Medical Science Liaison – Hepatology

Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals

. Establish, develop, and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the assigned geographic and therapeutic area .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $138,000 - $221,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and stakeholders while effectively communicating scientific and clinical information. Possesses a strong understanding of FDA guidelines and clinical research processes relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.

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Advanced Scientific Degree (MD, OD, PhD, PharmD)Experience in Pharmaceutical IndustryKnowledge of FDA Promotional GuidelinesAbility to Communicate Scientific ContentExperience in Hepatology, Nephrology, or Transplantation

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Hard Skills

Clinical Research ProcessesTreatment GuidelinesMedical Affairs CommunicationsScientific Content DevelopmentStakeholder Relationship Management

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationEffective CommunicationRelationship Building

Industry Keywords

KOL EngagementFDA RegulationsPharmaceutical IndustryHealthcare EnvironmentClinical Insights

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish, develop, and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the assigned geographic and therapeutic area
Serve as a credible source of clinical/scientific data and technical/practical education for clinicians, KOLs, professional societies, and payers
Develop relationships with focus KOLs through scientific exchange
Communicate scientific, medical, technical, or reactive product content in peer-to-peer dialogue
Support HCP field education, training, and safe use of drugs or biologics
Assess KOL alignment with key scientific discussion topics to inform territory and medical strategy
Identify KOL Advocates and Collaborators
Support company-sponsored, investigator-initiated, and external collaborative research and publications
Disseminate clinical and scientific information regarding FDA-approved and pipeline products
Respond to MIRFs within specified timeframes
Collect scientific and clinical insights to optimize Medical Affairs communications and coordinated activities
Participate in advisory boards
Contribute scientific content and build project materials
Participate in team calls, projects, and activities
Collaborate with MSL colleagues and cross-functional internal and external stakeholders
Report to the MSL Field Director
Travel up to 60% in a field-based role

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Advanced scientific degree (MD, OD, PhD, PharmD) or clinical degree (NP, PA) preferred
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, other healthcare environment or equivalent experience is preferred
Thorough knowledge of medicine, treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, customer strategies, and FDA promotional guidelines, regulations, and ethical guidelines is preferred
Demonstrated ability to access and develop relationships with high-level stakeholders
Ability to effectively communicate scientific content through 1:1 meetings, small group interactions, and in writing
Must be a strong team player and effectively collaborate with internal departments
Prior experience in Hepatology, Nephrology, or Transplantation preferred
Demonstrated ability to access and develop relationships with external stakeholders
Ability to travel, up to 60% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits
Bonus eligibility in accordance with the applicable program