Senior Medical Science Liaison _ Florida
Overview
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) / Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr. MSL) will prioritize contacts with key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare providers, and clinical investigators within an assigned U.S. region, providing scientific exchange and supporting the generation of actionable insights.
This role serves as a field-based extension of the Medical Affairs and Evidence Generation (MA&EG) organization, supporting external engagement and contributing to the understanding of clinical practice, treatment dynamics, and emerging data within immunology and/or dermatology.
Responsibilities
- Enhancing knowledge / scientific exchange: Engages in Medical-to-Medical scientific discussions including disease awareness, clinical data, and treatment considerations. Communicates scientific information clearly and effectively to healthcare providers, investigators, and KOLs.
- Develops and demonstrates increasing depth of knowledge and confidence in scientific exchange, including the ability to navigate more complex or nuanced discussions related to clinical data and treatment paradigms.
- Builds credibility and trust as a scientific resource within the region and adapts communication appropriately across stakeholder types.
- Insight Gathering And Sharing: Responsible for gathering, synthesizing, and communicating insights from field engagement. Identifies trends in clinical practice, perceptions of data, and factors that influence treatment decisions.
- Regional Ownership / Execution: Executes field activities within assigned territory, including planning, prioritization, and engagement. Demonstrates strong organization and time management skills in managing multiple priorities.
- Data Interpretation: Applies scientific knowledge to understand and communicate clinical data. Develops the ability to interpret study results and discuss findings appropriately with external stakeholders.
- Data Generation / R&D Support: Supports clinical development activities, including engagement with investigators and clinical sites. Participates in site identification, research discussions, and clinical trial awareness, as appropriate.
- Scientific Engagement Support: Provides scientific support for congresses, advisory boards, and other external engagements. Maintains awareness of scientific literature, emerging research, and competitive landscape.
- Cross-functional Engagement (field-aligned): Collaborates with internal stakeholders within Medical Affairs to support field engagement and insight exchange. Engages more actively with MA&EG partners, including HEOR and PRO, and demonstrates the ability to align field insights with internal priorities and information needs.
- Broader Stakeholder Engagement (as Applicable): Engages healthcare providers and KOLs within assigned region. Develops awareness of broader stakeholders and factors influencing clinical decision-making.
Qualifications
- Strong communication skills and ability to engage in scientific discussions
- Strong customer-facing, listening, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to learn and communicate complex scientific information
- Strong organization, prioritization, and execution capabilities
- Foundational understanding of clinical trial design and data interpretation
- Ability to synthesize information and communicate insights effectively
- Adaptability and ability to operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Education/Experience
- MD, NP, PA, PharmD, or PhD in a life science required
- Specialization in Dermatology, Immunology, or Allergy preferred
- Prior experience in Medical Affairs, clinical research, or related field preferred
Compensation
The expected base salary range for this position is $133,579-$213,380. We are committed to compensating employees equitably based on several factors including experience, education, licensure/certifications, skill level, location of the position, and availability of similar talent in a competitive market.
Celldex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that strives to foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to promoting a diverse environment through development, recruiting and community outreach.