Pipeline Medical Science Liaison, Neuro/Ophthalmology (East)

Serving as a field resource for our client's medical affairs team, the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will support company's Ophthalmology and Neurology pipeline therapeutic areas, responsible for engaging external experts, referral networks, and healthcare professionals through fair and balanced, evidence-based scientific exchange. This role ensures compliance with PhRMA Code, internal policies, and all applicable regulations while supporting the generation and communication of scientific insights that inform Medical Affairs strategy. The MSL will work full time to educate, analyze, and resolve issues with clinical research sites and investigators to support efforts to improve recruitment and activation timelines. Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for building and strengthening referral pathways between clinical trial sites and community healthcare providers. Responsible for collaborating with referral sites to support awareness of clinical trial eligibility criteria and patient identification opportunities. Responsible for identifying enrollment barriers and communicating actionable field insights to internal stakeholders. Responsible for supporting patient recruitment and enrollment initiatives through compliant scientific engagement and disease-state education. Responsible for systematically collecting, synthesizing, and reporting clinical and scientific insights from KOLs, referral sites, and healthcare professionals. Responsible for ensuring insights are documented accurately and shared through approved systems to inform Medical Affairs and pipeline strategy. Responsible for conducting fair, balanced, evidence-based scientific exchange with ophthalmologists, neurologists, rehabilitation specialists, optometrists, and other healthcare professionals. Responsible for educating referral sites and healthcare professionals on disease burden, unmet need, patient identification opportunities, and evolving treatment paradigms. Responsible for attending and supporting pre-, during-, and post-congress activities, including scientific exchange, booth coverage, and congress debriefs. Qualifications Advanced scientific or clinical degree required (PharmD, PhD, MD, OD or equivalent). Minimum 2-5 years of experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, or related scientific/clinical role. Experience in Ophthalmology, Neurology, Immunology, Rare Disease, or Clinical Research preferred. Strong understanding of clinical research, disease-state management, and evidence-based medicine. Experience supporting referral networks, patient identification initiatives, or clinical trial enrollment preferred. Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex scientific information into clear, balanced discussions. Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Self-motivated, proactive, and able to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. High level of integrity and commitment to compliance with PhRMA Code and company policies. Ability to travel up to 60-70%, including evenings and weekends, for congresses and scientific meetings. International travel possible Computer skills including Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, and programs such as Zoom are expected. Valid driver's license. #J-18808-Ljbffr