-launch Medical Affairs experience
- Established relationships with key institutions and thought leaders throughout Northern California
- Experience supporting complex specialty or biologic therapies
Candidates should reside within the territory and be willing to travel regularly throughout the region to support external scientific engagement.
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