Senior Medical Sciences Liaison – Mid Atlantic Region (WV, DC, MD, VA, NC, SC, TN, KY, GA)

Aquestive Therapeutics

. Support AQST therapeutic areas, programs, and approved products as a field-based medical expert .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia • United StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in medical affairs with a focus on advancing scientific relationships and educating stakeholders. Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage key opinion leader (KOL) relationships effectively within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Doctoral Level Degree In Medical Field3–5 Years Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology ExperienceAllergy/Immunology ExpertiseKOL Relationship ManagementStrong Presentation And Writing Skills

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Hard Skills

Medical KnowledgeScientific Data InterpretationProject SupportCME Program SupportResearch Efforts Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsResults-OrientedSelf-Motivated

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryBiotechnology IndustryHealthcareKOL ContributionsTherapeutic Areas

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support AQST therapeutic areas, programs, and approved products as a field-based medical expert
Advance scientific and medical relationships with key healthcare community members
Educate external and internal stakeholders on safe and appropriate product use
Generate and apply scientific and medical knowledge to advance company projects
Report to the Field Director of Medical Affairs and operate independently from Commercial
Develop and maintain scientific and medical knowledge in assigned therapeutic areas and disease states
Identify, develop, and manage KOL relationships across academic and community settings
Interpret and disseminate balanced, factual scientific, clinical, and health economic data
Lead identification, cultivation, and integration of KOL contributions and insights
Identify opportunities for medical contributions supporting or expanding programs and therapies
Gather and evaluate new information related to AQST products and therapeutic interests
Deliver project support according to established objectives
Provide support for unsolicited medical information requests
Support CME programs and investigator-initiated research efforts
Manage relationships with priority KOLs across the defined Mid-Atlantic geographic territory

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctoral level degree in a medical and/or scientific field required (PharmD, PhD, MD/DO, DNP, or equivalent)
A degree in a relevant medical and/or scientific field with strong related experience may be considered
Minimum of 3–5 years in a relevant pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry role or in healthcare required
Experience in allergy/immunology highly desired
Pediatric experience helpful
Ability to travel 60% of time, including overnights and weekends as necessary
Solid interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to build relationships
Ability to organize, prioritize, work effectively, and operate independently in a dynamic field-based environment
Strong presentation and writing skills
Results-oriented and self-motivated
Final candidate must complete a drug test and background check before employment begins
Must comply with the company’s drug-free workplace policy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Quarterly incentive bonus plan eligibility
Growth opportunities within Medical Affairs based on performance and organizational needs
Equal employment opportunity protections