Medical Science Liaison – Sr Medical Science Liaison - Specialty (South Central)

About the role

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, cell & gene therapies and CNS. With several marketed products and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage investigational assets, the company aims to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner.

We are currently seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and experienced individual for the position of Medical Science Liaison (MSL). The MSL will be responsible for integrating scientific expertise and knowledge with medical strategies to ensure successful implementation of Sumitomo Pharma America’s marketed and emerging product portfolio. This will be fulfilled mainly through the development of cohesive working relationships with key opinion leaders and regional clinicians of influence. Candidates with varying levels of experience are encouraged to apply. Final title and compensation will be determined based on qualifications and experience. This position is being posted at multiple levels; applicants will be considered for the titles listed in this posting. The title and salary will be determined by the experience and qualifications of the final candidate. This role will cover regions: TX, OK, LA, AR.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage national, regional, and local Urology and Women’s Health thought leaders and HCPs.
• Serve as the primary scientific contact and build long-term peer-to-peer scientific relationships.
• Exchange scientific and technical information relevant to the company’s development portfolio.
• Support relationships between key opinion leaders and internal product teams.
• Educate priority HCPs on research and development initiatives.
• Gather medical insights to inform clinical and marketing strategies.
• Provide an overview of company areas of interest for investigator-sponsored studies.
• Contribute to internal educational activities and training.
• Represent the company at Urology and Women’s Health conferences and scientific meetings.
• Lead relevant projects within the field medical organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Advanced degree (NP, PA, MD, PharmD, PhD) strongly preferred.
• Candidates without an advanced degree must have at least 5 years of MSL experience and 6–10 years of overall related experience.
• MSL experience or relationships with HCPs within the geography (TX, OK, LA, AR) preferred.
• MSL level: Generally requires 5+ years of relevant scientific or clinical experience in Urology/Women’s Health.
• Sr. MSL level: Generally requires 5+ years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry and 3+ years of MSL experience in Urology/Women’s Health.

Skills

• Clinical experience or strong scientific research background in Urology and/or Women’s Health preferred.
• Strong project leadership and time management skills.
• Ability to build trust and maintain relationships with thought leaders.
• Excellent communication and diplomacy skills.
• Understanding of drug development and product lifecycle.
• Ability to translate customer needs into actionable insights.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and high performance.
• Demonstrates a highly collaborative approach to cross-functional engagement, fostering strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external healthcare professionals.
• Applies an agile mindset to adapt quickly to evolving therapeutic landscapes, scientific data, and organizational priorities.
• Values teamwork by contributing to a culture of mutual respect, shared learning, across the medical team.
• Exhibits strong self-leadership, proactively managing responsibilities, staying current with scientific developments, and driving personal growth and performance.

Pay

• MSL: $162,800 – $203,500
• Sr. MSL: $179,300 – $224,100

The base salary range for this role is $162,800.00 – $203,500.00. Base salary is part of our total rewards package which also includes the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, short incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances and leaves provided in line with your work state. Total compensation, including base salary to be offered, will depend on elements unique to each candidate, including candidate experience, skills, education and other factors permitted by law.

Benefits

• Merit-based salary increases
• Short incentive plan participation
• 401(k) plan eligibility
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
• Leaves provided in line with your work state
• Robust time-off policy including flexible paid time off
• 11 paid holidays plus additional time off for a shut-down period during the last week of December
• 80 hours of paid sick time upon hire and each year thereafter

Schedule & Travel

• 60–80% domestic travel required (estimated 60–80% of working time)
• Regular travel throughout assigned territory (TX, OK, LA, AR) requiring long periods on the road and flexible scheduling
• Overnight stays as part of business travel may be required depending on the territory
• Frequent in-person visits to physician offices, clinics, hospitals, and trade shows, requiring sustained driving, walking, standing, and sitting
• Independent, field-based work: ability to manage one’s schedule, work autonomously, and adapt to variable meeting locales (conference rooms, doctors’ offices, hotel spaces)
• Handling materials and samples: transport of product samples, materials, and informational kits—lifting and carrying supplies between locations (ability to lift 20 pounds)