Overview
This field-based Medical Science Liaison role supports the Women’s Health therapeutic area across the United States (exact territory to be determined), with a focus on engaging key opinion leaders (KOLs) and healthcare providers in high-quality scientific exchange. The Associate Director/Director will serve as a critical link between external stakeholders and the Medical Affairs organization, driving insight generation and contributing to the development and execution of medical strategy.
This role requires deep expertise in Women's Health, including exposure to contraception, and a strong ability to translate complex clinical data into meaningful, actionable discussions. The individual will proactively identify unmet educational needs, deliver non-promotional scientific support, and play a key role in shaping medical activities through external insights, cross-functional collaboration, and participation in major scientific congresses.
Responsibilities
Develop, execute, monitor, and adapt strategic MSL stakeholder engagement plans for target KOLs and HCPs in alignment with Medical Affairs leadership
Lead high-quality scientific exchange through both proactive and reactive interactions with external stakeholders
Respond to unsolicited medical requests (UMRs) with accurate, compliant, and timely scientific communications
Identify and communicate insights, trends, and activities of other Medical Affairs organizations working with shared stakeholders
Assess and communicate unmet educational needs of KOLs and HCPs; translate insights into actionable strategies
Partner with Medical leadership to develop innovative, non-promotional medical education materials (e.g., slide decks, presentations, digital content) tailored to stakeholder needs
Gather and synthesize KOL insights to inform broader medical strategy and organizational decision-making
Develop and share internal reports including advisory board summaries, congress insights, and stakeholder feedback
Represent Medical Affairs at congresses and scientific meetings, including staffing booths and engaging external experts
Deliver internal training on disease states, clinical data, and products using approved materials as appropriate
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of HCP interactions in CRM systems
Manage administrative responsibilities including expense reporting and activity tracking
Contribute to cross-functional collaboration and strategic initiatives within Medical Affairs
Perform additional duties as needed
Qualifications
Advanced degree required (MD, PhD, PharmD)
Associate Director: Minimum 5+ years of experience as an MSL
Director: Minimum 8+ years of experience as an MSL
Experience in Women’s Health / OB-GYN required
Strong understanding of MSL roles and responsibilities, clinical trials, and relevant therapeutic areas
Knowledge of applicable compliance frameworks, including interactions with healthcare providers, promotional regulations, and industry codes
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with KOLs, academic institutions, and patient advocacy groups
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate complex clinical data
Demonstrated ability to identify insights from stakeholder interactions and translate them into strategic recommendations
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
Self-motivated, accountable, and results-oriented with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Adaptable and comfortable navigating a dynamic and evolving environment
Committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment
Additional Details
US-based, field role (remote)
Ability to travel extensively (approximately 50–80%), including overnight and occasional weekend travel
Territory may evolve based on business needs
Proficiency in English (written and verbal) required