Senior Medical Sciences Liaison – Mid Atlantic Region

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Provide support for AQST’s areas of therapeutic interest, programs, and approved products as a field-based medical specialist.

• Foster scientific and medical relationships with key figures in the healthcare community.

• Inform both external and internal stakeholders about the scientific principles underlying safe and appropriate product use.

• Aid in the generation of scientific and medical knowledge while advancing company initiatives.

• Develop and uphold scientific and medical expertise in designated therapeutic areas and/or disease states.

• Identify, nurture, and manage relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs).

• Analyze and communicate balanced, factual scientific, clinical, and health economic data.

• Lead in identifying, cultivating, and integrating insights and contributions from KOLs.

• Discover opportunities for growth and medical contributions that support or expand programs and therapies.

• Collect and assess new information related to AQST products and therapeutic interests.

• Deliver project support aligned with established goals.

• Assist with unsolicited medical information requests.

• Support Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs and investigator-initiated research efforts.

• Manage relationships with priority KOLs across academic and community settings within a designated geographic area.

• Report directly to the Field Director of Medical Affairs.

• Function independently from Commercial in accordance with company compliance policies.

⛳️ Requirements

• A doctoral-level degree in a medical and/or scientific discipline is required (PharmD, PhD, MD/DO, DNP, or equivalent).

• A degree in a relevant medical and/or scientific field combined with strong related experience may be considered.

• A minimum of 3–5 years in a relevant role within the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry or in healthcare is required.

• Experience in allergy/immunology is highly preferred.

• Pediatric experience is advantageous.

• Must be able to travel 60% of the time, including overnight stays and weekends as needed.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to build relationships.

• Capability to organize, prioritize, work effectively, and operate independently in a dynamic field-based environment.

• Excellent presentation and writing skills.

• Results-oriented and self-motivated.

• The final candidate will be required to complete a drug test and background check prior to employment.

• Must adhere to the company’s drug-free workplace policy.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for a quarterly incentive bonus plan.

• Opportunities for growth within Medical Affairs based on performance and organizational needs.

• Equal employment opportunity protections.