Senior Medical Science Liaison, Ophthalmology

Biogen

. Engage with Key Medical Experts and healthcare professionals to communicate the clinical and scientific narrative for Biogen’s therapies .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $165,000 - $220,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engaging with Key Medical Experts and healthcare professionals to support clinical decision-making, while effectively communicating the scientific narrative for Biogen’s therapies. Possesses advanced clinical knowledge in Optometry or Ophthalmology, along with strong relationship-building and communication skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Scientific DegreeClinical Experience in OptometryClinical Experience in OphthalmologyEffective Communication SkillsVeeva Usage

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Hard Skills

Clinical Decision-MakingMedical Insights ReportingPerformance Goals DeliveryKPI AchievementStrategic Relationship Building

Soft Skills

Solutions-Driven ApproachInterpersonal SkillsAdaptability to Technology

Tools & Technologies

Veeva

Certifications & Qualifications

Doctoral Degree (OD, MD, PhD, PharmD, DNP)

Industry Keywords

Medical ExcellenceHealthcare ProfessionalsKey Medical ExpertsEthical ConductTerritory Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engage with Key Medical Experts and healthcare professionals to communicate the clinical and scientific narrative for Biogen’s therapies
Serve as a credible medical/scientific expert supporting clinical decision-making for disease states and Biogen products
Build deep, strategic, long-term relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Act as a responsive, solutions-driven partner to leaders in the medical community
Engage in projects and initiatives aligned to US Medical strategy, objectives, and tactics
Deliver against medical excellence performance goals, standards, and measurements
Execute Key Medical Expert engagement plans in collaboration with field and non-field colleagues
Capture and accurately report KME/HCP medical insights using Veeva
Help inform medical and clinical strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 covering PA, DE, MD, and Washington DC
Able to travel at least 60% of the time, including overnight and occasional weekend travel
Must be 18 years of age or older
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
Authorization and ability to drive a company leased vehicle or rental
Effective communication skills
Comfortable using and experimenting with technology and new tools and systems
Ability to deliver against goals, metrics, and KPIs
Understanding of industry rules and commitment to ethical conduct

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
80 hours of sick time per calendar year
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
Employee Resource Groups participation
Short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities