Senior Medical Science Liaison

Neurocrine Biosciences

. Establish peer-to-peer, science-based relationships with key opinion leaders and healthcare decision makers .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona • United StatesSenior💰 $185,200 - $253,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in establishing relationships with key opinion leaders and healthcare decision makers while delivering credible medical presentations. Proficient in project management, healthcare compliance, and drug development processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PharmD Or PhD In Health ScienceCNS Therapeutic Area ExperienceLeadership And Mentoring SkillsHealthcare Compliance KnowledgeProject Management Skills

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Scientific PresentationsData Compilation And InterpretationTerritory ManagementAnalytical ThinkingProblem-SolvingCommunication Plans ExecutionDrug Development UnderstandingRegulatory Trends Knowledge

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsMotivation And Self-DisciplineTeam CollaborationDiplomacy Skills

Tools & Technologies

SOPsFDA Guidelines

Industry Keywords

Field-Based PositionHealthcare Decision MakersKey Opinion LeadersPharmaceutical Industry Best PracticesPatient Advocacy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish peer-to-peer, science-based relationships with key opinion leaders and healthcare decision makers
Deliver fair, balanced, and credible medical and scientific presentations
Support company-sponsored and investigator-initiated research
Participate in conferences and meetings as a scientific expert on the company’s behalf
Train faculty on scientific content for the company’s speaker’s bureau
Serve as a scientific resource for key opinion leaders and internal personnel
Obtain key opinion leader insights to strategically guide educational efforts in relevant therapeutic areas
Compile and interpret available data, including congress presentations, key opinion leader interactions, and posters, to provide clinical insights into the emerging therapeutic landscape
Perform responsibilities in accordance with FDA guidelines, healthcare compliance requirements, SOPs, and pharmaceutical industry best practices
Represent the company at identified patient advocacy, professional society, or other meetings as needed
Guide and mentor less experienced colleagues
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

PharmD or PhD in a health science field and 4+ years of previous work experience in an equivalent field-based position, with 2+ years of CNS therapeutic area experience preferred
OR MD/DO degree and 2+ years of related experience
Ability to anticipate business and industry issues and recommend process, technical, or service improvements
Broad expertise or unique knowledge
In-depth expertise in the discipline and broad knowledge of closely related areas
Ability to work as part of and lead multiple teams
Leadership and mentoring skills
Excellent computer skills
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical thinking skills
Ability to meet multiple deadlines across varied projects and programs with accuracy and efficiency
Excellent project management and project leadership skills
Motivation, self-discipline, and comfort working in team and individual contributor roles
Excellent communication and diplomacy skills, including combining scientific knowledge and communication skills
Proficiency in territory management and execution of scientific leader communication plans
Demonstrated ability to develop strong business relationships with healthcare professionals, key decision makers, and external and internal collaborators
Proven ability to meet individual goals and continuously improve relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities
Solid understanding of drug development and product life-cycle management preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare compliance requirements and regulatory trends impacting field medical

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus with a target of 30% of earned base salary
Eligibility to participate in equity-based long-term incentive program
Retirement savings plan with company match
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Paid personal days
Paid caregiver/parental leave
Paid medical leave
Medical coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage