Associate Medical Science Liaison

Integra LifeSciences Corporation; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 79,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Business accident insurance

Group legal insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Integra LifeSciences Corporation is seeking an entry-level Associate MSL to communicate clinical and scientific information on regenerative medicine, tissue reconstruction, biomaterials, and wound care technologies. You will work under senior Medical Affairs leaders to build expertise and engage with healthcare professionals.

The role emphasizes scientific integrity, professional development, and external scientific engagement across the product lifecycle, with travel as required.

Qualifications

• Advanced health sciences degree required (PharmD, PhD, RN, PA, NP or equivalent).
• Recent graduates or up to 2 years of relevant experience in academia, clinical practice, biomedical research, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, clinical research, or medical affairs settings.
• Ability to travel within an assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Participate in comprehensive Medical Affairs onboarding and therapeutic area training programs.
• Develop scientific expertise in assigned disease states, products, clinical evidence, treatment guidelines, and competitive landscapes.
• Conduct scientific discussions with healthcare professionals under the guidance of senior Medical Affairs colleagues.
• Deliver accurate, balanced, and compliant scientific information in response to unsolicited medical inquiries.
• Support scientific presentations, educational programs, and medical congress activities.
• Contribute to literature reviews, competitive intelligence activities, and scientific landscape assessments.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of applicable compliance, legal, regulatory, and company policies governing scientific exchange.

Skills

Clinical communication

Public speaking

Relationship building

Travel readiness

Education

Advanced health sciences degree

Job description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

This entry-level Medical Affairs role is ideal for recent health sciences graduates and health care providers (PhD, PharmD, RN, NP, PA, or similar qualifications) who are passionate about biotechnology, regenerative medicine, and improving patient care. The Associate MSL serves as a scientific expert supporting the communication of clinical and scientific information related to regenerative medicine, tissue reconstruction and repair, biomaterials, and advanced wound care technologies. Working under the guidance of experienced Medical Affairs leaders, the Associate MSL will build scientific and medical expertise, engage with healthcare professionals, researchers and key opinion leaders, support medical education initiatives and contribute to Medical Affairs activities throughout the product lifecycle. The role emphasizes scientific integrity, professional development and external scientific engagement while helping advance innovative technologies and therapies that improve patient outcomes.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Reports to Medical Strategy Lead

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in comprehensive Medical Affairs onboarding and therapeutic area training programs.
• Develop scientific expertise in assigned disease states, products, clinical evidence, treatment guidelines, and competitive landscapes.
• Conduct scientific discussions with healthcare professionals under the guidance of senior Medical Affairs colleagues.
• Deliver accurate, balanced, and compliant scientific information in response to unsolicited medical inquiries.
• Support scientific presentations, educational programs, and medical congress activities.
• Contribute to literature reviews, competitive intelligence activities, and scientific landscape assessments.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of applicable compliance, legal, regulatory, and company policies governing scientific exchange.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced health sciences degree required (PharmD, PhD, RN, PA, NP or equivalent degree).
• Recent graduates or up to 2 years of relevant experience in academia, clinical practice, biomedical research, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, clinical research, or medical affairs settings.
• Ability to establish professional relationships and engage effectively with healthcare professionals, scientific experts, and researchers.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel within an assigned territory.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Strong clinical acumen and ability to interpret and communicate complex scientific information and clinical data.
• Knowledge of clinical research design, evidence generation, and scientific publication processes.
• Understanding of the distinction between scientific exchange and promotional activities.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building capabilities.
• Effective project management and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements listed in this section include, but are not limited, to the motor/physical abilities and skills required of this position to successfully undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to empower individuals with disabilities to undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Must be able and willing to travel up to 20-30% of work time. While performing the essential duties and responsibilities of the position, the employee must frequently sit, stand, drive, listen, speak, utilize electronic communication devices, and travel by automobile and air transportation.

ADVERSE WORKING CONDITIONS

The adverse working conditions listed in this section include, but are not limited to, those environmental conditions to which the employee may be exposed while undertaking the essential duties and responsibilities of the position, which is that of a general plant environment. Adverse exposure may result from the handling of hazardous and biohazardous materials that include, but are not limited to, flammable and corrosive liquids, compressed gases, sharps, and medical wastes. This role primarily operates in healthcare facilities, academic institutions, conference venues, and professional meeting environments. Occasional exposure to healthcare settings may require adherence to institutional safety protocols, infection prevention procedures, and personal protective equipment requirements.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

DISCLAIMER

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Salary Pay Range

Salary Pay Range: $78,660.00 - $108,100.00 USD

Salary Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by several factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for bonus, commission, equity or other variable compensation.

Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• business accident insurance
• group legal insurance
• savings plan (401(k))

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance, and savings plan (401(k)).

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