Medical Science Liaison, Cardiovascular – Michigan Territory

This is a field-based, customer-facing, non-promotional medical and scientific position. The Medical Science Liaison’s key objective is to create impact through advancing clinical practice within the assigned territory that leads to improved patient outcomes. The role supports key accounts in Michigan; preferable residence locations are Ann Arbor, Detroit, Grand Rapids, or near a major airport in the territory. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support or visa sponsorship for this role.

About the Role

The MSL will leverage scientific expertise and market knowledge to establish and build professional relationships and engage with Healthcare Providers (HCPs)—including community physicians, pharmacists, medical experts, nurses, and other healthcare professionals—and other thought leaders in the geographical area as aligned with medical strategy.

• Engage with customers on emerging data discussions, clinical trial activities, barriers in patient journey, market dynamics, areas of unmet medical need, pipeline discussions, disease state and product education, adverse event capture, and medical insights throughout the product lifecycle.
• Demonstrate strategic territory vision by identifying, mapping, and planning Medical Engagements (MEs) and Key Accounts in collaboration with internal Novartis colleagues, including:
  • Identifying key stakeholders influencing the patient journey and disease space to establish strategies for education, engagement, and partnership.
  • Identifying opportunities for partnership with academic centers, centers of excellence, and systems of care to drive impact.
  • Involving HCPs or MEs when specific medical needs are identified (e.g., publications, clinical trial participation).
  • Collaborating internally with Novartis stakeholders to advance therapeutic area, clinical, or product goals.
• Provide clinical trial support for company-sponsored trials, facilitating relevant medical activities and working cross-functionally with Medical Affairs and Clinical Operations colleagues.
• Collaborate regularly with internal colleagues (e.g., HEOR, access, marketing, commercial, sales) to advance clinical practice while maintaining customer centricity and a One Novartis approach in accordance with compliance standards.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of the assigned therapeutic area and Novartis compounds to serve as a medical resource for customers and internal colleagues.
• Stay current on internal policies and external regulations (e.g., field medical Working Practice Document, travel policy, expense policy, state/local laws, institutional policies) and apply them to daily responsibilities.
• Execute administrative responsibilities and training (e.g., Veeva CRM, voicemail, email, expense reports, compliance modules) in a timely manner, including profiling core customers and updating CRM records.
• Champion emerging responsibilities as strategic priorities and territory needs evolve.
• Proactively drive personal and professional development.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in science or healthcare required; doctoral degree preferred (MD, PhD, DNP, PharmD).
• For Manager Level: 0-3 years of experience in a Field Medical position within the pharmaceutical industry or as an MSL OR 3-5 years of relevant medical affairs, clinical research, or related experience in a scientific or clinical setting.
• For Associate Director Level: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Field Medical-based position within the pharmaceutical industry or as an MSL OR 5-7 years of relevant medical affairs, clinical research, or related experience in a scientific or clinical setting.
• Strong clinical knowledge, including pharmacotherapy, treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, medical expert engagement strategies, and FDA promotional guidelines, regulations, and ethical guidelines.
• Must reside within the territory or within a reasonable daily commuting distance of 50 miles from the territory border.
• Field-based, customer-facing position requiring approximately 60-70% travel (in-person, virtual, email, telephone) to achieve performance and business objectives.
• Valid driver’s license required; driving is an essential function of this role.
• Adherence to Novartis Code of Conduct, Ethics/Compliance policies, and Working Practice documents.
• For customer-facing roles: Must comply with customers’ credentialing guidelines, which may require COVID-19 vaccination or reasonable accommodation requests.

Desirable Qualifications

• Previous experience in the assigned or related therapeutic area is preferred.

Pay

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be:

• Manager: $145,600 - $270,400 per year
• Associate Director: $160,300 - $297,700 per year

Final salary is determined based on relevant skills and experience. Compensation includes a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on role level, eligibility for annual equity awards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company contribution and match.
• Generous time-off package, including vacation, personal days, holidays, and other leaves.