Medical Science Liaison - West Mountain Region
About the Role
As a Regional Medical Science Liaison, you will drive clinical program execution, foster connections with the medical community, communicate scientific and clinical information, and collect insights to inform strategic objectives for an innovative pipeline across multiple therapeutic areas, including inflammation.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary interface with clinical trial sites, collaborating with Clinical Development and Operations to ensure high-quality study execution, specifically clinical trial enrollment.
- Participate in planning and setup for your region, aligning with local colleagues and CROs.
- Develop deep expertise in multiple therapeutic areas, including inflammatory bowel disease, acting as the regional subject matter expert and credible scientific leader.
- Build and maintain relationships with opinion leaders, clinical investigators, and study staff within your region.
- Provide scientific support to Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Commercial, and other teams.
- Support activities such as local, regional, national, and international congresses, and share clinical and scientific insights with cross-functional teams.
- Operate ethically and comply with all laws, regulations, and policies.
Qualifications
- Minimum master’s degree with medical credential (NP, RN, PA) from an accredited institution.
- Terminal degree (PharmD, PhD) highly preferred.
- MSL with pharmaceutical experience and medical credential (RN) may be considered with bachelor’s degree.
- MSL experience required (minimum 2-3 years).
- Drug pre-approval (pre-PDUFA) MSL experience required.
- IBD/GI or immunology experience strongly preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present medical/scientific information clearly.
- Relationship-building and networking skills.
- Excellent organization and results orientation.
- Influence and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently and in teams in a dynamic environment.
- Experience with clinical trial design, conduct, and evaluation.
- Permanent residence within assigned region.
- Ability to travel 70% of the time.
- Preference given to candidates residing near a major airport, ideally in the eastern half of the US or southeast location; residency in Texas or Florida is advantageous.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and digital meeting platforms.
- Safe driving record and valid driver’s license required.
- Successful completion of Amplity and client training.
Credentialing Requirements
As a representative of a pharmaceutical company, you may be required to submit and maintain credentials, such as training, vaccinations, and other job-related documentation to gain access to hospitals or healthcare providers. Certain geographic jurisdictions or hospital systems may require you to apply for and obtain a representative license (e.g., District of Columbia, City of Chicago, State of Nevada, State of Oregon, or Jackson Memorial Health in Miami-Dade County, Florida). This list may be subject to change.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary and bonus potential.
- Generous PTO and paid holidays.
- 401K, medical, dental, vision coverage.
- Company-funded wellness program.
- Long-term/short-term disability, life insurance.
Pay
Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately $200K - $230K. The salary range displayed may vary based on market data/ranges, an applicant's skills, prior relevant experience, certain degrees, certifications, and other relevant factors.
Schedule
- Ability to travel 70% of the time.
About Us
Amplity powers biopharma innovation through expert-led teams that deliver. Our professionals understand the pharmaceutical industry from the inside out, helping clients launch products and operate smoothly with precision across all business shapes, sizes, and specialties. We are on a mission to improve patient outcomes through executional excellence.