Senior Medical Science Liaison, Rheumatology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Create and execute a scientific engagement strategy for the designated territory.

• Participate in reciprocal scientific discussions with key opinion leaders and healthcare providers.

• Build and nurture professional relationships with community and academic healthcare professionals and KOLs.

• Utilize MSL tools and insights to pinpoint gaps, risks, and opportunities.

• Employ AI tools to enhance decision-making, processes, efficiency, and outcomes.

• Assess provider educational needs and deliver customized, scientifically sound responses.

• Present scientific data through effective communication and presentations.

• Gather and disseminate actionable insights that inform medical strategies, asset planning, and cross-functional dialogues.

• Assist investigators and internal stakeholders with company-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies.

• Address unsolicited research and clinical inquiries with objective, compliant information.

• Implement Medical Affairs strategy and prioritize MSL initiatives.

• Collaborate with MSL field partners, R&D, US and Global Medical Affairs, clinical operations, Sales, and Marketing teams.

• Continuously enhance scientific knowledge through self-study, journal clubs, seminars, congresses, and peer discussions.

• Promote inclusivity and a sense of belonging.

• Stay informed about regulatory standards, healthcare compliance, corporate conduct, and Medical Affairs SOPs.

• Create a performance and development plan and undertake leadership projects.

• Fulfill administrative duties, including expense reports and activity documentation.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Doctorate level degree or equivalent experience is mandatory (PharmD, PhD, MD, Advanced Practice Providers, etc.).

• Postgraduate experience is essential for Doctoral level candidates, with a preference for therapeutic clinical experience.

• At least 2 years of relevant experience, including proven success as an MSL.

• Strong scientific and therapeutic knowledge with skills in research, data analysis, clinical expertise, problem-solving, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Ability to manage a defined territory with up to 70% travel commitment.

• Must possess a valid US Driver’s License (preferred).

• Residency or fellowship training is preferred.

• Familiarity or experience in the therapeutic area is advantageous.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CoPilot, computers, and remote technologies.

• Relevant clinical, research, or pharmaceutical work experience is required.

• Dedication to learning about emerging technologies, including AI.

• Must be located in a major metropolitan area, with a preference for Minneapolis or Ann Arbor.

🏝️ Benefits

• Retirement plan (pension).

• Savings plan (401(k)).

• Long-term incentive program.

• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year.

• Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year.

• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year.

• Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year.

• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child.

• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year.

• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period.

• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year.

• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year.