Medical Science Liaison

About the role

The Medical Science Liaison is a field-based, scientific, and clinical expert who strategically supports both the medical objectives of the program and the successful execution of clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Establish, cultivate, and maintain strategic scientific relationships with KOLs, principal investigators, study coordinators, and other healthcare professionals while developing a strong understanding of clinical practice and evolving therapeutic landscapes.
• Partner with Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, CRO partners, and investigative sites to support effective study startup, protocol understanding, and trial execution.
• Execute nonpromotional scientific exchange and communicate clinical and scientific data through presentations, educational programs, and scientific discussions.
• Collaborate with investigative sites to develop and implement patient identification, recruitment, and retention strategies to support enrollment goals, including taking responsibility for building out referral networks.
• Maintain deep scientific and clinical expertise through continuous learning, scientific literature review, and awareness of emerging data and treatment trends.
• Serve as a therapeutic and scientific resource for healthcare professionals by addressing unsolicited medical questions and facilitating meaningful scientific dialogue.
• Support congress activities, advisory boards, and other medical education initiatives as appropriate.

Requirements

• Advanced degree preferred (e.g., PharmD, PhD, MD, DNP, PA, or equivalent)
• Prior Medical Science Liaison experience
• 2+ years' experience supporting clinical trial operations, patient recruitment, or investigative site engagement required
• Knowledge of clinical trial/research design, conduct, and understanding of clinical study results
• Deep scientific knowledge and genuine passion for Neurology & Rare Disease
• Experience in Epilepsy & Pediatrics is a strong plus
• Experience engaging healthcare professionals in scientific exchange
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex clinical and scientific data
• Strong presentation, oral, and written communication skills with the ability to effectively engage a variety of clinical research stakeholders
• Willingness to travel
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel by car and air

Benefits

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $190,000-$210,000. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. In addition, some positions may include a company car or car allowance and eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and/or individual performance.

Pay

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $190,000-$210,000.

Schedule

Not specified.