Senior Medical Science Liaison

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

📋 Description

• Align medical strategies and key objectives with teams across medical, clinical, marketing, commercial, regulatory, R&D, and market access.

• Identify, segment, and map key opinion leaders (KOLs), plastic and reconstructive surgeons, healthcare professionals (HCPs), payers, patient groups, and internal stakeholders.

• Collect and analyze data on stakeholder backgrounds, interests, and networks to prioritize engagement efforts.

• Create tailored engagement plans for stakeholders in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

• Design and implement coordinated objectives with specific scientific and educational outcomes.

• Organize proactive educational sessions, advisory boards, and congress symposia.

• Address data inquiries and provide ad hoc consultation as needed.

• Connect with stakeholders through in-person and virtual meetings, collaborative research, educational events, surgical congresses, and digital platforms.

• Gather, document, and share stakeholder insights with internal teams.

• Assist leadership in matters related to plastic and reconstructive surgery therapeutics.

• Uphold compliance and ethical standards, ensuring a clear distinction between scientific engagement and promotional activities.

• Monitor engagement against established benchmarks and adjust strategies to enhance impact.

• Cultivate long-term relationships as a scientific expert and contribute to advancing clinical knowledge.

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of the therapeutic area, scientific narrative, and study-level data relevant to plastics and reconstructive surgery.

• Manage a small territory while also serving as a mentor for newly hired Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs).

• Directly oversee and hold accountability for three MSLs.

⛳️ Requirements

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree preferred (MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, NP, PA, RN).

• 3-5 years of experience in field-based MSL roles and/or clinical plastic surgery.

• Experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery is essential.

• Previous management experience is required.

• Strong knowledge of medical affairs, KOL engagement, and the clinical/regulatory landscape associated with surgical innovations.

• Proven ability to collaborate across functions and a solid understanding of compliance.

• Skill in analyzing stakeholder networks and customizing communications for diverse audiences.

• Excellent presentation, relationship-building, and organizational abilities.

• Proficient in interpreting complex clinical and pre-clinical data.

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.

• Familiarity with the US healthcare system and relevant regulations.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Knowledge of clinical trial design and processes.

• Understanding of the US healthcare system, medical practices, and clinical decision-making.

• Capacity to build trust and integrity with peers and others within the organization.

• Experience in an operating room/surgical suite and knowledge of credentialing and OR certification processes is strongly preferred.

• Must reside within the designated territory.

• Willingness to travel 60-80%, including overnight and weekend stays.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus.

• Potential discretionary long-term incentive (LTI) bonus.

• Comprehensive medical coverage.

• Health savings accounts.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Hospital care insurance.

• Critical illness insurance.

• Accidental injury insurance.

• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.

• Short-term disability coverage.

• Long-term disability insurance.

• Long-term care insurance combined with life insurance.

• Anxiety management program.

• Wellness incentives.

• Sleep improvement program.

• Diabetes management program.

• Virtual physical therapy.

• Emotional and mental health support programs.

• Weight management programs.

• Gastrointestinal health program.

• Substance use management program.

• Benefits for musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery.

• BD 401(k) Plan.

• BD deferred compensation and restoration plan.

• 529 college savings plan.

• Financial counseling services.

• Baxter Credit Union (BCU) membership.

• Daily pay options.

• Guidance for college financial aid and applications.

• Paid time off (PTO), including all required state leaves.

• Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement.

• MetLife legal plan.

• Group auto and home insurance.

• Pet insurance options.

• Commuter benefits.

• Discounts on various products and services.

• Academic achievement scholarships.

• Service recognition awards.

• Employer matching donation program.

• Workplace accommodations.

• Adoption assistance.

• Backup childcare and eldercare services.

• Support for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers.

• Caregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individuals.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Paid parental leave.

• Support for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age-related hormonal changes.

• Bereavement leave.

• Military leave.

• Personal leave.

• Family and Medical Leave (FML).

• Jury and witness duty leave.

• A comprehensive total rewards program.

• Performance-based rewards and recognition opportunities.