Senior, Principal Medical Science Liaison – Central US Region

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +10 more states.

📋 Description

• Act as a reliable scientific and clinical resource for KOLs, HCPs, researchers, and healthcare stakeholders throughout the Central U.S. region.

• Offer scientific and strategic leadership within the Medical Affairs field organization.

• Build and sustain strategic partnerships with external experts and institutions.

• Engage in peer-to-peer scientific discussions and deliver accurate, balanced, evidence-based medical and scientific information.

• Stay informed about disease states, treatment landscapes, clinical data, emerging research, and competitive activities.

• Communicate pertinent scientific and clinical advancements within the Medical Affairs organization.

• Identify, gather, and relay significant medical insights from the field.

• Record HCP interactions and medical insights in Veeva CRM.

• Assist with Medical Affairs projects and field-based initiatives that align with the U.S. Medical strategy.

• Engage HCPs and prospective investigators regarding research opportunities, evidence generation, and participation in clinical trials.

• Represent Zevra at scientific congresses, medical meetings, advisory boards, and other external events.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Commercial, Market Access, and other stakeholders while ensuring Medical Affairs independence and compliance.

• Provide scientific education to internal stakeholders.

• Contribute to publication planning, medical information resources, and various educational materials.

⛳️ Requirements

• MD, PhD, PharmD, DNP, or an equivalent advanced scientific or clinical degree is preferred.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Medical Science Liaison or in a related field-based Medical Affairs role within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sector.

• Experience in rare diseases is mandatory.

• Preferred experience in lysosomal, metabolic, or rare neurological disorders.

• Experience in genetics or genetically driven diseases is an advantage.

• Proven ability to establish credibility and foster strategic, long-term relationships with KOLs, HCPs, researchers, and other scientific stakeholders.

• Excellent scientific communication and presentation abilities.

• Capability to convey complex clinical and scientific information effectively to diverse audiences.

• Strong business insight and understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements pertaining to field-based Medical Affairs activities.

• Ability to work autonomously in a field-based setting while collaborating across a matrixed organization.

• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage a geographically dispersed territory.

• Must reside within the Central U.S. territory.

• Willingness to travel approximately 60–75%, including overnight trips and occasional weekends.

• Valid driver's license and capability to operate a company-provided vehicle.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company-provided vehicle.

• Remote work designation (United States).

• Commitment to equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion.