Dermatology MSL: Scientific Liaison to HCPs

SUN PHARMA; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 167,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Sun Pharma seeks a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to engage dermatology-focused healthcare professionals and payers. You will communicate complex science, support SUN sponsored research, and train speakers’ bureau members.

The role requires 2+ years in clinical practice or pharma field medical work, a Doctorate, and strong presentation abilities. Travel up to 60–70% is expected, with MS Office proficiency and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Doctorate/Terminal degree required (e.g., PharmD, MD, DO, DNP or equivalent).
• Dermatology background strongly preferred.
• 2 years of clinical practice and/or pharmaceutical industry field medical experience preferred.
• Thorough grasp of the pharmaceutical industry, FDA requirements and PhRMA code.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, team, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation and education skills; ability to communicate clinical and non-clinical technical information effectively.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and independently with time management skills in order to effectively manage field-based responsibilities.
• Proven ability to work across a commercial and medical matrix team.
• Travel up to 60-70%.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Interact with healthcare providers and thought leaders to communicate and advance the scientific platform.
• Communicate complex scientific information and research concepts to HCPs.
• Provide clinical and economic value information to payers and formulary decision makers.
• Identify and train members of SUN’s speakers’ bureau and ensure they are updated on new data.
• Respond to requests for investigator sponsored research (ISS) proposals and transit them into Sun.
• Support SUN sponsored research.
• Provide feedback based on field interactions with healthcare providers and Thought Leaders to SUN stakeholders.
• Respond to scientific inquires consistent with the MSL compliance standards.
• Foster scientific relationships between SUN and healthcare providers in training.
• Lead and/or participate on committees or project teams that support MSL strategies and tactics as delegated by MSL leadership.
• Seek out opportunities to support the MSL value proposition, achieve results and set an example for others to follow by consistently demonstrating SUN values and leadership attributes.
• Must have the ability to gain customer feedback, uncover business opportunities for SUN and pair customer's unmet needs with available internal resources.
• Must be a strong team player who can effectively interface with SUN clinical and commercial personnel, as well as aide in training of SUN staff.
• Demonstrate tact and professionalism when communicating and interacting with others.
• Comply with all applicable SUN Health Care Compliance SOPs and US regulations

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Written & verbal communication

Presentation skills

Autonomy

Time management

Matrix collaboration

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Education

Doctorate / Terminal degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Sun Pharma seeks a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to engage dermatology-focused healthcare professionals and payers. You will communicate complex science, support SUN sponsored research, and train speakers’ bureau members.

The role requires 2+ years in clinical practice or pharma field medical work, a Doctorate, and strong presentation abilities. Travel up to 60–70% is expected, with MS Office proficiency and a valid driver's license.