Medical Science Liaison, Rare Disease

Medasource; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech organization is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for remote engagement with healthcare providers focused on rare diseases. This role requires a PharmD, PhD, or MD with at least 2 years of MSL experience. The ideal candidate will thrive in dynamic environments and have a strong background in rare diseases. The position offers the flexibility of remote work within the U.S. while contributing to scientific engagement efforts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL).
• Strong preference for candidates with rare disease background.
• Experience in small or emerging biotech is preferred.
• Prior work in small or emerging biotech environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish virtual scientific engagement with HCPs.
• Deliver balanced medical information to HCPs.
• Collaborate with internal teams for field engagement.
• Contribute to referral pathway development, stakeholder mapping, and HCP targeting strategy.
• Gather and communicate field insights to medical affairs leadership to inform strategy and planning.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant clinical data, guidelines, and emerging science in rare diseases.
• Represent the company at medical conferences and scientific meetings, as needed.
• Ensure all interactions and activities comply with corporate policies and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Engagement with healthcare providers (HCPs)

Knowledge of rare diseases

Strong communication skills

Remote engagement experience

Education

PharmD, PhD, or MD

NPs with extensive experience in rare diseases

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, innovative, and self-driven Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to support medical engagement efforts within rare disease. This role is fully virtual and focused on engaging healthcare providers (HCPs) across a broad U.S. territory through remote interactions.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in rare diseases, thrive in dynamic and evolving environments, and bring an entrepreneurial mindset suited for building processes in a lean, biotech-style organization. This role requires someone comfortable working independently while maintaining close cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain virtual scientific engagement with HCPs treating patients in rare disease indications across a defined U.S. region (East or West Coast).
• Deliver accurate, balanced, and timely medical and scientific information to HCPs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, particularly commercial (sales), to ensure aligned field engagement strategies.
• Contribute to referral pathway development, stakeholder mapping, and HCP targeting strategy.
• Gather and communicate field insights to medical affairs leadership to inform strategy and planning.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant clinical data, treatment guidelines, and emerging science in rare diseases.
• Represent the company at medical conferences and scientific meetings, as needed.
• Ensure all interactions and activities comply with corporate policies and regulatory guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• PharmD, PhD, or MD required
• NPs considered with extensive experience in rare diseases
• Minimum of 2 years of MSL experience
• Strong preference for candidates with rare disease background
• Prior experience in small or emerging biotech environments preferred
• Demonstrated success in remote/virtual engagement with HCPs

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract through December 2026 + extensions

Job function

• Science, Research, and Business Development

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Biotechnology Research

Note: This role is remote (East or West Coast) within the U.S. and may require occasional travel to conferences or meetings as needed.