Medical Science Liaison

Syneos Health; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Health benefits

401(k) company match

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

Syneos Health is seeking a Medical Science Liaison in San Francisco, CA to engage with healthcare professionals and support clinical trials. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, particularly in Neurology and Rare Disease.

Responsibilities include strategic scientific engagement, patient recruitment support, and collaboration with clinical research stakeholders. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and a willingness to travel. A competitive compensation package and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in clinical trial operations.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strategic scientific relationships with key opinion leaders.
• Support trial execution by collaborating with various stakeholders.
• Gather and communicate actionable medical insights.

Skills

Clinical trial support

Patient recruitment

Scientific communication

Neurology expertise

Education

Advanced degree (e.g., PharmD, PhD, MD)

Job description

Updated: June 16, 2026

Location: San Francisco, CA, United States

Job ID:16070-OTHLOC-CIxvYfws

Overview

Researched and relatable, science-driven and social, you’re an extroverted expert who thrives in fast‑paced clinical environments. 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 excel at collaborating with investigators and study sites. Poised, articulate, and scientifically grounded, you excel as a listener, educator, and a connector of new opportunities. In this Medical Affairs role, you will serve as a scientific expert responsible for non‑promotional scientific exchange, insight gathering, and strategic engagement with key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals. Simultaneously, you will partner with clinical research stakeholders to support the successful execution of clinical trials through site engagement, patient recruitment support, and enrollment optimization. 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 both the medical objectives of the program and the successful execution of clinical trials. Key aspects of this role include engaging in peer‑to‑peer scientific dialogue with healthcare professionals and serving as a key field resource for study sites.

• Establish, cultivate, and maintain strategic scientific relationships with KOLs, principal investigators, study coordinators, and other healthcare professionals while developing a strong understanding of clinical practice and evolving therapeutic landscapes.
• Partner with Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, CRO partners, and investigative sites to support effective study startup, protocol understanding, and trial execution.
• Execute non‑promotional scientific exchange and communicate clinical and scientific data through presentations, educational programs and scientific discussions.
• Collaborate with investigative sites to develop and implement patient identification, recruitment, and retention strategies to support enrollment goals, including taking responsibility for building out referral networks.
• Monitor site engagement and enrollment activity, proactively identifying and helping resolve operational barriers impacting study execution or patient recruitment, and facilitating communication for timely issue escalation.
• Gather, analyze, and communicate actionable medical insights, as well as field‑based insights related to recruitment challenges, site engagement trends, and operational needs to support cross‑functional internal teams.
• Serve as a therapeutic and scientific resource for healthcare professionals by addressing unsolicited medical questions and facilitating meaningful scientific dialogue.
• Maintain deep scientific and clinical expertise through continuous learning, scientific literature review, and awareness of emerging data and treatment trends.
• Support congress activities, advisory boards, and other medical education initiatives as appropriate.

Requirements

• Advanced degree preferred (e.g., PharmD, PhD, MD, DNP, PA, or equivalent)
• 2+ years’ experience supporting clinical trial operations, patient recruitment, or investigative site engagement required
• Knowledge of clinical trial/research design, conduct, and understanding of clinical study results
• Deep scientific knowledge and genuine passion for Neurology & Rare Disease
• Experience in Epilepsy & Pediatrics is a strong plus
• Experience engaging healthcare professionals in scientific exchange
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex clinical and scientific data
• Strong presentation, oral, and written communication skills with the ability to effectively engage a variety of clinical research stakeholders
• Willingness to travel
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel by car and air

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $190,000 to $210,000. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. In addition, some positions may include a company car or car allowance and eligibility to earn commissions or bonus based on company and/or individual performance.

Benefits

The benefits for this position will include a competitive compensation package, health benefits to include medical, dental and vision, company match 401(k), flexible paid time off (PTO) and 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.

Equal‑Opportunity Employer 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 the application process, please contact us at: Email: [email protected]