HEOR Medical Science Liaison

Syneos Health; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Company match 401(k)

Flexible paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Syneos Health is seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in Atlanta, Georgia. This field-based position involves engaging with healthcare professionals to support medical objectives and communicate critical scientific data. The ideal candidate will possess an MD, PhD, or equivalent and have over 2 years of industry experience.

The role offers an annual salary range of $200,000 to $220,000, along with comprehensive health benefits and flexible paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry experience as a Medical Science Liaison required.
• Clinical or related practical experiences in GI/Liver preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 60%.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute medical strategy for the assigned customer.
• Serve as the primary resource for addressing unsolicited medical questions.
• Deliver scientific presentations to formulary committees.

Skills

Strong scientific and clinical acumen

Ability to understand and translate complex scientific data

Experience in managed care/PBM

Education

MD, PhD, PharmD, PA, NP, or equivalent degree

Job description

Updated: June 9, 2026
Location: Atlanta, GA, United States
Job ID:16195-OTHLOC-CMFvYfwE

Role Overview

The Senior MSL is a field-based, scientific, and clinical expert who strategically supports the medical and scientific objectives of the program. Key aspects of this role include engaging in peer‑to‑peer scientific dialogue with healthcare professionals that translate into meaningful insight while serving as a therapeutic expert. The role may also engage in peer‑peer scientific and health economic discussions with relevant health‑care decision makers (HCDMs) and influencers within US public and private health‑care entities, including managed care organizations, specialty pharmacy providers, pharmaceutical benefit managers, integrated delivery networks, designated centers, and other health‑care networks.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute medical strategy and engagement for the assigned customer.
• Communicate clinical and scientific data to KOLs and healthcare professionals through presentations, educational programs, and scientific discussions.
• Serve as the primary resource to provide support for addressing unsolicited medical questions and other scientific exchange matters.
• Identify, gather, and document field‑generated scientific insights to drive innovative Medical Affairs strategies while complying with industry and corporate policies and procedures.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date knowledge base of clinical and scientific literature to enable meaningful scientific exchange.
• Collaborate with field‑based Medical colleagues, appropriate Commercial colleagues, and the broader organization to provide scientific expertise and share Medical insights in support of internal and external activities.
• Leverage knowledge of standards of care and company/investigator‑sponsored clinical trials and competitor landscape to facilitate external‑internal research communication.
• Respond to unsolicited scientific inquiries from Health‑Care Providers, investigators, health‑care systems, academic medical centers and treatment team members, integrating scientific data including real‑world evidence into practice to meet customer needs.
• Deliver scientific presentations to formulary committees and other key healthcare decision makers, communicating the health‑economic model and supporting clinical data, and serve as the primary field‑based resource to address related questions.
• Demonstrate strong expertise in health‑economic model design and effectively communicate complex concepts in a clear, accessible manner to diverse HCDM audiences.
• Maintain deep knowledge of cost‑effectiveness models and budget‑impact models to support informed decision‑making and value discussions.

Requirements

Along with a results‑oriented mindset, self‑assurance, and an engaging manner, the ideal candidate has:

• MD, PhD, PharmD, PA, NP, or equivalent degree highly preferred.
• 2+ years of industry experience as a Medical Science Liaison required.
• Clinical or related practical experiences in GI/Liver preferred.
• Strong scientific and clinical acumen.
• Ability to quickly understand and translate complex scientific data and realize its potential impact on clinical practice and research needs.
• Experience in managed care/PBM, HEOR activities, or strong knowledge of P&T committee processes.
• Ability to travel up to 60%; overnights and weekends may be required, and possession of a valid driver’s license.

Salary and Benefits

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $200,000 to $220,000. The benefits for this position will include competitive compensation, health benefits (medical, dental, vision), company match 401(k), flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Additional benefits may include a company vehicle or allowance and eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on performance.

EEO Statement

Syneos Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, marital status, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status and will not be discriminated against. If you are an individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to complete any part of our application process, please contact us at: Email: [emailprotected]