Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Neurology - South Central

Lundbeck; Arlington (TX); Remote; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking biopharmaceutical company dedicated to brain health. As a Senior MSL in Neurology, you will leverage your expertise to build strategic relationships with key opinion leaders and healthcare providers. This role offers the opportunity to influence medical strategies, support clinical research, and enhance the understanding of innovative products. With a commitment to improving lives, you will be part of a team that values collaboration and results. Enjoy a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible paid time off (PTO)

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Company match 401k

Vehicle Fleet Stipend

Long-term incentive plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of healthcare or related experience.
• 2+ years in a customer-facing Medical Affairs role.
• Ability to influence and develop trust quickly.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic relationships with KOLs and HCPs.
• Support medical strategies and gather insights.
• Participate in scientific meetings and training.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Medical Affairs

Communication skills

Data interpretation

Teamwork

Education

Advanced degree in health or life sciences

Masters or Doctoral degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Do you want to join a team where the mission is meaningful, the challenges are complex, and you can directly see the results of your hard work? Lundbeck is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing exclusively on brain health. With more than 70 years of experience in neuroscience, we are committed to improving the lives of people with neurological and psychiatric diseases. Lundbeck employees are inspired and driven by our purpose to advance brain health and transform lives. Join us on our journey of growth!

Territory – South Central

We will consider candidates who live within the territory boundaries with access to a major airport. Territory consists of Texas and Louisiana.

SUMMARY :

The Senior MSL, Neurology will apply advanced field based medical and scientific experience, subject matter knowledge, and skills in supporting medical strategies for Lundbeck compounds. Maximizes and leverages key opinion leader (KOL) relationships by identifying mutually beneficial opportunities that meet the strategic needs of internal stakeholders. Participates in and contributes to projects and initiatives that increase the value and productivity of the MSL team and Medical Affairs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Identifies, develops and fosters mutually beneficial and strategic relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), healthcare providers (HCPs) and other external stakeholders
• Serves as a trusted resource to key external stakeholders through scientific exchange and educational outreach to enhance the understanding of the scientific and medical value of Lundbeck products
• Successfully connects KOLs and external stakeholders internally to serve as advisors, investigators, expert consultants, authors, or evidence generation partners
• Executes on MSL goals and objectives in alignment with Medical Affairs product plans
• Applies advanced medical and scientific experience, subject matter expertise, and communication skills in supporting Field Medical tactics aligned with Lundbeck medical strategy
• Regularly gathers medical insights and feedback and communicates distilled and relevant information to internal stakeholders in order to inform medical strategies and contribute towards identifying unmet medical needs and data gaps
• Identifies and facilitates the submission of grant requests and investigator initiated trials (IIT) aligned with Lundbeck's medical strategies
• Upon request, assists in clinical trial and research efforts by recommending qualified investigators and research sites and conducting site outreach and support
• Fulfills unsolicited requests for medical information from health care professionals
• Actively participates in executing Lundbeck's strategy at scientific meetings by attending relevant sessions and posters, staffing the medical booth, and proactively facilitating KOL engagement with Lundbeck Medical Leadership
• Keeps abreast of scientific developments and trends in assigned therapeutic area to help identify and assess research opportunities and to support evidence generation efforts
• Contributes to ongoing scientific and medical trainings within the MSL team and to internal partners
• Upon request, provides clinical presentations and medical information to managed markets and government accounts
• Leads and / proactively participates in and contributes to Medical and cross-functional projects and initiatives
• Maintains effective and compliant communication and collaboration among internal stakeholders.
• Serves as a new hire mentor and onboarding resource for newly-hired members of the MSL team, as assigned
• Completes all required training, documentation, expense reporting, and other administrative responsibilities
• Ensures compliance with all FDA and Lundbeck requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and SKILLS :

• Accredited advanced degree in a health or life sciences related field
• 5+ years of healthcare or related experience (industry, clinical practice, research, academic, or managed markets)
• 2+ years in a customer-facing Medical Affairs role within a pharmaceutical, biotech or life sciences company
• Ability to interpret complex scientific data and translate this information to meet the educational needs of a variety of external stakeholders
• Possesses superior communication skills (both oral and written)
• Ability to influence without authority and to quickly develop trust and rapport with others
• Proven track record of teamwork, leadership, timely decision making, accountability, and results orientation in meeting objectives
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Driving is an essential duty of this job; must have a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record that meets company requirements.

The role is part of Lundbeck’s Vehicle Fleet Stipend Program and requires business use of a personal vehicle. More information on the stipend program can be found here .

PREFERREDEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and SKILLS :

• Accredited Masters degree in a health sciences related field or Doctoral degree such as DO, MD, PA, Pharm.D., PhD, NP, or APRN
• Experience in Migraine
• Experience in various fields in CNS such as Neurology
• Experience in clinical practice, research, or teaching

TRAVEL :

• This position will be field based. Willingness / Ability to travel up to 50 - 75% domestically.

The range displayed is a national range, and if selected for this role, may vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s geographical location, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.Salary Pay Range : $170,000 - $200,000 and eligibility for a 20%bonus target based on company and individual performance,and eligibility to participate in the company’s long-term incentive plan.Benefits for this position include flexible paid time off (PTO), health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, company match 401k and Vehicle Fleet Stipend. Additional benefits information can be found on our career site. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis. #LI-LM1, #LI-Remote

Why Lundbeck

Lundbeck offers a robust and comprehensive benefits package to help employees live well and protect their health, family, and everyday life. Information regarding our benefit offering can be found on the U.S. career site .

Lundbeck is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to disabled veterans and other individuals with disabilities during our employment application process. If, because of a disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit the U.S. career site .

Lundbeck is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law, rule, or regulation. Lundbeck participates in E-Verify .