Medical Science Liaison

TerSera Therapeutics

. Develop, enhance, and leverage key opinion leader relationships in therapeutic areas of interest to the company .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $165,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing key opinion leader relationships and providing scientific exchange within the pharmaceutical industry. Capable of delivering impactful presentations and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to drive research and medical affairs initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Clinical ExperiencePharmaceutical Industry KnowledgeInterpersonal SkillsScientific CommunicationLeadership

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Hard Skills

Research ExperienceMedical Information ResponsePayer PresentationsAdvisory Board Meeting ExecutionData Analysis

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsNetworkingTeamworkDecision MakingResults Orientation

Certifications & Qualifications

PharmDPhDMDBSNNP

Industry Keywords

Healthcare SystemKey Opinion LeaderMedical AffairsScientific ExchangeTherapeutic Areas

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, enhance, and leverage key opinion leader relationships in therapeutic areas of interest to the company
Enhance scientific expertise of external stakeholders via scientific exchange
Provide key field insights and competitive intelligence to Medical Affairs and cross-functional teams
Attend national and regional medical conferences and report findings to internal stakeholders
Provide medical coverage at company events and booths
Respond to medical information requests from healthcare professionals
Assist in developing and delivering training on scientific topics
Assist in developing and executing advisory board meetings and focus groups
Provide payer presentations in key accounts
Collaborate with R&D and Clinical teams on research projects
Liaise between investigators and internal stakeholders for investigator-initiated research
Participate in Medical Affairs and cross-functional projects
Establish strong account and healthcare professional relationships
Ensure accurate travel and expense reporting
Ensure adherence to TerSera policies and Code of Conduct
Maintain a safe, positive, and professional working environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Clinical and/or research experience within the US Healthcare System
Strong interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to understand and effectively communicate complex scientific data
Demonstrated ability and capacity to network and establish key relationships
Proven track record of teamwork, leadership, timely decision making and results orientation in meeting key objectives
Ability to travel overnight 60-80% of the time
Valid driver’s license with appropriate driving record history
PharmD, PhD, MD, or BSN/NP
Experience working in the pharmaceutical industry or demonstrated knowledge of how the pharmaceutical industry works
Demonstrated knowledge and awareness of therapeutic areas of interest to TerSera Therapeutics