Medical Science Liaison - Neurology Northeast (NY, MA, CT, VT, NH, ME)
About the role
Lantheus is a radiopharmaceutical-focused company dedicated to delivering life-changing science to enable clinicians to Find, Fight and Follow disease for better patient outcomes. The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific expert responsible for establishing and maintaining trusted peer-to-peer scientific relationships with healthcare professionals, Key Opinion Leaders, investigators, academic institutions, and other stakeholders. The role serves as a scientific and clinical resource, facilitating balanced, evidence-based scientific exchange while generating actionable medical insights to inform strategy and improve patient outcomes. This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States; preferred candidates reside near a major international airport.
Responsibilities
- Scientific Engagement: Develop and maintain strategic long-term scientific relationships with KOLs, investigators, HCPs, academic institutions, and professional societies; conduct high-quality peer-to-peer scientific exchange; present complex scientific information tailored to diverse audiences; respond to unsolicited scientific and medical information requests with timely, balanced, accurate, and evidence-based information; maintain advanced expertise in therapeutic area, radiopharmaceuticals, molecular imaging, clinical trial data, and evolving therapeutic landscapes.
- Medical Insight Generation: Proactively gather, document, and communicate actionable medical insights from external expert interactions; identify emerging trends, diagnostic imaging patterns, treatment advances, unmet needs, competitive intelligence, and evolving standards of care; provide strategic field intelligence to inform Medical Affairs strategy, evidence generation priorities, product lifecycle management, and future research initiatives.
- Congress and Scientific Meeting Support: Represent Medical Affairs at national, regional, and international scientific congresses; develop and execute strategic engagement plans; facilitate compliant scientific discussions; collect, analyze, and disseminate key scientific updates, competitive intelligence, and emerging research findings; prepare congress summaries and scientific debriefs.
- Clinical Research and Study Support: Identify and evaluate investigators and clinical research sites; support feasibility assessments, investigator identification, site engagement, and evidence generation initiatives; facilitate scientific collaboration between investigators and internal teams while maintaining appropriate separation from operational trial management; support investigator-sponsored research, post-marketing studies, real-world evidence initiatives, and collaborative research opportunities; demonstrate knowledge of clinical trial design, GCP, and clinical research methodology.
- Medical Education and Scientific Communication: Deliver scientific and educational presentations to HCPs and internal stakeholders; support advisory boards, speaker development, educational initiatives, and medical education programs; provide scientific feedback on presentation accuracy and compliance; serve as a therapeutic area expert and medical education resource to cross-functional teams.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Commercial, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, Pharmacovigilance, Health Economics, and other teams; share clinical and scientific information to support organizational objectives; contribute expertise to product launches, lifecycle management, publication planning, evidence generation, and strategic initiatives.
- Compliance and Pharmacovigilance: Comply with Lantheus Pharmacovigilance procedures, including timely identification, documentation, and reporting of adverse events and product quality complaints; conduct activities in accordance with the Lantheus Code of Conduct, Medical Affairs policies, OIG Guidance, PhRMA Code, GCP, HIPAA, FDA regulations, and all applicable legal and ethical standards; accurately document scientific interactions and field medical activities; maintain current knowledge of evolving scientific literature, treatment guidelines, regulatory requirements, and compliance expectations.
Requirements
- PhD, PharmD, MD, DO, or equivalent advanced scientific or clinical degree required.
- Minimum of two years of Medical Science Liaison or Medical Affairs experience preferred.
- Clinical or scientific experience in therapeutics, nuclear medicine, radiopharmaceuticals, molecular imaging, or diagnostic imaging preferred.
- Demonstrated understanding of current and emerging trends in therapeutic area, radiopharmaceuticals, precision medicine, and diagnostic imaging.
- Strong scientific acumen with the ability to critically evaluate and communicate complex clinical and scientific information.
- Proven ability to establish and maintain credible scientific relationships with healthcare professionals and external experts.
- Demonstrated leadership within cross-functional teams and ability to collaborate effectively across multiple business functions.
- Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Highly organized with demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Strong analytical thinking, strategic planning, and problem-solving capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced knowledge of therapeutic area, radiopharmaceuticals, molecular imaging, and precision medicine.
- Strong familiarity with key clinical publications, treatment guidelines, and evolving scientific literature.
- In-depth understanding of clinical trial design, clinical development, and evidence generation.
- Knowledge of investigator-sponsored research, real-world evidence, and post-marketing research.
- Understanding of pharmacoeconomic principles and healthcare value evidence.
- Advanced knowledge of the U.S. healthcare system, reimbursement environment, and medical imaging industry.
- Experience supporting scientific congresses and advisory boards.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and CRM/documentation platforms.
- Ability to travel approximately 70% within the assigned geography.
Core Competencies
- Scientific Expertise
- Strategic Scientific Engagement
- KOL Relationship Management
- Medical Insight Generation
- Clinical Research & Evidence Generation
- Congress Planning & Scientific Exchange
- Medical Education & Scientific Communication
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen
- Scientific Storytelling & Data Interpretation
- Compliance & Ethical Conduct
- Pharmacovigilance
- Project & Stakeholder Management
- Executive Presence
- Adaptability & Continuous Learning
Core Values
- Let people be their best
- Respect one another and act as one
- Learn, adapt, and win
- Know someone’s health is in our hands
- Own the solution and make it happen
Pay
The pay range for this position is between $156,000 and $234,000 annually. Actual base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Employees in this position are eligible for a discretionary performance-based cash incentive.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits package including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
- Life and disability benefits
- Pre-tax accounts
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Generous time off package including paid vacation, holidays, sick days, and paid parental leave