Director, Medical Liaison – North Central USA

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Idaho, +9 more states.

📋 Description

• Maintain expertise in therapeutic areas and scientific knowledge that aligns with the objectives of Medical Affairs.

• Engage in compliant, non-promotional scientific discussions with key opinion leaders, investigators, and healthcare professionals.

• Provide precise and balanced medical information to external stakeholders.

• Deliver company-approved medical and scientific presentations to formulary committees and healthcare professionals.

• Support speaker training, advisory boards, and sales training initiatives.

• Accurately document field-based activities in a timely and compliant manner.

• Collaborate with Clinical Operations to identify and assess clinical trial sites and investigators.

• Provide scientific education and protocol-specific training during site initiation visits.

• Engage with trial sites and investigators to facilitate trial execution, address protocol inquiries, and support high-quality data generation.

• Attend scientific and medical congresses, providing insights and post-conference reports.

• Support congress activities through pre-conference planning, booth coverage, participation in symposia, and engagement with KOLs.

• Develop scientific slide decks, FAQs, educational materials, and Medical Information response letters.

• Ensure that all materials are medically accurate, evidence-based, and compliant with regulatory standards.

• Collaborate with Medical Affairs and Legal teams on the development of scientific content.

• Lead strategic initiatives and projects for MSLs.

• Develop and implement scientific training plans.

• Mentor fellow MSL peers.

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD) in life sciences or a related field from an accredited institution.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a Medical Affairs or MSL position within the pharmaceutical or biotech sector.

• Strong preference for candidates with an excellent understanding of sleep medicine and associated therapeutic areas.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor scientific messages for diverse audiences and interpret complex scientific data.

• Proven ability to establish and maintain robust relationships with KOLs, investigators, and internal stakeholders.

• Strong knowledge of clinical trial design, regulatory requirements, and the therapeutic area landscape.

• Proficient in creating and delivering scientific presentations in various contexts.

• Strong grasp of industry regulations and guidelines governing medical interactions.

• Ability to align field activities with broader medical and corporate strategies.

• A valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets company standards.

• Willingness and capability to travel frequently throughout the North Central territory, including states such as Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

• Must reside in the Chicago metropolitan area or in a significant metropolitan area within the North Central region that has convenient access to a major commercial airport.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company bonus based partly on both company and individual performance.

• Company-sponsored 401(k) plan.

• Pension plan.

• Vacation benefits.

• Medical benefits.

• Dental benefits.

• Vision benefits.

• Prescription drug benefits.

• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent day care.

• Life insurance and death benefits.

• Time off and leave of absence benefits.

• Employee assistance program.

• Fitness benefits.

• Employee clubs and activities.