Medical Science Liaison – Central Region

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +6 more states.

📋 Description

• Identify, map, and engage with key stakeholders involved in HDV diagnosis, referral, and treatment within the designated territory.

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the local healthcare environment, patient pathways, referral networks, and treatment landscape.

• Establish and nurture scientific relationships with healthcare professionals, investigators, and key opinion leaders.

• Assist in the development and execution of territory plans that align with Medical Affairs priorities.

• Conduct compliant, high-quality scientific exchanges and communicate balanced scientific and medical information.

• Support scientific education initiatives and respond appropriately to unsolicited medical inquiries.

• Collect, analyze, and convey relevant medical and scientific insights from the field.

• Accurately document scientific engagements and insights in approved systems in a timely manner.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to facilitate evidence-based decision-making and strategic planning.

• Aid clinical trial activities, study execution, participant retention, and maintain relationships with active sites within compliant MSL boundaries.

• Participate in congresses, scientific meetings, advisory boards, and other medical activities.

• Work together with Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, and other internal stakeholders.

• Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing, scientific discussions, and initiatives for continuous learning.

• Conduct all activities in compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced clinical, medical, or scientific degree, such as a PharmD, MD, PhD, or a relevant master’s degree, is required.

• Previous MSL experience is essential.

• Proven experience in conducting credible, compliant peer-to-peer scientific exchanges with HCPs and KOLs.

• A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel extensively within the territory, including overnight trips.

• Up to 70% travel may be necessary.

• Experience in therapeutic areas such as viral hepatitis, hepatology, infectious diseases, gastroenterology, or a closely related field is highly preferred.

• Familiarity with territory planning, KOL mapping, ecosystem mapping, relationship development, and actionable insight generation.

• Clinical trial experience and collaboration with investigators, site teams, and Clinical Operations are preferred.

• Ability to work independently across a wide geography, strategically prioritize tasks, and translate field information into clear actions and recommendations.

• Knowledge of applicable guidelines and requirements for compliant scientific communication and the US regulatory environment.

• Proficiency with CRM systems and standard collaboration tools, including Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Power BI or similar reporting tools.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication, presentation, relationship-building, and organizational skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered.

• Health and welfare and/or other benefits may be provided.