Medical Science Liaison - Great Lakes

PharmaEssentia; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Generous paid time-off

401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match

Up to $150 monthly cell phone reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Free parking

Job summary

PharmaEssentia is seeking a Medical Science Liaison to foster relationships within the medical community, focusing on hematology and oncology. The ideal candidate will hold an advanced degree and have at least 3 years of experience in a similar role. Responsibilities include providing medical information, supporting clinical trials, and maintaining scientific expertise. This remote position requires residing in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, or Kentucky, and offers comprehensive medical benefits, flexible spending accounts, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a field medical/MSL role in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Broad knowledge of general medicine with a focus on hematology and oncology.
• Ability to articulate complex programs to KOLs.

Responsibilities

• Establish presence in the medical community.
• Support development of key opinion leaders within community clinics and academic centers.
• Provide scientific support and communications to customers.

Skills

Relationship development

Excellent communication skills

Networking

Project planning

Scientific expertise in hematology and oncology

Education

Advanced Degree (PhD, PharmD, or MD)

Job description

About PharmaEssentia

PharmaEssentia Corporation is a rapidly growing biopharmaceutical innovator. We are leveraging deep expertise and proven scientific principles to deliver effective new biologics for challenging diseases in hematology and oncology, with one product approved and a diversifying pipeline. We believe in the potential to improve both health and quality of life for patients with limited options today through rigorous research and innovative thinking. Founded in 2003 and listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange, we are expanding our global presence with operations in the U.S., Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and China, and a world‑class biologics production facility in Taichung.

Position Overview

The primary responsibility of a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is the exchange of medical information with health care professionals involved in managing myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs). As a key member of the Medical Affairs Team, you will facilitate and develop relationships with the medical/scientific community, including physicians and medical centers, by communicating product‑related information to investigators and institutions. You will also provide information on research developments, new clinical trials, and new concepts in medical treatment to bring our flagship product to market for the treatment of polycythemia vera (PV).

Key Responsibilities

• Establish a respectable PharmaEssentia presence in the medical community.
• Identify and develop relationships with the medical community, thought leaders, and treatment advocates.
• Liaise and support the development of key and regional opinion leaders within a broad customer segmentation (community clinics, integrated delivery networks (IDNs), academic centers, etc.).
• Provide high quality medical and scientific support/communications to internal and external customers (e.g., advisory board meetings, regional training courses/workshops together with KOL/ROL, support of speakers with presentations and literature research).
• Lead medical education (disease statement, guidelines, and product information upon FDA approval).
• Manage studies and ensure that proposals are aligned with medical objectives within PharmaEssentia locally and globally, ensuring study projects are in line with commercial objectives.
• Maintain a high level of scientific and technical expertise in hematology, oncology, and blood disorders. Develop and increase knowledge of medical literature and prepare and present critical reviews of scientific publications and congresses, internally and externally.
• Complete necessary documentation to ensure knowledge preservation (e.g., CRM reports) and utilize the necessary tools to develop and follow up on strategic measures (project plans).
• Write and ensure timely submission of locally relevant abstracts at congresses.
• Provide cross‑functional support for Market Access and other Medical Affairs activities.
• Monitor competitor activities and marketplace changes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced Degree Required (PhD, PharmD, or MD).
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including 3+ years in a field medical/MSL role.
• Broad knowledge of general medicine with a focus in hematology, oncology or interferons.
• Knowledge in planning and execution of scientific studies and clinical trials.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key thought‑leaders.
• Ability to introduce the disease state to the KOL community and articulate complex programs.
• Development of product knowledge and knowledge of Company and science.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills (including presentations).
• Strong networking skills (includes internal teams).
• On‑time completion of goals with high‑quality results.
• Project planning and execution.
• Quality of judgment and decision making.
• Initiative on addressing issues for the team (“roll up your sleeves attitude”).
• Ability to maintain collaborative relationships within a dynamic team environment.
• Adherence and compliance with all required regulatory and GCP guidelines.

Benefits Of Working With Our Team

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• Generous paid time‑off
• 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Up to $150 monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free parking

EEO Statement

At PharmaEssentia USA, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. PharmaEssentia USA believes that diversity and inclusion among our team are critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

This is a remote role. The hired candidate must reside in the designated territory (MI, IN, OH, or KY).