Medical Science Liaison (CORE) – Midwest

About the role

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Medical Science Liaison as part of the Medical Affairs team based in Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI; Territory: Midwest [Western/Central IN, MI, IL, WI, IL, MN, IA, MO, ND, SD, NE]. The MSL will serve as the primary field-based scientific liaison and point of contact for Medical Affairs, engaging with key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals across academic and community settings.

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.
• Support strategic Medical Affairs initiatives, evidence-generation activities, and field readiness efforts associated with the continued growth of the CORE portfolio.
• Respond to unsolicited requests for medical information associated with supported products and disease state areas.
• 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.
• 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.

Required Skills and Experience

• Advanced terminal degree (PharmD, MD, DO, DNP) or other advanced medical degree (NP, PA, RN etc.) is required.
• Additional certifications or focused training in Obesity Medicine, endocrinology, diabetes, or cardiometabolic disease are preferred; examples include ABOM/DABOM, BC-ADM, CDCES, or BCACP.
• 2-3 years relevant work experience (MSL, clinical, fellowship, or research experience) and/or related pharmaceutical industry work experience is required.
• Thorough knowledge or experience in obesity medicine, endocrinology, diabetes, cardiometabolic disease, metabolic disorders, or related academic, community, or specialty care settings.
• 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.
• Knowledge of relevant healthcare systems, the evolving medical landscape, regulatory and payer environment, public health and industry trends.
• Proficiency in digital tools.
• Travel frequently up to 70%, including occasional weekends.
• Ability to fly or drive to various meetings.
• Candidate must reside within the territory or within a 30 min commute from the nearest territory border focusing on both community and academic sites.