Medical Science Liaison

Updated: May 28, 2026
Location: New York, NY, United States
Job ID: 16069-OTHLOC-CZSLYfwk

Researched and relatable, science-driven and social, you’re an extroverted expert.

Your advanced training has prepared you to rapidly expand your expertise and stay at the forefront of scientific innovation. You build strong relationships with ease, engage comfortably with thought leaders, and thrive in people‑focused environments. In this Medical Affairs role, you will serve as a scientific expert responsible for nonpromotional scientific exchange, insight gathering, and strategic engagement with key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals. These qualities position you for success as a Medical Science Liaison with Syneos Health.

Responsibilities

The Medical Science Liaison is a field‑based, scientific, and clinical expert who strategically supports the medical and scientific objectives of the program. Key aspects of this role will include engaging in peer‑to‑peer scientific dialogue with healthcare professionals that translate into meaningful insights while serving as a therapeutic expert.

• Establish, cultivate, and maintain strategic scientific relationships with KOLs and healthcare professionals while developing a strong understanding of clinical practice and evolving therapeutic landscapes
• Execute nonpromotional scientific exchange and communicate clinical and scientific data through presentations, educational programs, and scientific discussions
• Serve as a therapeutic and scientific resource for healthcare professionals by addressing unsolicited medical questions and facilitating meaningful scientific dialogue
• Gather, analyze, and communicate actionable medical insights to support Medical Affairs strategy, evidence generation, and cross‑functional collaboration
• Maintain deep scientific and clinical expertise through continuous learning, scientific literature review, and awareness of emerging data and treatment trends
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs colleagues and cross‑functional internal stakeholders to provide scientific expertise in support of internal and external initiatives
• Support congress activities, advisory boards, and other medical education initiatives as appropriate
• Responsibility for building out referral networks

Requirements

• Advanced degree required (e.g., PharmD, PhD, MD)
• 3‑5 years of prior Medical Science Liaison experience
• Deep scientific knowledge and genuine passion for Neurology & Rare Disease
• Epilepsy & Pediatrics nice to have
• Experience engaging healthcare professionals in scientific exchange preferred
• Ability to interpret & communicate complex clinical & scientific data
• Willingness to travel
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel by car and air

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $190,000‑$197,500. Additional compensation may include a company car or car allowance and eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on performance.

Syneos Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, marital status, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status, and will not be discriminated against.