Medical Science Liaison - Northeast

BESTMSLS, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniphar Group is expanding its Medical Affairs team and seeks an experienced Medical Science Liaison for the Northeast region (Orthopedics / Musculoskeletal / Rheumatology / Sports Medicine). The MSL will build peer-to-peer scientific relationships, exchange clinical data, and support Medical Affairs initiatives across NY, NJ, PA.

The role emphasizes field-based engagement, scientific exchanges, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Travel approximately 60% is expected.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree strongly preferred (PharmD, PhD, MD/DO, NP, PA or equivalent).
• Minimum 1–2 years of MSL experience preferred; related Medical Affairs experience may be considered.
• Experience in Orthopedics, Musculoskeletal Medicine, Rheumatology, Sports Medicine, Orthobiologics, Advanced Wound Care, Dermatology or Medical Devices.
• Experience identifying, developing and maintaining relationships with KOLs and other scientific experts.
• Strong ability to interpret and communicate clinical data to a variety of audiences.
• Excellent presentation, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Self-directed, collaborative; comfortable working in a field-based environment.
• Ability to travel approximately 60%, including overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain peer-to-peer scientific relationships with physicians, surgeons, researchers, pharmacists, PAs, nurses, payers and other key stakeholders.
• Serve as a primary field-based Medical Affairs contact and provide accurate, balanced clinical and scientific information.
• Engage KOLs and other therapeutic area experts across the assigned territory.
• Present clinical and scientific data at regional and national meetings, educational programs and scientific congresses.
• Support discussions around appropriate product use and relevant clinical and health-economic data.
• Identify and support Investigator-Initiated Study opportunities.
• Identify potential clinical investigators in alignment with Medical Affairs objectives.
• Participate in and lead scientific advisory boards.
• Provide Medical Affairs support at national and regional conferences and congresses.
• Support the development of scientific and educational materials, including slide decks, monographs and other clinical resources.
• Gather and communicate relevant field insights to internal Medical Affairs stakeholders.
• Partner cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Commercial, Marketing and Market Access colleagues.
• Maintain compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Skills

MSL experience

Relationship building

Scientific communication

Education

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

Job description

Medical Science Liaison, Northeast Therapeutic Area: Orthopedics / Musculoskeletal / Rheumatology / Sports Medicine Territory: NY, NJ, PA (exact territory TBD) Salary Range: $115-150k base salary Our client is a global pharmaceutical company with a strong heritage in hyaluronic acid-based therapies and a portfolio spanning joint care and other specialty therapeutic areas. The company is expanding its U.S. Medical Affairs team and is seeking an experienced Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to support its Northeast territory. The MSL will serve as a field-based scientific expert, developing relationships with healthcare professionals, researchers, key opinion leaders and other external stakeholders. This individual will facilitate high-quality scientific exchange and provide medical and clinical support aligned with Medical Affairs objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain peer-to-peer scientific relationships with physicians, surgeons, researchers, pharmacists, PAs, nurses, payers and other key stakeholders.
• Serve as a primary field-based Medical Affairs contact and provide accurate, balanced clinical and scientific information.
• Engage KOLs and other therapeutic area experts across the assigned territory.
• Present clinical and scientific data at regional and national meetings, educational programs and scientific congresses.
• Support discussions around appropriate product use and relevant clinical and health-economic data.
• Identify and support Investigator-Initiated Study opportunities.
• Identify potential clinical investigators in alignment with Medical Affairs objectives.
• Participate in and lead scientific advisory boards.
• Provide Medical Affairs support at national and regional conferences and congresses.
• Support the development of scientific and educational materials, including slide decks, monographs and other clinical resources.
• Gather and communicate relevant field insights to internal Medical Affairs stakeholders.
• Partner cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Commercial, Marketing and Market Access colleagues.
• Maintain compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree strongly preferred, including PharmD, PhD, MD/DO, NP, PA or equivalent.
• Minimum 1–2 years of MSL experience preferred; relevant Medical Affairs experience may also be considered.
• Experience within Orthopedics, Musculoskeletal Medicine, Rheumatology, Sports Medicine, Orthobiologics, Advanced Wound Care, Dermatology or Medical Devices is strongly preferred.
• Experience identifying, developing and maintaining relationships with KOLs and other scientific experts.
• Strong ability to interpret and communicate clinical and scientific data to a variety of audiences.
• Excellent presentation, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Self-directed, collaborative and comfortable working in a field-based environment.
• Ability to travel approximately 60%, including overnight travel.

Territory Candidates must reside within the territory and have convenient access to a major airport. Relocation assistance is not provided. Territory includes: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania (exact territory TBD)

Our client is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal consideration to qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.