(Sr) Medical Science Liaison, Rare Disease - PA & Great Lakes (PA, MI, OH, IN)

Biogen, Inc.; Indiana (PA, MI); On-site; USD 162,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Medical Science Liaison to enhance patient outcomes through strategic partnerships with healthcare professionals. This role involves engaging with Key Medical Experts and ensuring the effective communication of clinical insights related to rare diseases. The ideal candidate will possess a doctoral degree and have a strong background in the pharmaceutical field, demonstrating exceptional communication and problem-solving skills. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and excellence, where your contributions will significantly impact patient care and the healthcare community.

Benefits

Wellness programs

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k)

Stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2+ years as a Medical Science Liaison in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge in Rare Disease and clinical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Build strategic relationships with healthcare professionals.
• Engage with Key Medical Experts to support clinical decisions.
• Capture and report medical insights accurately.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Scientific knowledge

Clinical expertise

Technology proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Education

Doctoral degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, DNP)

Tools

Veeva

Job description

(Sr) Medical Science Liaison, Rare Disease - PA & Great Lakes (PA, MI, OH, IN)

• Full-time
• Region: US
• Department: Medical Affairs

About this role

The (Sr) Medical Science Liaison role is a part of US Medical Affairs, a strategic partner within Biogen, that helps inform medical practice across our therapeutic areas and pipeline to improve meaningful patient outcomes. The MSL enables critical stakeholder engagement with Key Medical Experts (KMEs) and other healthcare professionals (HCPs) so they understand the clinical and scientific narrative for Biogen’s therapies. Biogen’s priority is to continue to foster and enable a diverse and inclusive workforce – representing age, gender, sexual identity, race, ethnicity, Veterans, and people with disabilities – that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients who we serve.

This territory will cover Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. The successful candidate must reside within the boundaries of the territory.

What You Will Do

• Build deep, strategic, long-term relationships with internal & external stakeholders, being viewed as a partner rather than transactional.
• Engage with Key Medical Experts (KMEs) and healthcare professionals (HCPs) to increase confidence in clinical decisions related to disease states and Biogen’s products.
• Be responsive, engage often, and serve as a solutions-driven conduit to medical community leaders.
• Participate in projects and initiatives aligned with US Medical strategy, objectives, and tactics.
• Achieve medical excellence performance goals, standards, and measurements, including capturing and reporting medical insights using Veeva with high accuracy to inform strategies.

Who You Are

You are a scientific or clinical professional with a passion for science and deep knowledge. You are curious about healthcare and business opportunities, and you prioritize patients, payers, and physicians in your work, collaborating to solve scientific and business challenges.

Required Skills

• Advanced Scientific or Clinical degree; Doctoral (MD, PhD, PharmD, DNP) level required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Medical Science Liaison or similar role within the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry for MSL consideration.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience for Sr MSL consideration.
• Reside in Pennsylvania / Great Lakes territory (Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan).
• Effective communication skills; confident, credible, and empathetic listening and responding.
• Comfortable with technology and eager to learn new tools and systems.
• Reliable in delivering against goals, motivated to meet/exceed KPIs, and able to view metrics positively.
• Committed to ethical practices and following industry rules.
• Willing to travel at least 60%, including overnight and occasional weekend travel, assuming health concerns are managed.
• Must be 18+ with a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record, and able to operate company leased or rental vehicles.

Preferred Skills & Therapeutic Area Specific Skills

• Clinical experience and expertise in Rare Disease, ALS, Friedreich Ataxia, and/or Spinal Muscular Atrophy are strongly preferred.

The base salary range is $162,000 - $217,000, determined by skills, experience, location, and internal factors. Employees are eligible for short- and long-term incentives, including bonuses and equity. Biogen offers comprehensive benefits supporting physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being, such as wellness programs, disability insurance, paid time off, parental leave, 401(k), stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Why Biogen?

We are a global team committed to excellence and innovation. As a mid-sized biotech company, we offer stability and growth opportunities, with a focus on delivering life-changing medicines. Our culture emphasizes inclusion, diversity, and belonging, reflecting the communities we serve and fostering a collaborative environment where every employee can thrive. We are dedicated to DE&I and consider all qualified applicants without discrimination.