Senior MSL (GI- PNW)
Location
Field-based role covering the Pacific Northwest (OR, WA, ID, MT, WY, AK)
The Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will serve as a key scientific expert supporting the Gastroenterology (GI) portfolio across the Pacific Northwest region. This field-based role is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals (HCPs), and academic institutions, while providing high-quality scientific exchange aligned with the company's medical strategy. The Senior MSL will play a critical role in advancing clinical and scientific understanding of GI disease areas, supporting clinical development, and ensuring the appropriate use of company therapies.
Key Responsibilities
Scientific Engagement & KOL Management
- Identify, develop, and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with regional and national KOLs, investigators, and HCPs within GI
- Deliver accurate, balanced, and timely scientific information on disease state, pipeline assets, and marketed products
- Gather and communicate actionable medical insights to inform internal strategy
Clinical & Research Support
- Support clinical trial activities, including site identification, feasibility assessments, and investigator engagement
- Facilitate investigator-initiated studies (IIS) and collaborative research initiatives
- Provide education on study design, data interpretation, and ongoing clinical programs
Medical Strategy Execution
- Execute the regional medical plan in alignment with national and global objectives
- Support medical congress activities, including KOL briefings, coverage, and insight gathering
- Contribute to advisory boards, speaker training, and medical education initiatives
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Commercial (within compliance), and Market Access teams
- Provide field-based medical expertise to support internal stakeholders and strategic decision-making
- Ensure all activities are compliant with regulatory, legal, and company policies
Scientific Expertise
- Maintain deep knowledge of GI therapeutic areas (e.g., IBD, IBS, hepatology, or related conditions)
- Stay current with emerging data, treatment guidelines, and competitive landscape
- Serve as a trusted scientific resource internally and externally
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