Medical Science Liaison

Syneos Health Careers; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Dental

Vision

401k

PTO

Sick time

Job summary

Syneos Health is seeking a field-based Medical Science Liaison to support medical and scientific objectives by engaging in peer-to-peer dialogue with healthcare professionals and translating insights into strategic actions.

Ideal candidates hold an advanced degree with GI/Liver experience and are prepared for significant travel; the role emphasizes scientific exchange, education, and collaboration across the Medical Affairs team.

Qualifications

• MD, PhD, PharmD, PA, NP, or equivalent degree preferred.
• 2+ years of industry experience as a Medical Science Liaison or 5+ years of clinical or related practical experiences in GI/Liver required.
• Ability to travel up to 60%, overnights and weekends may be required, and possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain scientific relationships with KOLs; understand clinical practice to advance knowledge.
• Plan and execute medical strategy and engagement for assigned customers.
• Communicate clinical data to HCPs through presentations, educational programs, and scientific discussions.
• Serve as primary resource for unsolicited medical questions and scientific exchange.
• Identify, gather, and document field-generated scientific insights to drive innovative Medical Affairs strategies.
• Maintain scientific and clinical knowledge base through continuous learning and awareness of related scientific literature.
• Collaborate with field Medical colleagues, appropriate Commercial colleagues, and the broader organization to share Medical insights.
• Leverage knowledge of standards of care and company/investigator-sponsored clinical trials to facilitate external-internal research communication.
• Respond to unsolicited scientific inquiries of HCPs/investigators/health care systems and treatment team members, integrating real-world evidence.

Education

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

Job description

Description

Researched and relatable, science-driven and social, you're an extroverted expert.

Your advanced training has prepared you to rapidly expand your expertise and stay at the forefront of scientific innovation. You build strong relationships with ease, engage comfortably with thought leaders, and thrive in people-focused environments. Poised, articulate, and scientifically grounded, you excel as a listener, educator, and a connector of new opportunities. These qualities position you for success as a Medical Science Liaison with Syneos Health.

Responsibilities

The Medical Science Liaison is a field‑based, scientific, and clinical expert who strategically supports the medical and scientific objectives of the program. Key aspects of this role will include engaging in peer‑to‑peer scientific dialogue with healthcare professionals that translate into meaningful insights while serving as a therapeutic expert.

Additional responsibilities include

• Establish, cultivate, and maintain scientific relationships with KOL's while developing a strong understanding of clinical practice as it relates to areas of interest to advance scientific and medical knowledge.
• Plan and execute medical strategy and engagement for appropriate 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 scientific and clinical knowledge base through continuous learning and awareness of related 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 of Health Care Providers (HCPs)/investigators/health care systems/academic medical centers and treatment team members integrating scientific data including real‑world evidence into real‑life practice to meet customer needs.

Requirements

Along with your ability to remain at the forefront of your field, you must possess:

• MD, PhD, PharmD, PA, NP, or equivalent degree preferred.
• 2+ years of industry experience as a Medical Science Liaison or 5+ years of clinical or related practical experiences in GI/Liver required.
• Strong scientific & clinical acumen.
• Ability to quickly understand & translate complex scientific data & realize the potential impact of that data on clinical practice & potential research needs.
• Ability to travel up to 60%, overnights and weekends may be required, and possess a valid driver's license to drive to assigned healthcare accounts, unless otherwise specified.

At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities.

Why Syneos Health?

Each life we positively impact makes our work worthwhile. By joining one of our field medical teams, you will partner with some of the most talented clinicians in the industry and be reminded why you chose a career in healthcare. The diversification and breadth of our new and existing partnerships create a multitude of career paths and employment opportunities. Join our game‑changing, global company dedicated to creating better, smarter, faster ways to get biopharmaceutical therapies to patients. Experience the thrill of knowing that your everyday efforts are contributing to improving patients' lives around the world.

W o r k H e r e M a t t e r s E v e r y w h e r e | How are you inspired to change lives?

Syneos Health companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)

Benefits

• competitive compensation package
• Health benefits to include Medical
• Dental and Vision
• Company match 401k
• flexible paid time off (PTO)
• sick time

Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos Health complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.

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