Senior Medical Science Liaison – Northeast Region

Zentalis Pharmaceuticals

. Develop and maintain long-term, strategic scientific relationships with key opinion leaders, investigators, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing strategic scientific relationships and executing engagement plans with key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals. Proficient in interpreting complex clinical data and providing scientific support for clinical development and research activities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree Or Advanced Clinical/Scientific Degree5 Years Biotechnology Or Pharmaceutical Experience3 Years MSL Or Comparable Field Medical RoleOncology ExperienceStrong Working Knowledge Of GCP And FDA Regulations

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Hard Skills

Scientific Data InterpretationMedical Education DeliveryStrategic Engagement Plan DevelopmentClinical Trial SupportActionable Medical Insights Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Presentation SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office ApplicationsExcelWordPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Medical AffairsKey Opinion LeadersClinical DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceBiotechnologyPharmaceutical

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain long-term, strategic scientific relationships with key opinion leaders, investigators, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals
Develop and execute strategic engagement plans for key opinion leaders, investigators, and priority accounts within the assigned territory
Identify new investigators, sites, and scientific engagement opportunities
Conduct fair-balanced, non-promotional scientific exchange and deliver scientific presentations and medical education to healthcare professionals
Interpret and communicate complex clinical and scientific data appropriately for the audience
Identify, analyze, document, and communicate actionable medical insights and competitive intelligence
Support local, regional, and national scientific meetings through key opinion leader engagement, scientific exchange, insight gathering, and congress coverage
Collaborate with Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Translational Medicine, Medical Communications, Regulatory, and other internal teams
Provide scientific support for clinical development and research activities, including engagement with investigators and clinical trial sites
Engage in scientific discussions regarding disease state biomarkers, their clinical relevance, and patient identification for ongoing clinical trials
Support or lead local, regional, and national scientific advisory boards
Serve as the Medical Affairs liaison for assigned investigator-sponsored trials (ISTs)
Lead assigned Field Medical projects and contribute to broader team initiatives
Maintain scientific and therapeutic-area expertise through professional development and review of emerging clinical data
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of field activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree or advanced clinical/scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO, NP, PA) required
Minimum of 5 years of biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or related life sciences experience
At least 3 years as an MSL or in a comparable Field Medical role
Oncology experience strongly preferred
Ability to independently interpret and communicate complex scientific and clinical data accurately, clearly, and in a balanced, evidence-based manner
Strong presentation and interpersonal skills
Ability to establish and maintain credible scientific relationships with key opinion leaders, investigators, and other healthcare professionals
Ability to independently develop and execute strategic engagement plans aligned with Field Medical strategy and priorities
Strong working knowledge of GCP, FDA regulations, Medical Affairs compliance requirements, and applicable industry guidelines
Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a cross-functional team
Requires up to 60% regional travel and limited international travel
Must hold a valid driver’s license and be able to safely operate a vehicle to travel to clinical sites for investigator visits
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint