Medical Science Liaison - Neurology West (WA, OR, CA, NV, AZ, CO, NM, WY)

About the role

Lantheus is a radiopharmaceutical-focused company dedicated to enabling clinicians to Find, Fight and Follow disease for better patient outcomes. As a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) at Lantheus, you will serve as a field-based scientific expert and key member of Global Medical Affairs, building trusted peer-to-peer relationships with healthcare professionals, KOLs, investigators, academic institutions, and other stakeholders. The role involves facilitating balanced, evidence-based scientific exchange, generating medical insights, and supporting medical strategy to improve patient outcomes. This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States. Preferred candidates will reside near a major international airport.

Responsibilities

• Scientific Engagement:
  • Develop, cultivate, and maintain strategic long-term scientific relationships with KOLs, investigators, healthcare professionals, academic institutions, and professional societies.
  • Conduct high-quality, peer-to-peer scientific exchange using current evidence to communicate approved scientific, clinical, and technical information regarding disease state, diagnostic imaging, radiopharmaceuticals, clinical trial data, treatment guidelines, and emerging scientific evidence.
  • Present complex scientific information effectively in one-on-one and group settings, tailoring communications to diverse audiences while maintaining scientific accuracy and compliance.
  • Respond to unsolicited scientific and medical information requests by providing timely, balanced, accurate, and evidence-based information in accordance with company policies and regulations.
  • Maintain advanced scientific 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 scientific trends, diagnostic imaging patterns, treatment advances, unmet medical needs, competitive intelligence, healthcare system challenges, and evolving standards of care.
  • Provide strategic field intelligence to inform Medical Affairs strategy, evidence generation priorities, product lifecycle management, and future research initiatives.
  • Communicate actionable insights to Medical Affairs leadership and cross-functional partners including Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Commercial, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, and Health Economics.
• Congress and Scientific Meeting Support:
  • Represent Medical Affairs at national, regional, and international scientific congresses, professional society meetings, and educational conferences.
  • Develop and execute strategic congress engagement plans, including priority KOL interactions, scientific sessions, and educational opportunities.
  • Facilitate compliant scientific discussions with healthcare professionals before, during, and after scientific meetings.
  • Collect, analyze, and disseminate key scientific updates, competitive intelligence, clinical data, and emerging research findings to internal stakeholders.
  • Prepare congress summaries and scientific debriefs to support organizational learning and medical strategy.
• Clinical Research and Study Support:
  • Identify and evaluate qualified investigators and clinical research sites for company-sponsored and investigator-sponsored studies.
  • Support clinical trial feasibility assessments, investigator identification, site engagement, and evidence generation initiatives.
  • Facilitate scientific collaboration between investigators and internal clinical development teams while maintaining appropriate separation from operational trial management.
  • Support investigator-sponsored research (ISR), post-marketing studies, real-world evidence initiatives, and collaborative scientific research opportunities.
  • Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of clinical trial design, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and clinical research methodology.
• Medical Education and Scientific Communication:
  • Deliver scientific and educational presentations to healthcare professionals and internal stakeholders on disease state, radiopharmaceuticals, oncology, diagnostic imaging, clinical evidence, and emerging data.
  • Support advisory boards, speaker development, educational initiatives, scientific roundtables, and medical education programs.
  • Provide constructive scientific feedback regarding presentation accuracy, scientific content, and compliance with company policies.
  • Serve as a scientific resource to internal cross-functional teams by providing therapeutic area expertise and medical education.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Collaborate effectively with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Commercial, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, Pharmacovigilance, Health Economics, Professional Promotions, and other cross-functional partners.
  • Share appropriate clinical, scientific, and technical information in a timely manner to support organizational objectives.
  • Contribute scientific expertise to product launches, lifecycle management activities, 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 all 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, field medical activities, and medical insights using approved systems and processes.
  • 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 area, 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 the 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 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CRM/documentation platforms.
• Ability to travel approximately 70% within the assigned geography.
• Residence near a major international airport preferred.

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.

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.