Medical Science Liaison, Dermatology & Immunology - Pacific Northwest

SUN PHARMA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 152,500 - 186,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off benefits

Job summary

SUN PHARMA is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in Seattle to engage with healthcare professionals, communicate complex scientific information, and support dermatology products. The ideal candidate will hold a Doctorate and possess strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

With a competitive salary range of $152,500 to $186,500, this role involves significant travel and the opportunity to work autonomously while contributing to SUN's strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Dermatology background strongly preferred.
• 2 years of clinical practice and/or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
• Thorough grasp of the pharmaceutical industry and FDA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Interact with healthcare providers and thought leaders.
• Provide clinical and economic value information to payers.
• Identify and train members of SUN's speakers' bureau.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Doctorate / Terminal degree (PharmD, MD, DO, DNP)

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Job Summary

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will primarily identify and engage with a targeted group of national and regional thought leaders, healthcare professionals (HCPs), payers, and managed care accounts, providing the consistent delivery of educational and compliant scientific information in support of Dermatology products.

Responsibilities

• Interact with healthcare providers and thought leaders to communicate and advance the scientific platform as aligned with SUN’s corporate goals and objectives.
• Communicate complex scientific information and research concepts to HCPs.
• Provide clinical and economic value information to payers and formulary decision makers.
• Identify and train members of SUN’s speakers’ bureau and ensure they are updated on new data.
• Respond to requests for investigator-sponsored research (ISS) proposals and transit them into Sun; serve as point of contact with the HCPs if ISS research is accepted and funded by Sun.
• Support SUN-sponsored research.
• Provide feedback based on field interactions with healthcare providers and thought leaders to SUN stakeholders.
• Respond to scientific inquiries consistent with MSL compliance standards.
• Foster scientific relationships between SUN and healthcare providers in training.
• Lead and/or participate on committees or project teams that support MSL strategies and tactics as delegated by MSL leadership.
• Seek out opportunities to support the MSL value proposition, achieve results, and set an example for others by consistently demonstrating SUN values and leadership attributes.
• Gain customer feedback, uncover business opportunities for SUN, and pair customer’s unmet needs with available internal resources.
• Act as a strong team player who can effectively interface with SUN clinical and commercial personnel and assist in training SUN staff.
• Demonstrate tact and professionalism when communicating and interacting with others.
• Comply with all applicable SUN Health Care Compliance SOPs and U.S. regulations.

Education & Qualifications

• Doctorate / Terminal degree required (e.g., PharmD, MD, DO, DNP or equivalent).
• Dermatology background strongly preferred.
• 2 years of clinical practice and/or pharmaceutical industry field medical experience preferred.
• Thorough grasp of the pharmaceutical industry, FDA requirements, and PhRMA code.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, team, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation and education skills; ability to communicate clinical and non-clinical technical information effectively.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and independently with time management skills to effectively manage field-based responsibilities.
• Proven ability to work across a commercial and medical matrix team.
• Travel up to 60‑70%.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications.
• Valid driver’s license.

Compensation & Benefits

The presently‑anticipated base compensation pay range for this position is $152,500 to $186,500; actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. This position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.

We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, military or veteran status, generic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.