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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a (Sr) Medical Science Liaison to enhance patient care through strategic engagement with healthcare professionals. This role focuses on fostering deep relationships with key medical experts while navigating the complexities of rare diseases. The successful candidate will leverage their scientific expertise to inform clinical practices and drive impactful medical strategies. Join a company dedicated to innovation and excellence, where your contributions can lead to life-changing outcomes for patients. If you're passionate about science and healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Wellness programs

Insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k)

Stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Medical Science Liaison or similar role.
• Experience in Rare Disease, ALS, Friedreich Ataxia, or Spinal Muscular Atrophy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage with KMEs and HCPs to enhance clinical decisions related to Biogen's products.
• Build strategic, long-term relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Accountability to goals, metrics, and KPIs

Comfortable with technology

Adherence to industry ethics and rules

Education

Advanced Scientific or Clinical 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 foster 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 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

• Engage with KMEs and HCPs to increase confidence in clinical decisions related to disease and Biogen’s products, aiming to improve patient care.
• Build deep, strategic, long-term relationships with internal and external stakeholders, positioning as a partner rather than just a transactional contact.
• Respond promptly, engage frequently, and serve as a solutions-driven conduit to medical community leaders.
• Participate in projects aligned with US Medical strategy, objectives, and tactics.
• Achieve medical excellence performance goals, standards, and measurements, and report insights using Veeva with high consistency and accuracy.

Who You Are

You are a scientific or clinical professional passionate about science and healthcare, with curiosity about medical and business opportunities. You prioritize patients, payers, and physicians, collaborating to solve scientific and business challenges.

Required Skills

• Advanced Scientific or Clinical degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, DNP).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Medical Science Liaison or similar role for MSL consideration.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience for Sr MSL consideration.
• Reside within Pennsylvania / Great Lakes territory.
• Effective communication skills, confident and credible.
• Comfortable with technology and eager to learn new tools.
• Accountability to goals, metrics, and KPIs.
• Adherence to industry ethics and rules.
• Willing to travel at least 60%, including overnight and occasional weekend travel.
• At least 18 years old, with a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Preferred Skills & Therapeutic Area Expertise

• Experience in Rare Disease, ALS, Friedreich Ataxia, or Spinal Muscular Atrophy is strongly preferred.

The base salary range for this position is $162,000 - $217,000, with potential incentives including bonuses and equity. Biogen offers comprehensive benefits supporting physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being, such as wellness programs, insurance, paid time off, parental leave, 401(k), stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Why Biogen?

We are committed to excellence, innovation, and making a difference. Our environment fosters learning, growth, and the impact of individual contributions. We are dedicated to diversity and inclusion, reflecting the communities we serve. Join us in delivering life-changing medicines and changing lives.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer.