Medical Science Liaison (Anti-Infectives) – Midwest

About the role

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is seeking a (Sr.) Medical Science Liaison as part of the Medical Affairs team based in Chicago or Detroit. The territory is the Midwest [Western/Central PA, OH, IN, MI, IL, WI, IL, MN, IA, MO, ND, SD, NE]. This is a US-based field position within the Medical Affairs Department, reporting to the MSL Lead – Anti Infectives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary field-based scientific liaison and point of contact for Medical Affairs, engaging appropriately with national and regional thought leaders and healthcare professionals across academic and community settings.
• Identify, establish, and maintain scientific relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) within the assigned territory to support scientific exchange, clinical strategy, and educational initiatives.
• In an accurate, fair, and balanced manner, exchange up-to-date scientific, clinical, and therapeutic information with external stakeholders, enabling informed discussions on disease states, clinical data, compounds, and treatment landscapes.
• Collect, interpret, and communicate actionable field insights, including competitive intelligence, clinical trends, treatment patterns, and investigator perspectives, to internal stakeholders to inform strategy and decision-making.
• Provide scientific support for company-sponsored and investigator-initiated trials, including site identification, feasibility, initiation, patient accrual discussions, and ongoing communication with investigators and research staff.
• Respond to unsolicited requests for medical information associated with supported products and disease state area.
• Represent the company at scientific congresses, symposia, advisory boards, and investigator meetings, providing session summaries, gathering insights, and delivering recommendations to internal teams.
• Assist in the planning, execution, and facilitation of advisory boards, consultant meetings, and other scientific engagements, ensuring productive scientific dialogue and alignment with Medical Affairs objectives.
• Deliver high-quality scientific presentations and educational sessions, both one-on-one and in group settings, for healthcare providers in academic and community environments.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners, including colleagues in Clinical Development, Operations, Commercial (within guidelines), and strategic alliance partners, serving as a scientific resource across the organization.
• Maintain deep therapeutic, clinical, and product knowledge, including disease states, emerging data, competitive products, and relevant scientific literature, to support credible and collegial scientific exchange.
• Support internal scientific training and assist in the development of field-based resources, training materials, and special projects that enhance Medical Affairs capabilities.
• Manage the assigned territory with a high level of organization, communication, judgment, and professionalism, contributing to the success of the broader MSL team and Medical Affairs organization.
• Apply all Medical Affairs SOPs, regulatory, legal, and compliance guidelines while executing field activities and scientific interactions.
• Demonstrate adaptability, focus, and composure in uncertain or fast-paced settings while operating with minimal direction.
• Travel: Up to 70% travel is required to attend medical conferences, engage with KOLs, and support field-based activities within the US.

Requirements

• Education: Advanced terminal degree (PharmD, MD, DO, DNP) or other advanced medical degree (NP, PA, RN etc.) is required. Additional certifications, such as FACS, BCIDP, AGACNP-BC, and in Surgical Critical Care, Trauma Surgery, Infection Prevention, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Hospital Medicine, or Wound Care are highly desirable.
• Experience: 2-3 years relevant work exp (clinical, fellowship, or research experience) and/or related pharmaceutical industry work experience is required. Thorough knowledge or experience in Surgery (Abdomina, Trauma or Colorectal), Critical Care, Wound Care, Infectious Disease or Hospital-based care is desirable.
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a passion for excellence. Demonstrated ability to present effective and influential oral presentations. Self-motivated with strategic thinking and strong geographical management skills. Deep scientific expertise - stays abreast of data, treatment trends, and new information in the profession and ability to articulate therapeutic knowledge and translate expert feedback into appropriate insights. Adept at developing relationships and building networks. Ability to work effectively in a time and independently. Excellent organization skills and decision-making abilities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of relevant healthcare systems, the evolving medical landscape, regulatory and payer environment, public health and industry trends.
• Proficiency in digital tools.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a passion for excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to present effective and influential oral presentations.
• Self-motivated with strategic thinking and strong geographical management skills.
• Deep scientific expertise - stays abreast of data, treatment trends, and new information in the profession and ability to articulate therapeutic knowledge and translate expert feedback into appropriate insights.
• Adept at developing relationships and building networks.
• Ability to work effectively in a time and independently.
• Excellent organization skills and decision-making abilities.

Benefits

We Offer:

• Unlock Your Earning Potential: Join our team and be rewarded with a competitive compensation package, including an annual bonus based on company performance, that recognizes your exceptional talent.
• Sales - In lieu of annual bonuses, we offer an Incentive compensation program that allows you to earn more - even over plan.
• Fuel Your Success: *Sales Only* - We understand the value of your hard work and provide a car reimbursement program and gas card for both business and personal use as part of our commitment to supporting you.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: We value your well-being and offer excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage to ensure you and your family are always taken care of.
• Flexibility for Your Lifestyle: Achieve work-life balance with our hybrid work model, allowing you to work two days from home and three days in the office. *Excludes Sales, Manufacturing, and some Operations positions*
• Invest in Your Future: Our Retirement Savings Plan (401K) is designed to help you secure a comfortable retirement by matching dollar for dollar up to 5%.
• Time Off That Counts: Take advantage of our generous time off policy, which offers up to 15 vacation days annually + rollover (up to 40 hours) as well as five sick/wellness days. For new employees, vacation accrual will be prorated based on your start date.
• Meaningful Time with Your Loved Ones: We close between Christmas and New Year’s to give you an extra week off to spend quality time with your family and recharge.
• Enjoy the Holidays: Over the course of the year, Azurity recognizes 13 holidays.
• Invest in Your Education: We support your professional growth with tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level courses or certifications.
• Recognize and Be Recognized: Our Azurity High Five peer recognition platform allows you to celebrate your colleagues' accomplishments and receive recognition for your own outstanding work.