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Cambridge, Massachusetts · USA job

Sr Medical Science Liaison

Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Job description

Overview

In this Sr MSL role, you build and sustain scientific relationships with key opinion leaders in neurology and epilepsy to support product development and medical education. You will operate as part of a field-based Medical Affairs team, delivering medical information and collaborating across functions to align on territory plans. The role emphasizes scientific exchange, IIT oversight, and payer-facing support to advance patient access. You'll engage with investigators, support clinical trials, and contribute to congress activities while representing the company's science-driven mission.

Compensation / Benefits
  • medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 401k retirement savings plan
  • flexible paid vacation
  • bonus or incentive compensation plans
  • equity grants in Long Term Equity Incentive Plan
  • global total compensation philosophy
Responsibilities
  • Identify and develop relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and healthcare providers in neurology & epilepsy
  • Develop and execute territory plans aligned with Medical Affairs
  • Collaborate across functions to maximize territory opportunities
  • Communicate clinical insights and data gaps to appropriate departments
  • Support medical education for healthcare professionals through on-site presentations
  • Provide scientific support to formulary committees or payers in partnership with market access
  • Lead scientific support for medical congress staffing, advisory boards, and sales training
  • Provide clinical presentations and information in response to unsolicited questions in clinical settings
  • Serve as medical consultant to internal medical information for quality standard response letters
  • Act as primary liaison to investigators for investigator initiated trials (IIT)
  • Monitor IIT progress, assess study design, and oversee milestones
  • Support patient enrollment in sponsored clinical trials with site recommendations
  • Serve as internal scientific advisor on new products/technologies for portfolio planning
Key requirements
  • MS degree in scientific/medical discipline; MD/PhD/PharmD strongly preferred
  • MSL experience in epilepsy, spasticity and/or cannabinoid science strongly preferred
  • Proven ability to partner and maintain relationships within medical community
  • Excellent presentation and teaching skills with strong scientific/pharmaceutical knowledge
  • Clinical or research experience in epilepsy, neurology and/or cannabinoid science preferred
  • Knowledge of US regulatory/compliance guidelines for industry interactions with healthcare professionals is preferred
  • Strong digital platform and tools capabilities
  • Willingness to travel 60-80% and valid driver's license
  • Live within 30 miles of a major airport
  • relationship-building
  • presentation and teaching skills
  • cross-functional collaboration
  • scientific/medical knowledge in neurology/epilepsy
  • investigator initiated trials (IIT) oversight
  • medical information and clinical data interpretation

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