Senior Medical Science Liaison Movement Disorders - West

Senior Medical Science Liaison Movement Disorders - West

Do you want to join a team where the mission is meaningful, the challenges are complex, and you can directly see the results of your hard work? Lundbeck is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing exclusively on brain health. With more than 70 years of experience in neuroscience, we are committed to improving the lives of people with neurological and psychiatric diseases. Lundbeck employees are inspired and driven by our purpose to advance brain health and transform lives. As Lundbeck's North American hub for early-stage drug discovery, the Lundbeck La Jolla Research Center positions our company to deliver transformative treatments for brain disease. Join us on our journey of discovery! Territory West We will consider candidates who live within the territory boundaries with access to a major airport. Territory includes California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. The exact state alignment and final territory will be determined based on candidate location and business need.

Summary

The Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr MSL), Movement Disorders provides advanced, field-based medical and scientific leadership in support of Lundbeck's NeuroRare focus on multiple system atrophy. This role serves as a strategic pre-launch scientific partner to external experts and internal stakeholders, generating high-quality, actionable insights that inform evidence strategy, disease education, portfolio decision-making, and launch readiness. The Sr MSL is expected to demonstrate outcome-oriented leadership, scientific depth, and insight generation that directly advances NeuroRare medical strategy, strengthens external scientific credibility, and shapes the disease environment.

Essential Functions

• Strategic Scientific Engagement & Insight Generation
• Evidence Strategy & Cross-Functional Partnership
• Disease Education & Scientific Credibility
• Field Medical Excellence

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

Accredited advanced degree in a health or life sciencesrelated field. ?5 years of healthcare or related experience (industry, clinical practice, research, academic, or managed markets). ?2 years of customer-facing Field Medical Affairs experience within a pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences organization. Proven experience supporting pre-launch assets, including KOL identification, strategic mapping, trial site engagement. Demonstrated ability to interpret complex scientific data and translate insights into meaningful scientific dialogue and decision-relevant insights. Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence without authority. Proven ability to build trust, lead through scientific credibility, and operate effectively in a matrixed environment. Track record of accountability, strategic thinking, and results orientation. Driving is an essential duty of this job; must have a valid driver's license in good standing. The role is part of Lundbeck's Vehicle Fleet Stipend Program and requires business use of a personal vehicle.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills

Doctoral degree (MD, DO, PharmD, PhD), an accredited advanced clinical degree (NP or PA), or a master's degree in a health sciencesrelated field. Experience and relationships in rare disease, Parkinson's disease, neurodegenerative disorders, ataxia, autonomic disorders, or other related disease areas. Background in clinical practice, academic research, or teaching. Rare Disease Capabilities and Leadership: Trusted and respected voice within the rare disease ecosystem, known for transparency, empathy, and meaningful community engagement. Deep expertise in rare disease best practices. Highly proactive and solutions-oriented, capable of driving organizational progress in ambiguous or unstructured settings. Brings a mission-driven mindset combining scientific rigor with empathy, credibility, and purpose to inspire cross-functional and external collaboration. Maintains a broad and influential network within the rare disease ecosystem, effectively mobilizing partnerships and coalitions to accelerate shared goals.

Travel

Field-based position with willingness and ability to travel up to 5075% domestically.

Salary Pay Range

$180,000 - $220,000 and eligibility for a 20% bonus target based on company and individual performance, and eligibility to participate in the company's long-term incentive plan. Benefits for this position include flexible paid time off (PTO), health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, company match 401k and Vehicle Fleet Stipend. Additional benefits information can be found on our career site.