Lead Medical Science Liaison, Molecular Imaging (Northeast or Chicago, IL Based)

Bayer CropScience Limited; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 169,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Bayer is hiring a Lead Medical Science Liaison in Molecular Imaging, Northeast or Chicago, IL. You will maintain scientific expertise, lead external scientific exchanges, and drive engagement with Thought Leaders.

Candidates should have at least 2 years in the field, strong communication skills, and a background in regulatory guidelines; a Bachelor’s is required and advanced degrees are a plus. The role involves collaboration across R&D, clinical, and commercial teams, with salary in a broad

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of industry experience.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of FDA/OIG requirements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain scientific expertise through ongoing education, certifications, and literature reviews.
• Lead scientific exchanges; present data to external audiences with accuracy and balance.
• Engage Thought Leaders; coordinate events, training, and advisory activities.

Skills

Presentation skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

FDA knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Lead Medical Science Liaison, Molecular Imaging (Northeast or Chicago, IL Based)

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ‘Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of this role, Lead Medical Science Liaison, Molecular Imaging (Northeast or Chicago, IL Based), are to:

Maintenance of Scientific Expertise

• Complete core training curriculum and basic MSL Certification;
• Full participation in therapeutic area updates and/or training initiatives e.g., journal clubs;
• Medical conference attendance and reviews;
• Routine self-paced reading of current publications;
• Professional licensure with CEU documentation where applicable;
• Completes recertification and advanced certification were applicable.

Direct Scientific Exchange

• Presentations to external audiences;
• Timely, accurate, specific and balanced responses to professional requests for information (PIR) in collaboration with Medical Communications;
• Adherence to SOP and FDA guidance for distribution of scientific information;
• Adherence to SOP and compliance guidelines for all external contacts;
• Prepares and presents data to internal audiences including MA and Commercial partners;
• Provides inputs for developing materials for internal and external use.

Thought Leader Engagement

• Criteria based selection and validation to identify and confirm Thought Leaders (TL) status;
• Routine contacts with TLs;
• Research site identification and investigator-initiated research (IIR) support;
• Speaker training and evaluation;
• Advisory board coordination, workshop leadership and/or presentation at advisory board;
• Coordinates National/International TLs engagement with senior management and other key internal partners.

In Addition

• Identify customer Medical/Clinical needs & challenges within the suite. Clinically and medically differentiate the features and value of Bayer products/ solutions and services across the Molecular Imaging product portfolio;
• Assist customer on basic protocol adaptation and answer to any focused/ alternative protocols inquiries for the best outcome for patients.
• Ensure a good alignment and collaboration between internal Bayer stakeholders including R&D, clinical and commercial teams;
• Drive high customer satisfaction and experience;
• Regularly report relevant competitive activity;
• Assist in planning and execution of medical field force initiatives, including training, and communications;
• Identify account / hospital influence level for input into commercial segmentation.
• Drive scientific discussions on patient needs and data gaps, e.g., IIRs.

Who You Are

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications

• At minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree is required;
• At least 2 years’ industry experience is required;
• Strong presentation, verbal, and communication skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Working knowledge of FDA, OIG requirements;
• Valid Driver’s License and eligibility to drive a company car or pooled vehicle (driving record must meet guidelines base on the company’s Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers and MVR will be reviewed as part of pre-employment screening).

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (M.D., Ph.D., D. Pharm) in Pharmacology, Medicine, Physics, Chemistry or a related field preferred;
• Background in cardiology or molecular imaging is preferred;
• At least 3 years of work experience as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is preferred.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary of between $ 168,500 to $252,800. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.. This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least: June 16,2026.

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