Azurity Medical Science Liaison Anti-Infective-Midwest

YourHire; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Azurity Pharmaceuticals seeks a Sr. Medical Science Liaison in Anti-Infectives for the Medical Affairs team. This US-based field role reports to the MSL Lead - Anti Infectives, supporting strategic initiatives and evidence generation across the Midwest territory.

The MSL will engage KOLs and healthcare professionals, deliver scientific exchanges, and assist in trial support, education, and cross-functional collaboration. Travel up to 70% is required. Seniority title depends on experience.

Qualifications

• Advanced terminal degree required in medicine or pharmacy.
• 2-3 years relevant clinical, fellowship, or pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 70% across US.
• Knowledge in Surgery, Critical Care, Infectious Disease or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary field-based scientific liaison with healthcare professionals.
• Establish and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) within the assigned territory.
• Provide up-to-date scientific, clinical and therapeutic information to internal stakeholders.
• Support education related to adverse event management and respond to medical information requests.
• Represent Azurity at scientific congresses, advisory boards, and investigator meetings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Clinical Development, Operations, and Commercial.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Presentation

Geographic management

Scientific expertise

Field liaison

Education

Advanced terminal degree (PharmD, MD, DO, DNP) or other advanced medical degree

Job description

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Azurity Medical Science Liaison Anti-Infective-Midwest

• Job Tracking ID:85476-369685
• Job Location:Chicago, IL
  PA, OH, IN, MI, IL, WI, MN, IA, MO, ND, SD, NE

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is a privately held, specialty pharmaceutical company that focuses on innovative products that meet the needs of underserved patients. As an industry leader in providing unique, accessible, and high-quality medications, Azurity leverages its integrated capabilities and vast partner network to continually expand its broad commercial product portfolio and robust late-stage pipeline. The company’s patient-centric products span the cardiovascular, neurology, endocrinology, gastro-intestinal, institutional, and orphan markets, and have benefited millions of patients. For more information, visit www.azurity.com .

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is proud to be an inclusive workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Azurity's success is attributable to our incredibly talented, dedicated team that focuses on benefiting the lives of patients by bringing the best science and commitment to quality into everything that we do. We seek highly motivated individuals with the dedication, integrity, and creative spirit needed to thrive in our organization.

About the Role

Medical Affairs at Azurity Pharmaceuticals, a privately held company delivering innovative medicines for overlooked patients across 50+ countries, drives scientific and clinical initiatives with a portfolio of 40+ brands spanning 10 dosage forms and 9 therapeutic areas.

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - Anti-Infectives is a US-based field position within the Medical Affairs Department, reporting to the MSL Lead - Anti Infectives. MSLs are the primary communicators of Azurity Pharmaceuticals within a specific geography with healthcare professionals and population-based decision makers. MSLs are the field scientific experts in anti-infectives and treatment options within this therapeutic area and will support strategic Medical Affairs initiatives, evidence-generation activities, and field readiness efforts associated with the continued growth of the anti-infectives portfolio.

Azurity is seeking a (Sr.) Medical Science Liaison as part of the Medical Affairs team based in Dallas or Houston.

Territory: Midwest [PA, OH, IN, MI, IL, WI, MN, IA, MO, ND SD, NE]

Seniority title to be determined based on candidate experience

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary field?based scientific liaison and point of contact for Medical Affairs, engaging appropriately with national and regional thought leaders and healthcare professionals across academic and community settings.

Identify, establish, and maintain scientific relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) within the assigned territory to support scientific exchange, clinical strategy, and educational initiatives.

In an accurate, fair, and balanced manner, exchange up?to?date scientific, clinical, and therapeutic information with external stakeholders, enabling informed discussions on disease states, clinical data, compounds, and treatment landscapes.

Collect, interpret, and communicate actionable field insights, including competitive intelligence, clinical trends, treatment patterns, and investigator perspectives, to internal stakeholders to inform strategy and decision?making.

Provide scientific support for company-sponsored and investigator-initiated trials, including site identification, feasibility, initiation, patient accrual discussions, and ongoing communication with investigators and research staff.

Support education related to AE management where appropriate. Respond to unsolicited request for medical information associated with supported products and disease state area.

Represent the company at scientific congresses, symposia, advisory boards, and investigator meetings, providing session summaries, gathering insights, and delivering recommendations to internal teams.

Assist in the planning, execution, and facilitation of advisory boards, consultant meetings, and other scientific engagements, ensuring productive scientific dialogue and alignment with Medical Affairs objectives.

Deliver high-quality scientific presentations and educational sessions, both one-on-one and in group settings, for healthcare providers in academic and community environments.

Collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners, including colleagues in Clinical Development, Operations, Commercial (within guidelines), and strategic alliance partners, serving as a scientific resource across the organization.

Maintain deep therapeutic, clinical, and product knowledge, including disease states, emerging data, competitive products, and relevant scientific literature, to support credible and collegial scientific exchange.

Support internal scientific training and assist in the development of field-based resources, training materials, and special projects that enhance Medical Affairs capabilities.

Manage the assigned territory with a high level of organization, communication, judgment, and professionalism, contributing to the success of the broader MSL team and Medical Affairs organization.

Apply all Medical Affairs SOPs, regulatory, legal, and compliance guidelines while executing field activities and scientific interactions.

Demonstrate adaptability, focus, and composure in uncertain or fast-paced settings while operating with minimal direction.

Travel: Up to 70% travel is required to attend medical conferences, engage with KOLs, and support field-based activities within the US.

Experience and Skills

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Advanced terminal degree (PharmD, MD, DO, DNP) or other advanced medical degree (NP, PA, RN etc.) is required.

Additional certifications, such as FACS, BCIDP, AGACNP-BC, and in Surgical Critical Care, Trauma Surgery, Infection Prevention, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Hospital Medicine, or Wound Care are highly desirable.

Experience:

2-3 years relevant work exp (clinical, fellowship, or research experience) and/or related pharmaceutical industry work experience is required.

Thorough knowledge or experience in Surgery (Abdomina, Trauma or Colorectal), Critical Care, Wound Care, Infectious Disease or Hospital-based care

Skills:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a passion for excellence

Demonstrated ability to present effective and influential oral presentations

Self-motivated with strategic thinking and strong geographical management skills

Deep scientific expertise - stays abreast of data, treatment trends, and new information in the profession and ability to articulate therapeutic knowledge and translate expert feedback into appropriate insights

Adept at developing relationships and building networks

Ability to work effectively in a time and independently

Excellent organization skills and decision-making abilities. Skillfully plans, prioritizes, and executes multiple responsibilities and projects.

Knowledge of relevant healthcare systems, the evolving medical landscape, regulatory and payer environment, public health and industry trends.

Travel frequently up to 70%, including occasional weekends. Ability to fly or drive to various meetings

Candidate must reside within the territory or within a 30 min commute from the nearest territory border focusing on both community and academic sites