Medical Science Liaison, Interventional Spine - Southeast

Job Description As a privately-owned biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and long‑term perspective that enables us to achieve growth and scale, while remaining agile and true to our ‘people first’ philosophy. Built on a 70‑year plus commitment to science and research, Ferring is relentless in its pursuit of science that drives powerful discoveries and therapies to help people build families, stay healthy, and stand up to the world’s oldest enemy: disease. With Ferring, you will be joining a recognized leader, identified as one of "The World’s Most Innovative Companies" by Fast Company, and honored by Fortune with inclusion on its "Change the World List," for addressing society’s unmet needs. Ferring US is also Great Places to Work® Certified, distinguishing it as one of the best companies to work for in the country. Who We’re Looking For Scientific Leader – You are deeply passionate about advancing patient outcomes in lumbar disc herniation and spine‑related disorders. You bring strong scientific curiosity and clinical insight to your work and thrive in peer‑to‑peer scientific exchange with spine and pain specialists. Strategic Medical Partner – You understand the critical role Medical Affairs plays across pre‑launch, launch, and post‑launch phases. You collaborate effectively with internal partners while maintaining independence, compliance, and scientific integrity in the field. Field‑Based Medical Expert – You are motivated by impact. Whether supporting evidence generation, educating healthcare professionals on emerging non‑surgical spine and pain management interventions, or gathering field insights to shape medical strategy, you are committed to scientific excellence. Responsibilities Respond to unsolicited requests with accurate, balanced, and timely scientific information regarding Ferring’s interventional spine therapy, lumbar disc herniation, and non‑surgical spine interventions Establish and maintain scientific relationships with key opinion leaders, academic centers, and community‑based spine and pain specialists Support pre‑launch activities, including KOL identification and mapping, early scientific engagement and disease‑state education, field insights gathering to inform medical strategy and unmet needs Support launch execution, including engagement of early adopters and centers of excellence, scientific exchange on clinical data, patient selection, and real‑world use considerations, identification and communication of adoption barriers and field insights Identify and support Investigator‑Initiated Studies (IIS) and Phase IV/post‑marketing research Provide scientific support for clinical trial awareness, site identification, and study execution Deliver field‑based medical education on disease state, treatment landscape, and evolving standards of care. Support physician training initiatives including simulation, cadaver and peer‑to‑peer educational programs. Provide compliant, non‑promotional scientific training and ongoing support for commercial teams Monitor and communicate competitive intelligence, treatment trends, and emerging spine clinical data Participate in advisory boards, speaker trainings, investigator meetings, and major scientific congresses. Assist in development of medical materials, slide decks, and scientific resources Support processing of medical education grant requests and systematic field insights collection Ensure timely documentation and reporting of adverse events and product complaints Maintain current knowledge of spine care pathways, interventional techniques, and clinical practice evolution Requirements Advanced doctoral degree required (M.D., D.O., Pharm.D., Ph.D.). Candidates with a PhD and demonstrated expertise in spine biology, biomechanics, or related disciplines a plus. 2+ years of Medical Science Liaison or related experience. Experience or strong interest in spine, interventional pain, neurosurgery, orthopedics, or PM&R preferred. Relevant clinical or research experience in spine, musculoskeletal, pain management or related fields (including doctoral research and postdoctoral training). Prior experience supporting product pre‑launch or launch activities preferred. Understanding of clinical trial design, data interpretation, and evidence‑based medicine Working knowledge of FDA regulations, OIG compliance, and industry standards Excellent scientific communication and presentation skills with ability to engage in peer‑to‑peer exchange Strong relationship‑building and networking skills with clinical stakeholders Analytical and critical‑thinking skills to interpret and communicate complex clinical data Ability to work cross‑functionally with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and Commercial teams High emotional intelligence and strong stakeholder awareness Willingness and ability to travel approximately 60% or more Note: These are field‑based roles. We seek candidates who are willing and able to travel 60 % or more of the time. Successful candidates are required to reside within the territory. Territory assignments are subject to change. Ferring + you At Ferring, we offer competitive total compensation along with an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work. From working hours that respect your lifestyle, a culture that is welcoming and equitable, and the chance to work with the industry’s most impressive people, these are just some of the ways we live our "People First" philosophy. Our Compensation And Benefits At Ferring, base salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. The base salary range for this role is $139,900 to $200,000, which is the reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount paid may differ based on non‑discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education and primary work location. Additional compensation for this role will be provided based on competitive annual incentive compensation targets in the form of sales commissions – payouts are based on individual and geography/company performance. Benefits for this role include: comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with a premium differential, inverse to base salary, to be paid by employees; a 401k plan and company match; short and long‑term disability coverage; basic life insurance; wellness benefits; reimbursement for certain tuition expenses; sick time front‑loaded yearly of 40 hours, or higher if state or local law requires; vacation time for full‑time employees to accrue between 112.5 and 150 hours yearly in the first four (4) years of employment, and additional accruals starting in the fifth (5th) year of employment; and 12 to 13 paid holidays per year. We are proud to offer 20 weeks of paid parental leave, learn more about the parental leave offering in our benefits package here. For roles that are not field‑based, Ferring has a hybrid work policy that is four days in the office, with the option to work one day remotely. Ferring is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws. Join our team and your voice will be heard, and your contributions will be valued. If you love to come up with new ways to make a positive difference and see them through, you will fit right in. We are proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (including disability/protected veterans). We maintain a drug‑free workplace. 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