Senior Ophthalmology Medical Science Liaison – DC Area

Biogen; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) with match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Biogen seeks a seasoned (Senior) Medical Science Liaison to partner with US Medical Affairs, informing medical practice and the Biogen narrative for patient care. The role covers PA, DE, MD, and DC, with travel and field collaboration forming core duties.

You will build long-term relationships, deliver medical insight via Veeva, and support therapeutic areas with scientific rigor and ethical standards. Significant travel and clinical expertise are required.

Qualifications

• Advanced Scientific or Clinical degree required; Doctoral level (OD, MD, PhD, PharmD, DNP) is preferred.
• Clinical experience and subject matter expertise in Optometry or Ophthalmology is strongly preferred.
• Must live within the territory, which covers PA, DE, MD, and Washington DC.
• Effective communication : Communicates concisely, confidently, and credibly; Easily understands other points of views and responds appropriately; Listens with empathy to respond to current and future needs and adjust the communication according to the audience.
• Digital potential : Comfortable using and experimenting with technology; Embraces and optimally utilizes new tools and systems; Demonstrates a willingness and aptitude to learn if not yet well versed.
• Accountability : Delivers reliably against goals; Motivated to perform to meet and even exceed metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Views metrics and KPIs as a positive opportunity to communicate value to internal stakeholders.
• Ethical: Understands rules for industry and is committed to following them for the benefit of patients.
• Able to travel at least 60% of the time, including ability to travel overnight and occasionally on weekends.
• Must be 18 years of age or older with valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record . Must have authorization and ability to drive a company leased vehicle or rental.

Responsibilities

• Be a credible medical/ scientific expert who engages with KME and HCP to increase confidence in making the best clinical decisions pertaining to disease state and Biogen's products in the near and long term for the benefit of patient care.
• Focus on building deep, strategic, long-term relationships with internal & external stakeholder to be viewed as a partner rather than transactional.
• Be a "partner in the trenches"—be responsive, engage often and be a solutions-driven conduit to leaders in the medical community.
• Engage in projects and/or initiatives aligned to US Medical strategy, objectives and tactics
• Be highly accountable to qualitative and quantitative medical excellence performance goals, standards, and measurements. Deliver against KME engagement plans that add high value by navigating resources at the office in collaboration with field and non-field colleagues. Capture and report KME/HCP medical insights using Veeva with the highest level of consistency and accuracy to help inform the medical and clinical strategies.

Skills

Clinical expertise in Optometry/Ophth

Strong communication skills

Digital proficiency

Accountability and KPI focus

Ethical conduct

Willingness to travel 60%+

Education

Advanced scientific/clinical degree (OD/MD/PhD/PharmD/DNP)

Doctoral level preferred

Job description

Biogen seeks a seasoned (Senior) Medical Science Liaison to partner with US Medical Affairs, informing medical practice and the Biogen narrative for patient care. The role covers PA, DE, MD, and DC, with travel and field collaboration forming core duties.

You will build long-term relationships, deliver medical insight via Veeva, and support therapeutic areas with scientific rigor and ethical standards. Significant travel and clinical expertise are required.