Medical Science Liaison - Central Region

About the role

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific role responsible for advancing pre-launch medical readiness for hepatitis delta virus (HDV) across the US Central territory. The MSL will identify and map key centers involved in HDV diagnosis, referral, and treatment; build and advance credible peer-to-peer scientific relationships with healthcare professionals (HCPs), investigators, and key opinion leaders (KOLs); and develop a detailed, evidence-based understanding of patient and referral pathways within the territory.

Responsibilities

• Identify, map, and engage key stakeholders involved in HDV diagnosis, referral, and treatment within the assigned territory.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the local healthcare environment, patient pathways, referral networks, and treatment landscape.
• Build and maintain scientific relationships with healthcare professionals, investigators, and key opinion leaders.
• Support the development and execution of territory plans aligned with Medical Affairs priorities.
• Contribute to the expansion of Vir Bio’s medical footprint and future treatment readiness through scientific engagement and stakeholder development.
• Conduct compliant, high-quality scientific exchange with healthcare professionals and other relevant stakeholders.
• Communicate scientific and medical information in a fair-balanced manner, tailored to stakeholder needs.
• Establish and maintain trusted scientific relationships with key external experts and investigators.
• Support scientific education initiatives and respond appropriately to unsolicited medical requests.
• Gather, analyze, and communicate relevant medical and scientific insights from the field.
• Contribute to the understanding of the HDV landscape, emerging trends, stakeholder needs, and competitive environment.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of scientific engagements and insights in approved systems.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support evidence-based decision-making and strategic planning.
• Support clinical trial activities within the territory through compliant engagement with investigators and site personnel.
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations and other stakeholders to support study execution and participant retention, as appropriate.
• Maintain scientific relationships with active sites.
• Participate in congresses, scientific meetings, advisory boards, and other medical activities, as appropriate.
• Collaborate effectively with Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, and other internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing, scientific discussions, and continuous learning initiatives.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, and compliance requirements.

Requirements

• An advanced clinical, medical, or scientific degree, such as a PharmD, MD, PhD, or relevant master’s degree, is required.
• Prior MSL experience is required.
• Demonstrated experience conducting credible, compliant peer-to-peer scientific exchange with HCPs and KOLs.
• A valid driver’s license and ability to travel extensively within the territory, including overnight travel.
• Travel of up to 70% may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Therapeutic area experience in viral hepatitis, hepatology, infectious diseases, gastroenterology, or a closely related field is strongly preferred.
• Experience with territory planning, KOL mapping, ecosystem mapping, relationship development, and actionable insight generation.
• Clinical trial experience and experience collaborating with investigators, site teams, and Clinical Operations.
• Ability to work autonomously across a broad geography, prioritize strategically, and translate field information into clear actions and recommendations.
• Knowledge of applicable guidelines and requirements for compliant scientific communication and the US regulatory environment.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and standard collaboration tools, including Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Power BI or similar reporting tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication, presentation, relationship-building, and organizational skills.