Demonstrates strong scientific and therapeutic expertise, with the ability to engage effectively with KOLs and HCPs while leveraging AI tools for improved decision-making. Proven experience in executing Medical Affairs strategies and fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Doctorate Level Degree2+ Years MSL ExperienceScientific/Therapeutic ExpertiseAI Technology AdoptionCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement a scientific engagement plan for the New Jersey territory
Engage in two-way scientific exchange with KOLs and HCPs
Cultivate professional relationships with community and academic HCPs/KOLs
Use MSL tools and insights to guide customer engagement strategy
Leverage AI tools and insights to improve decision-making, processes, efficiency, and outcomes
Identify provider educational needs and deliver tailored, scientifically balanced responses
Present clinical evidence and translate complex data into meaningful scientific discussions
Collect, consolidate, and submit actionable insights informing medical strategy and asset planning
Provide point-of-contact support to 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
Support the development of others’ scientific and clinical acumen
Foster inclusion and belonging internally and externally
Maintain knowledge of regulatory, healthcare compliance, corporate conduct, and Medical Affairs policies
Develop a performance and development plan with the direct manager
Conduct leadership projects supporting medical planning and organizational capabilities
Complete administrative requirements, including expense reports and activity documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Doctorate level degree or equivalent experience is required (PharmD, PhD, MD, Advanced Practice Providers, etc.)
Post graduate experience is 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
Therapeutic clinical experience preferred
2+ years of therapeutic area experience preferred
Residency/fellowship preferred
Board certification for clinical degrees preferred
Demonstrated commitment to learning emerging technologies, such as AI

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year
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 the 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 process and accommodation support

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisClinical ExpertiseProblem-SolvingStrategic ThinkingScientific Engagement Planning

Soft Skills

Relationship CultivationCommunicationLeadershipAdaptabilityInclusion and Belonging

Tools & Technologies

MSL ToolsAI ToolsMedical Affairs Policies

Certifications & Qualifications

Board Certification for Clinical DegreesResidency/Fellowship

Industry Keywords

Healthcare ComplianceClinical Evidence PresentationKOL EngagementHCP InteractionMedical Strategy