Medical Science Liaison

Field of work: Regulatory & Medical

Posting Date: 13 Nov 2025

Application Deadline

Location: Hoboken 07030, New Jersey, United States

Contract type: Permanent

Job ID: 3955

Role Description

Your Role

Our Medical Science Liaisons advance the company’s scientific platform in medical Dermatology and inform company strategy through established dialogues with healthcare decision makers and researchers. This includes engagement with External Experts, HCPs, institutions, payers – and other organizations within the healthcare and scientific community – for research activities, publications, education, consulting, identification of unmet medical needs of patients and other Medical Affairs/R&D initiatives.

This is a field-based role, covering NJ and Manhattan, NY.

Your Responsibilities

• Field-based scientific and clinical resource, a customer-facing extension of LEO Pharma Inc. Medical Strategy and Scientific Affairs and R&D
• Engage and develop appropriate business relationships with critical stakeholders including but not limited to academic and community-based KOLs and investigators in dermatology
• Provide educational and technical information, including response to unsolicited drug information inquiries
• Establish relationships with Investigators, MCO Medical Directors, and P&T Committee Members as well as Dermatology Association/Society elected leadership
• Ensure that key stakeholders are appropriately and compliantly educated on disease state, population health and patient care challenges
• Present and/or moderate advisory boards
• Create medical slides for review and approval
• Support unsolicited research requests and facilitate discussion between investigator and R&D
• Identify potential investigators and provide assistance regarding LEO sponsored research
• Provide speaker training for speaker bureau speakers
• Engage in competitive intelligence at society meetings
• Engage in sales training as appropriate
• Identify potential acquisition targets and unmet medical needs

Your Qualifications

• PharmD, Ph.D., MD, DO strongly preferred
• 1+ years MSL experience
• 1+ years prior experience working in pharmaceutical industry or related experience with medical/scientific focus
• Dermatology or immunology background is a plus
• Thorough understanding of Dermatology or Immunology and clinical research, clinical practice experience preferred
• Ability and willingness to travel ~70% of the time
• Understanding of current pharmaceutical climate and applicable laws and regulations
• Ability to develop and execute a territory clinical plan
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in the team and cross-functional environments
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) to create and foster productive professional relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
• Adaptive and agile in evolving conditions
• Strong presentation skills
• Reside within 45 minutes of a major US airport

The base salary range for this position is $175,000 - 225,000 USD per year. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the LEO Pharma range for this position. Salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. In addition, some positions may include eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and / or individual performance.

Beyond the skin

Join LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact. Our innovative approach sets us apart. We are dedicated to leaving a legacy that positively impacts patients, colleagues, and our planet.

At LEO Pharma, we believe in the power of individuals to drive change. Our flat organizational structure empowers you to make a visible impact and offers versatile roles for professional growth. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, recognizing that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes enable us to make the best decisions. Join our passionate team at LEO Pharma and be yourself as we work together to make a difference.

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