Medical Science Liaison – Neuroscience

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Medical Science Liaison – Neuroscience

Overview

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific role responsible for engaging Scientific Experts (SEs) across the neuroscience therapy area (e.g., Alzheimer's disease). The MSL serves as a peer-to-peer scientific resource, gathers and communicates clinical insights, and supports the successful launch and lifecycle of neuroscience products. The role offers a dynamic launch environment and a clear path for professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, map, and develop peer-to-peer relationships with Scientific Experts (SEs) across the assigned neuroscience therapy area and territory.
• Provide deep disease-state and product expertise to SEs through scientific exchange.
• Respond to unsolicited medical information requests, including at scientific congresses, in line with applicable compliance standards.
• Gather, synthesize, and communicate clinical insights and scientific intelligence back to Medical Affairs and cross-functional partners; identify and validate clinical care gaps in the field based on those insights, and help tailor solutions that support a smoother and faster patient journey.
• Support company-sponsored clinical trials (site identification, scientific support) and support investigator-initiated research (IIR) submissions.
• Plan and participate in advisory boards and other external expert engagements.
• Represent the company at scientific congresses — staff medical booths, summarize emerging data, and debrief internal stakeholders on competitive intelligence.
• Partner cross-functionally with other Medical Affairs colleagues, Regulatory, Commercial and Access, operating within compliance boundaries across all interactions.
• Engage in continuous learning within the neuroscience therapy area through literature review, congress participation, and internal training.
• Drive digital innovation in scientific engagement with customers.
• Operate consistently within applicable local codes and company SOPs, including off-label communication standards.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Terminal doctorate required: PharmD, PhD, MD, DO, DMD, or DVM (or equivalent).
• English proficiency (written and oral) at advanced level (B2/C1 or higher).
• Ability to travel, including occasional overnight and weekend travel for congresses.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel within the assigned territory.
  
  

Additional Skills / Preferences

• Demonstrated learning agility and passion for science, results, and high standards.
• Ability to translate scientific information into business-relevant insights while maintaining scientific integrity.
• Proactive — takes independent action and responds quickly to evolving needs.
• Enthusiasm for digital technologies, with the ability to assimilate complex information and systems.
• Strong, demonstrable presentation skills and the ability to communicate complex scientific data clearly and compliantly.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in a compliant manner.
• Confidence and willingness to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and translate dialogue into new ideas and solutions.
• Ability to manage a complex environment and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Prior neuroscience therapeutic-area experience.
• Prior MSL or field medical experience is an advantage but not required.
  
  

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