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 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • United StatesSenior💰 $138,000 - $221,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in establishing relationships with key stakeholders in the medical community, providing scientific education, and managing projects effectively. Possesses advanced scientific knowledge and experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a focus on mentoring and training team members.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Scientific Degree (MD, OD, PhD, PharmD)3+ Years Experience In Pharmaceutical IndustryProject Management SkillsStakeholder EngagementMentoring Experience

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Hard Skills

Clinical Research ProcessesFDA Promotional GuidelinesTreatment GuidelinesScientific CommunicationProject PlanningRisk ManagementTraining Program DevelopmentScientific Literature ReviewData DisseminationKOL Engagement

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationEffective CommunicationRelationship BuildingCoachingLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

HepatologyNephrologyTransplantationMedical AffairsClinical InsightsScientific ExchangeAdvisory BoardsStakeholder ManagementProfessional SocietiesInvestigator-Initiated Studies

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
Support medical strategies, enhance thought leader relationships, and contribute to Medical Affairs projects
Develop and execute territory plans and engage KOLs through scientific exchange
Support company-sponsored research, investigator-initiated studies, and publications
Coach and support MSLs and mentor team members
Stay abreast of emerging scientific literature and clinical data
Respond to medical information requests within specified timeframes
Disseminate clinical and scientific information regarding FDA-approved and pipeline products
Collect and communicate scientific and clinical insights
Participate in advisory boards
Contribute scientific content and materials for projects and initiatives
Independently run projects, including planning, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and quality control
Coordinate work and provide coaching to achieve project goals
Lead congress planning and reporting
Build training materials and provide scientific and medical training to MSLs and internal partners
Collaborate with internal departments, professional societies, payers, clinicians, policy thought leaders, and government personnel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced scientific degree (MD, OD, PhD, PharmD) or equivalent experience
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, other healthcare environment or equivalent experience
2+ years of leadership 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
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 is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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