Demonstrates strong scientific acumen and therapeutic expertise, effectively engaging with KOLs and HCPs while executing Medical Affairs strategies. Proficient in utilizing MSL tools and AI technologies to enhance customer engagement and inform medical strategy.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Doctorate-Level Degree2+ Years MSL ExperienceScientific/Therapeutic ExpertiseRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeStrong Data Analysis Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement a scientific engagement plan for the Maryland/DC/Virginia territory
Engage in two-way scientific exchange with KOLs and HCPs
Build relationships with community and academic HCPs/KOLs
Use MSL tools, AI tools, and insights to improve customer engagement, decision-making, processes, efficiency, and outcomes
Identify provider educational needs and provide tailored, balanced scientific responses
Deliver scientific data through clear dialogue and presentations translating complex clinical evidence
Collect and share actionable insights informing medical strategy, asset planning, and cross-functional discussions
Support investigators and internal partners for company-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies
Respond to unsolicited research and clinical inquiries with objective, compliant information
Execute Medical Affairs strategy and MSL priorities while adapting to evolving data and organizational priorities
Collaborate compliantly with MSL field partners, R&D, US and Global Medical Affairs, clinical operations, Sales, and Marketing
Maintain scientific acumen through self-study, journal clubs, seminars, congresses, and peer discussions
Foster inclusion and belonging across internal and external relationships
Develop competence in regulatory, healthcare compliance, business conduct, Medical Affairs SOPs, and guidelines
Develop a performance and development plan and conduct leadership projects with the direct manager
Complete administrative requirements, including expense reports and activity documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctorate-level degree or equivalent experience required (PharmD, PhD, MD, Advanced Practice Providers, etc.)
Postgraduate experience required for doctoral-level candidates
2+ years of relevant experience, including demonstrated success as an MSL
Strong scientific/therapeutic expertise in research, data analysis, clinical expertise, problem-solving, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration
Ability to support a defined territory with up to 70% travel
Must hold a valid US Driver’s License
Residency/fellowship preferred
Knowledge or experience of the therapeutic area preferred
Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CoPilot, computers, and remote technologies
Related clinical, research, or pharma work experience preferred
Demonstrated commitment to learning and applying emerging technologies such as AI

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement plan (pension)
401(k) savings plan
Long-term incentive program
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours for employees residing in Colorado; 56 hours for employees residing in Washington
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Inclusive interview accommodations
Equal opportunity employment

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Hard Skills

ResearchData AnalysisClinical ExpertiseProblem-SolvingStrategic ThinkingCross-Functional CollaborationEducational Needs AssessmentScientific PresentationMedical Affairs Strategy ExecutionPerformance Development Planning

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingTwo-Way Scientific ExchangeAdaptabilityCommitment to LearningFostering Inclusion

Tools & Technologies

MSL ToolsAI ToolsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointCoPilotRemote Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid US Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Healthcare ComplianceMedical Affairs SOPsClinical EvidenceCommunity EngagementAcademic HCPsKOLsInvestigator-Initiated StudiesPharma ExperienceResidency/FellowshipTherapeutic Area Knowledge