Manager, Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Allergy Dermatology Pennsylvania Remote

Novartis Farmacéutica; United States; Remote; USD 145,000 - 271,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for Allergy and Dermatology in Pennsylvania. The role is field-based, focusing on improving patient outcomes through strategic engagement with healthcare providers. Candidates should have a graduate degree in science or healthcare and possess strong clinical knowledge. This position involves significant travel within the territory and requires excellent relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of relevant experience or 3-5 years in medical affairs or clinical research preferred.
• Strong clinical knowledge and adherence to regulations required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and build relationships with HCPs and thought leaders.
• Engage with customers on emerging data and clinical trials.
• Support clinical trials and collaborate with internal teams.

Skills

Clinical Knowledge

Strategic Planning

Education

Graduate Degree in Science or Healthcare

Job description

Manager, Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Allergy Dermatology Pennsylvania Remote

Job ID REQ-10051322

May 12, 2025

USA

Summary

This position focuses on multiple disease states within Allergy and Dermatology Therapeutic areas.

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role is a field-based, customer-facing, non-promotional medical and scientific position. The MSL’s key objective is to impact clinical practice within the assigned territory to improve patient outcomes. The MSL must demonstrate deep therapeutic expertise, understand territory and market influences, engage scientifically with Healthcare Providers (HCPs) and medical experts, manage, and develop their territory, and execute activities aligned with the medical strategic and tactical plan, while adhering to Novartis policies and ethical standards. The MSL will inform and shape medical strategy by collecting impactful insights and understanding their strategic implications.

This territory covers Pennsylvania (excluding Philadelphia). The preferred location for the candidate is near a major airport; residence within 50 miles of the territory border is required. Relocation is not available.

Role Responsibilities

1. The MSL will leverage scientific expertise to establish and build relationships with HCPs and thought leaders, including community physicians, pharmacists, medical experts, and nurses, as aligned with medical strategy.
2. The primary responsibility involves engaging with customers through discussions on emerging data, clinical trials, patient journey barriers, market dynamics, unmet needs, pipeline updates, disease state education, adverse event reporting, and medical insights collection throughout the product lifecycle.
3. Demonstrate strategic territory planning, including identification of key stakeholders, opportunities for academic partnerships, and internal collaboration to advance therapeutic goals.

Additional responsibilities include supporting clinical trials, collaborating with internal teams, maintaining in-depth knowledge of therapeutic areas and company products, ensuring compliance with policies, executing administrative duties, and proactively addressing evolving territory needs.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range at start is approximately $145,600 - $270,400 annually, depending on experience, location, and other factors. The total package may include bonuses, stock, benefits, and more. Final pay is at the company's discretion.

About the Role

Qualifications include a graduate degree in science or healthcare (MD, PhD, PharmD, etc.), with 0-3 years of relevant experience or 3-5 years in medical affairs or clinical research preferred. Strong clinical knowledge, adherence to regulations, and field-based work with travel are required. The role covers Pennsylvania (excluding Philadelphia), with travel estimated at 60-70%.

Why Novartis: Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve lives. Join us to make a difference. Learn more at https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Note: The role requires successful completion of initial training and driving a company vehicle, with a valid driver’s license.

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