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 and deliver better patient outcomes. The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific expert who establishes and maintains trusted peer-to-peer relationships with healthcare professionals, Key Opinion Leaders, investigators, academic institutions, and other stakeholders. The MSL serves as a scientific and clinical resource, facilitating balanced, evidence-based exchange and generating actionable medical insights to inform strategy and improve patient outcomes. This remote position is 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 relationships with KOLs, investigators, HCPs, academic institutions, and professional societies; conduct high-quality peer-to-peer scientific exchange; present complex 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 patterns, treatment advances, unmet needs, competitive intelligence, and evolving standards of care; provide strategic field intelligence to inform Medical Affairs strategy, evidence generation, product lifecycle management, and future research; communicate insights to Medical Affairs leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Congress and Scientific Meeting Support: Represent Medical Affairs at national, regional, and international meetings; develop and execute strategic engagement plans; facilitate compliant scientific discussions; collect, analyze, and disseminate key scientific updates and competitive intelligence; prepare congress summaries and scientific debriefs.
• Clinical Research and Study Support: Identify and evaluate investigators and sites for company-sponsored and investigator-sponsored studies; support feasibility assessments, site engagement, and evidence generation; facilitate collaboration between investigators and internal teams while maintaining 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 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 feedback on presentation accuracy, scientific content, and compliance; serve as a therapeutic area expert and medical education resource.
• 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 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 applicable legal and ethical standards; accurately document interactions and activities; maintain current knowledge of evolving literature, guidelines, regulatory requirements, and compliance expectations.

Requirements

• PhD, PharmD, MD, DO, or equivalent advanced scientific or clinical degree.
• 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.
• Residence near a major international airport preferred.

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 may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Employees are eligible for a discretionary performance-based cash incentive.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits 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.