Ophthalmology Medical Science Liaison

Syneos Health Commercial Solutions; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Syneos Health is seeking a Medical Science Liaison in ophthalmology to serve as a field-based scientific expert and strategic partner, translating clinical data into meaningful insights.

You will engage with healthcare professionals and KOLs, plan and execute medical strategy, deliver technical presentations, and travel up to 60–80% within the assigned territory; base salary ranges from $180,000 to $197,500, with potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in life sciences (e.g., PharmD, PhD, MD, NP, PA, OD) is required.
• 3+ years of Medical Science Liaison experience (eye care preferred).
• Deep scientific knowledge and passion for ophthalmology.
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex clinical data.
• Strong presentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 60–80% within the assigned territory; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Engage in peer-to-peer scientific dialogue with healthcare professionals to translate insights.
• Establish and maintain scientific relationships with KOLs; understand clinical practice.
• Plan and execute medical strategy and engagement for assigned customers.
• Communicate clinical data through presentations, educational programs, and discussions.
• Identify and document field-generated insights to guide Medical Affairs strategies.
• Collaborate with Medical, Commercial, and cross-functional teams to share insights.
• Stay updated with scientific literature to enable meaningful scientific exchange.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Travel readiness

Education

PharmD/PhD/MD/NP/PA/OD or life sciences degree

Job description

Description

Researched and relatable, science-driven and social, you’re an extroverted expert. 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 thrive in people-focused environments. Poised, articulate, and scientifically grounded, you excel as a listener, educator, and a connector of new opportunities. These qualities position you for success as a Medical Science Liaison with Syneos Health.

Researched and relatable, science-driven and social, you’re an extroverted expert. 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 thrive in people-focused environments. Poised, articulate, and scientifically grounded, you excel as a listener, educator, and a connector of new opportunities. 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 the medical and scientific objectives of the program. Key aspects of this role will include engaging in peer-to-peer scientific dialogue with healthcare professionals that translate into meaningful insights while serving as a therapeutic expert.

Additional responsibilities include

• Establish, cultivate, and maintain scientific relationships with KOL’s while developing a strong understanding of clinical practice as it relates to areas of interest to advance scientific and medical knowledge.
• Plan and execute medical strategy and engagement for appropriate assigned customer.
• Communicate clinical and scientific data to KOLs and healthcare professionals through presentations, educational programs, and scientific discussions.
• Serve as the primary resource to provide support for addressing unsolicited medical questions and other scientific exchange matters.
• Identify, gather, and document field generated scientific insights to drive innovative Medical Affairs strategies while complying with industry and corporate policies and procedures.
• Maintain scientific and clinical knowledge base through continuous learning and awareness of related scientific literature to enable meaningful scientific exchange
• Collaborate with field-based Medical colleagues, appropriate Commercial colleagues, and the broader organization to provide scientific expertise and share Medical insights in support of internal and external activities

Requirements

Along with your ability to remain at the forefront of your field, you must possess:

• Advanced degree required (e.g., PharmD, PhD, MD, NP, PA, OD or equivalent in life sciences)
• 3+ years of prior Medical Science Liaison experience (in eye care highly preferred)
• Deep scientific knowledge and genuine passion for ophthalmology
• Prior experience with payer presentations is a plus
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex clinical and scientific data
• Strong presentation, communication, and collaboration skills
• Willingness to travel up to 60–80% within assigned territory
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel by car and air

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $180,000-$197,500 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/bonus based on company and / or individual performance

At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities.

Why Syneos Health?

Each life we positively impact makes our work worthwhile. By joining one of our field medical teams, you will partner with some of the most talented clinicians in the industry and be reminded why you chose a career in healthcare. The diversification and breadth of our new and existing partnerships create a multitude of career paths and employment opportunities. Join our game-changing, global company dedicated to creating better, smarter, faster ways to get biopharmaceutical therapies to patients. Experience the thrill of knowing that your everyday efforts are contributing to improving patients’ lives around the world.

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Syneos Health companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)

Syneos Health has a voluntary COVID-19 vaccination policy. We strongly encourage all employees to be fully vaccinated. Additionally, certain local governments or Syneos Health customers may have vaccine requirements that apply to some of our employees. These employees are required to submit proof of vaccination to Syneos Health and maintain compliance with these requirements.

At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position will include a competitive compensation package, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, 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.