Medical Science Liaison

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

If there’s one thing your clinical experience has taught you, it’s how to evolve your expertise rapidly and stay at the forefront of your field. Poised and articulate, you are a listener, an educator and a gifted cultivator of new and exciting opportunities grounded in the science. You have what it takes: a competitive drive coupled with the exceptional ability to communicate the science behind our client’s products. Such talent and passion make you the right fit for this unique role with Syneos Health.

Position Overview:

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific and clinical expert that strategically supports the medical and scientific objectives of the company. The role will focus on engagement with clinical study sites, investigators, and study personnel to encourage rapid study start-up, patient identification, and enrollment efforts.

He/she will be accountable to communicate and educate the science and clinical application of RNAi to Healthcare Practitioners (HCPs). The MSL serves as a regional medical and scientific resource, partnering with assigned investigative sites to advance patient care. In addition, MSLs are expected to build strong cross-functional relationships with colleagues in Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Clinical Operations, and CROs while maintaining full compliance with all relevant company, industry, legal, and regulatory requirements.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic liaison between clinical investigators, internal stakeholders, and CRO partners to ensure timely communication, site support, and high-quality study execution.
• Collaborate with Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, and CROs on site identification, evaluation, initiation, and training.
• Educate and engage site staff to optimize trial execution, ensure protocol compliance, and meet enrollment timelines.
• Lead outreach to referring sites to raise awareness of the Phase 3 hypertension study, clarify eligibility criteria, and drive patient referrals.
• Support and monitor site-specific patient recruitment strategies; share insights and findings with study management teams.
• Participate in Site Initiation Visits (SIVs), investigator meetings, Steering Committees, and cross-functional project activities.
• Capture and communicate actionable medical insights from the field to inform clinical and medical strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) in cardiovascular medicine and hypertension for education and potential research collaboration.
• Deliver scientific education on the investigational therapy's mechanism of action and emerging clinical data across diverse settings.
• Monitor and report regional and site-level trends, recruitment barriers, and protocol feedback to support operational improvements.
• Gather and share competitive intelligence to inform strategic planning.
• Represent company at scientific congresses, providing educational support and summarizing key findings.
• Ensure all activities comply with company policies and applicable regulatory standards.
• Complete timely and accurate administrative documentation and reports.

Travel up to 70%, including overnight and weekend travel as needed.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in life sciences (PharmD, MD, PhD, DNP, DHSc, or equivalent).
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, with a focus on medical affairs or field medical roles.
• Preferred experience supporting Phase II/III clinical trials.
• Prior history in hypertension or cardiovascular-related therapeutic areas.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with KOLs and clinical site staff.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Candidates must reside within the assigned geography.

At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities.

Why Syneos Health? Our ability to collaborate and problem-solve makes a difference in patients’ lives daily. By joining one of our field access teams, you will partner with industry experts and be empowered to succeed with the support, resources, and autonomy needed to successfully navigate the complex reimbursement landscape. The diversification and breadth of our new and existing partnerships create a multitude of career paths and employment opportunities. Join our game-changing, global company dedicated to creating better, smarter, faster ways to get biopharmaceutical therapies to patients Experience the thrill of knowing that your everyday efforts are contributing to improving patients’ lives around the world. 

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Syneos Health companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)

Syneos Health has a voluntary COVID-19 vaccination policy. We strongly encourage all employees to be fully vaccinated. Additionally, certain local governments or Syneos Health customers may have vaccine requirements that apply to some of our employees. These employees are required to submit proof of vaccination to Syneos Health and maintain compliance with these requirements.
At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position will include a competitive compensation package, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos Health complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.

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