Medical Science Liaison

Jobtailor; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Organon is seeking a medical science liaison to support our Dermatology programs in the United States. The role requires engaging with healthcare professionals, investigators, and stakeholders to advance scientific exchange and collaborative research efforts.

The candidate will maintain dermatology expertise, present data, and support investigator-initiated trials while traveling up to 50% locally, regionally, and nationally. Residency in the US or Puerto Rico is required.

Qualifications

• PharmD, PhD, MD, NP, PA or equivalent education.
• 5 years clinical practice and/or pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Dermatology or Allergy/Immunology experience is preferred.
• Ability to travel locally, regionally, and nationally up to approximately 50%.
• US or Puerto Rico residency.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and scientific support for Organon’s Dermatology programs.
• Engage in scientific exchange with healthcare professionals, managed markets customers, academic institutions, clinical investigators, and other stakeholders.
• Identify, develop, and maintain collaborative relationships with HCPs, professional organizations, patient advocacy groups, payers, decision makers, and other key stakeholders.
• Maintain clinical, scientific, and technical expertise in dermatology.
• Present data and conduct balanced peer-to-peer scientific dialogue on Organon’s products.
• Identify pre-clinical, clinical, and post-marketing study investigators.
• Collaborate on scientific communication plans, medical-to-medical materials, and research collaborations.
• Support investigator-initiated trials and collaborate with Clinical Development colleagues on investigator selection and site performance/recruitment.
• Assist with scientific training for Commercial and internal colleagues.
• Provide scientific expertise for speaker training and advisory boards.
• Represent Organon at national and regional medical meetings.
• Respond to unsolicited medical information requests in accordance with policies and documentation requirements.
• Provide clinical support and deliver data presentations regionally and nationally.

Skills

Scientific communication

Relationship management

Presentation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

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

Job description

• Provide medical and scientific support for Organon’s Dermatology programs
• Engage in scientific exchange with healthcare professionals, managed markets customers, academic institutions, clinical investigators, and other stakeholders
• Identify, develop, and maintain collaborative relationships with HCPs, professional organizations, patient advocacy groups, payers, decision makers, and other key stakeholders
• Maintain clinical, scientific, and technical expertise in dermatology
• Present data and conduct balanced peer-to-peer scientific dialogue on Organon’s products
• Identify pre-clinical, clinical, and post-marketing study investigators
• Collaborate on scientific communication plans, medical-to-medical materials, and research collaborations
• Support investigator-initiated trials and collaborate with Clinical Development colleagues on investigator selection and site performance/recruitment
• Assist with scientific training for Commercial and internal colleagues
• Provide scientific expertise for speaker training and advisory boards
• Represent Organon at national and regional medical meetings
• Respond to unsolicited medical information requests in accordance with policies and documentation requirements
• Provide clinical support and deliver data presentations regionally and nationally

Requirements

• PharmD, PhD, MD, NP, PA or equivalent education
• 5 years clinical practice and/or pharmaceutical industry experience
• Dermatology or Allergy/Immunology experience is preferred
• Ability to develop and maintain strong, collaborative, and long-term relationships with HCPs, decision makers, and organizations
• Excellent interpersonal skills in one-on-one and group settings
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to identify opportunities for medical engagement and develop and drive scientific engagement goals and objectives
• Understanding of clinical research methodologies and ability to independently evaluate and translate scientific material
• Ability to travel locally, regionally, and nationally up to approximately 50%
• Highly motivated self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to personal and career development
• Desire to work in a quickly changing and fast-paced growing business
• Commitment to delivering results and shaping strategic business goals
• Ability to overcome ambiguity and challenge the status quo
• Ability to manage multiple programs with competing and aggressive timelines, prioritize activities, and work independently
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; experienced presenter to broad audiences including senior stakeholders
• US or Puerto Rico residency
• Ability to satisfy applicable travel and credentialing requirements, including associated vaccination prerequisites

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Dermatology and clinical research methodologies, with a strong ability to engage and collaborate with healthcare professionals and stakeholders. Proven skills in scientific communication, data presentation, and relationship management to drive strategic business goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• PharmD, PhD, MD, NP, PA
• 5 Years Clinical Practice Experience
• Dermatology Experience
• Scientific Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills

Hard Skills

• Clinical Research Methodologies
• Data Presentation
• Scientific Expertise
• Investigator-Initiated Trials Support
• Medical Engagement Development

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Relationship Management
• Motivated Self-Starter
• Ability to Overcome Ambiguity
• Strong Interpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

• Dermatology Programs
• Healthcare Professionals
• Clinical Investigators
• Patient Advocacy Groups
• Medical Meetings