Senior Medical Science Liaison

LivaNova

. Establish and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with health care providers, medical and scientific experts, and key opinion leaders .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical affairs and medical strategy, with a strong focus on establishing relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and providing insights for product development. Proficient in managing clinical studies and ensuring compliance within the medical affairs framework.

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Clinical Affairs ExperienceMedical Affairs StrategyKey Opinion Leader EngagementClinical Research in EpilepsyCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Clinical StrategyMedical EducationData PresentationAction Plan DevelopmentPerformance Metrics ReportingSite IdentificationTrial RecruitmentScientific CommunicationNeeds-Based SupportMarket Development

Soft Skills

Time ManagementProactive Team PlayerFlexibilityIndependent WorkRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

M.D.Ph.D.PharmD

Industry Keywords

Medical Device IndustryNeuromodulationEpilepsyStakeholder InsightsComplianceContinuous ImprovementField-Based RoleScientific ExpertiseClinical StudiesAdvisory Boards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with health care providers, medical and scientific experts, and key opinion leaders
Provide external stakeholder insights to internal colleagues for product and market development and life cycle management
Develop understanding of the regional landscape and specialties involved in patient care
Generate and execute tactical regional plans providing needs-based, value-added support to the medical and scientific community
Support investigator-initiated research and company-sponsored clinical studies and registries, including site identification, trial recruitment, and presentation of final approved data
Collaborate on publications, advisory boards, medical education, training, and speaker development
Identify, profile, prioritize, and map thought leaders
Provide up-to-date medical information, disease expertise, and product information, including fair and balanced scientific-information responses
Communicate clinical insights on new data to inform clinical and market development strategy
Serve as a scientific peer-to-peer resource for external disease experts and internal stakeholders
Train internal stakeholders on relevant scientific and medical topics
Maintain compliant communication among internal stakeholders
Maintain accurate reporting and documentation of action plans and key performance metrics
Develop and maintain action plans and performance indicators supporting regional, functional, and corporate goals
Support standardization and continuous improvement of medical affairs strategy and procedures
Ensure medical affairs activities align with strategic plan objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidates must be based in California
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, pharmacy, or other medical-related discipline
Advanced degree or relevant certification preferred, e.g., M.D., Ph.D. PharmD
Experience (≥3 years) in clinical affairs, medical affairs and/or clinical strategy in the medical device industry
Clinical or research experience in epilepsy and neuromodulation is highly desirable
Demonstrated ability to establish networks and active relationships with Key Opinion Leaders
Understanding and demonstrated ability to work compliantly in a field-based role, within the medical affairs organization, in collaboration with the commercial organization
Demonstrated ability to embrace responsibilities and to achieve goals
Strong initiative and desire to work as part of a cross-functional team
Excellent time management
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Pro-active team player, flexible, and ability to work in ambiguous situations
Up to 50% travel within the region, including some weekends

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision
Personal and Vacation Time
Retirement & Savings Plan (401K)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Training & Education Assistance
Bonus Referral Program
Service Awards
Employee Recognition Program
Flexible Work Schedules
Discretionary annual bonus