Senior Medical Science Liaison – Podiatry, Men’s Health, Ortho

Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals

. Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the medical/scientific community within the assigned geographic and therapeutic area .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $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 in the medical community, while effectively communicating scientific content and managing projects. Possesses advanced scientific knowledge and experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a focus on training and mentoring.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Scientific Degree (MD, OD, PhD, PharmD)3+ Years Experience In Pharmaceutical IndustryKOL Engagement StrategiesProject Management SkillsMentoring Experience

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Hard Skills

Clinical Research ProcessesFDA Promotional GuidelinesTreatment GuidelinesScientific Data CommunicationProject PlanningStakeholder ManagementTraining Program DevelopmentScientific Inquiry ResearchRisk ManagementData Translation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationCoaching AbilitiesRelationship BuildingCustomer Focus

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

HepatologyNephrologyTransplantationMedical AffairsScientific ExchangeClinical InsightsEthical GuidelinesStakeholder EngagementAdvisory BoardsField-Based Role

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the medical/scientific community within the assigned geographic and therapeutic area
Provide credible clinical/scientific data and education to clinicians, key opinion leaders, professional societies, and payers
Develop and engage KOLs through scientific exchange and respond to scientific requests
Assess KOL alignment with scientific platform elements to inform territory and medical strategy
Develop KOL Advocates and Collaborators within the assigned territory
Support company-sponsored research, investigator-initiated studies, and publications associated with MNK products
Coach and support MSLs in gaining KOL access and developing engagement strategies
Research and identify KOLs and Focus KOLs for the assigned therapeutic area
Build and execute territory plans and complete independent pre-call planning
Stay abreast of emerging scientific literature and clinical data and translate data into applicable knowledge
Respond to MIRFs within specified timeframes
Ensure timely, ethical, and customer-focused dissemination of clinical and scientific information regarding FDA-approved and pipeline products
Collect and organize scientific and clinical insights, including new data, competitive information, and customer insights
Participate in advisory boards and respond to directed insight requests
Contribute scientific content and build materials for projects and initiatives
Independently run projects, including planning, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and quality control
Coordinate others’ work and provide coaching to achieve project goals
Mentor MSLs and lead congress planning and reporting
Build training materials using effective instructional design techniques
Provide scientific and medical training and support to MSLs and internal partners
Collaborate across marketing, sales, research and development, strategy/portfolio management, regulatory, and medical affairs
Report to the Field Director of MSLs
Travel up to 60% in a field-based role

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced scientific degree (MD, OD, PhD, PharmD) or equivalent experience
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, other healthcare environment or equivalent experience
2+ years of leadership preferred
Thorough knowledge of medicine, treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, customer strategies, and FDA promotional guidelines, regulations, and ethical guidelines 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
Demonstrated ability to manage projects including timelines, stakeholder management, and control risks
Demonstrated ability to build and facilitate effective training programs
Experience in a mentoring role
Ability to independently research responses to scientific inquiries
Ability to identify and build effective plans for engaging KOLs in territory
Must be a strong team player and effectively collaborate with internal departments
Possess a valid driver’s license
Prior experience in Hepatology, Nephrology, or Transplantation preferred
Ability to travel up to 60% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

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