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 (KOLs), investigators, and other healthcare professionals.

• Serve as a reliable scientific resource by providing accurate and balanced medical information.

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

• Assist with speaker training, advisory boards, and sales training initiatives.

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

• Collaborate with Clinical Operations in identifying and evaluating clinical trial sites and investigators.

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

• Maintain ongoing engagement with trial sites and investigators to facilitate trial execution, address protocol-related inquiries, and ensure high-quality data generation.

• Attend scientific and medical congresses to provide insights and post-conference reports.

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

• Contribute to the creation of scientific slide decks, FAQs, and educational materials.

• Write and edit response letters for Medical Information.

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

• Collaborate with Medical Affairs and Legal teams to develop scientific content.

• Lead strategic initiatives and projects for the MSL team.

• Develop and implement scientific training programs for the MSL team.

• Mentor fellow MSL peers.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• At least 2 years of experience in a Medical Affairs or MSL role within the pharmaceutical or biotech sectors.

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

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

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

• Solid understanding of clinical trial design, regulatory requirements, and the therapeutic area landscape.

• Proficient in developing and delivering scientific presentations in various environments.

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

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

• Valid driver's license with a driving record that satisfies company requirements.

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

• Must reside in the Chicago metropolitan area or in another major metropolitan area within the North Central territory with convenient access to a major commercial airport.

• Expectation of up to 60–70% travel and occasional weekend commitments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company bonus based in part on individual and company performance.

• Company-sponsored 401(k) plan.

• Pension plan.

• Vacation benefits.

• Medical benefits.

• Dental benefits.

• Vision benefits.

• Prescription drug coverage.

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

• Life insurance and death benefits.

• Time off and leave of absence benefits.

• Employee assistance programs.

• Fitness benefits.

• Employee clubs and activities.