Medical Science Liaison – Mid-Atlantic

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kentucky, +5 more states.

📋 Description

• Act as the main field-based scientific liaison and contact for Medical Affairs, engaging appropriately with national and regional thought leaders and healthcare professionals in both academic and community environments.

• Identify, build, and sustain scientific relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in the designated territory to facilitate scientific exchange, clinical strategies, and educational initiatives.

• In a precise, fair, and balanced manner, share current scientific, clinical, and therapeutic information with external stakeholders, enabling well-informed discussions regarding disease states, clinical data, compounds, and treatment landscapes.

• Gather, analyze, and relay actionable field insights, including competitive intelligence, clinical trends, treatment patterns, and investigator perspectives, to internal stakeholders to guide strategy and decision-making.

• Provide scientific assistance for company-sponsored and investigator-initiated trials, including site identification, feasibility, initiation, patient accrual discussions, and ongoing communication with investigators and research personnel.

• Support education related to AE management when appropriate. Address unsolicited requests for medical information related to supported products and disease state areas.

• Represent the company at scientific congresses, symposia, advisory boards, and investigator meetings, summarizing sessions, collecting insights, and providing recommendations to internal teams.

• Aid in the planning, execution, and facilitation of advisory boards, consultant meetings, and other scientific engagements, ensuring productive scientific dialogue and alignment with Medical Affairs objectives.

• Deliver high-quality scientific presentations and educational sessions, both individually and in group settings, for healthcare providers in academic and community contexts.

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners, including colleagues in Clinical Development, Operations, Commercial (within guidelines), and strategic alliance partners, serving as a scientific resource throughout the organization.

• Maintain extensive therapeutic, clinical, and product knowledge, including disease states, emerging data, competitive products, and pertinent scientific literature, to support credible and collegial scientific exchange.

• Facilitate internal scientific training and assist in the creation of field-based resources, training materials, and special projects that enhance Medical Affairs capabilities.

• Manage the designated territory with a high level of organization, communication, judgment, and professionalism, contributing to the success of the broader MSL team and Medical Affairs organization.

• Adhere to all Medical Affairs SOPs, regulatory, legal, and compliance guidelines while conducting field activities and scientific interactions.

• Exhibit adaptability, focus, and composure in uncertain or fast-paced situations while working with minimal direction.

• Travel: Up to 70% travel is required to participate in medical conferences, interact with KOLs, and support field-based activities within the US.

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced terminal degree (PharmD, MD, DO, DNP) or another advanced medical degree (NP, PA, RN, etc.) is mandatory.

• Additional certifications or specialized training in Obesity Medicine, endocrinology, diabetes, or cardiometabolic disease are preferred; examples include ABOM/DABOM, BC-ADM, CDCES, or BCACP.

• 2-3 years of relevant work experience (MSL, clinical, fellowship, or research experience) and/or related pharmaceutical industry experience is required.

• Comprehensive knowledge or experience in obesity medicine, endocrinology, diabetes, cardiometabolic disease, metabolic disorders, or relevant academic, community, or specialty care settings.

🏝️ Benefits

• Unlock Your Earning Potential: Join our team and receive a competitive compensation package, including an annual bonus based on company performance, that recognizes your exceptional talent.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: We prioritize your well-being and provide excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage to ensure that you and your family are always well taken care of.

• Flexibility for Your Lifestyle: Achieve work-life balance with our hybrid work model, allowing you to work two days from home and three days in the office. *Excludes Sales, Manufacturing, and some Operations positions*

• Invest in Your Future: Our Retirement Savings Plan (401K) is designed to help you secure a comfortable retirement by matching dollar for dollar up to 5%.

• Time Off That Counts: Benefit from our generous time-off policy, which offers up to 15 vacation days annually + rollover (up to 40 hours) as well as five sick/wellness days. For new employees, vacation accrual will be prorated based on your start date.

• Meaningful Time with Your Loved Ones: We close between Christmas and New Year’s to provide you with an extra week off to spend quality time with your family and recharge.

• Enjoy the Holidays: Throughout the year, Azurity recognizes 13 holidays.

• Invest in Your Education: We support your professional development with tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate-level courses or certifications.

• Recognize and Be Recognized: Our Azurity High Five peer recognition platform allows you to celebrate the achievements of your colleagues and receive recognition for your own outstanding work.