Medical Science Liaison (Rheumatology and Pulmonology)

About the position

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for Rheumatology and Pulmonology at Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals will act as a key liaison to the medical and scientific community. This field-based role focuses on building and maintaining relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and healthcare practitioners, providing them with clinical and scientific information about the company's products. The MSL is expected to engage in scientific discussions, support education and training, and ensure alignment with the company's scientific goals while adhering to compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with focus KOLs in their assigned territory through engaging in scientific exchange.
• Engage in peer-to-peer scientific dialogue effectively communicating scientific, medical, technical, or product content.
• Support HCP field education, training, and safe use of drugs or biologics.
• Assess KOL alignment with key scientific discussion topics to inform territory and medical strategy.
• Identify KOL Advocates and Collaborators within your assigned territory.
• Support company-sponsored research, investigator-initiated research, and publications associated with MNK products.
• Stay abreast of emerging scientific literature and translate to applicable knowledge.
• Ensure appropriate communication of clinical and scientific information regarding FDA approved and pipeline products.
• Respond to MIRFs with an initial contact within 2 days and a full answer within 3 weeks.
• Collect scientific and clinical insights based on scientific information and clinical data sharing.
• Participate in advisory boards as requested.
• Contribute scientific content and/or help create materials in support of a project or initiative.
• Participate in team calls, projects, and activities.
• Collaborate with MSL colleagues.

Requirements

• Advanced scientific degree (MD, OD, PhD, PharmD) or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry or equivalent experience.
• Ability to effectively communicate scientific content through face-to-face meetings and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to access and develop relationships with external stakeholders.
• Effective collaboration with internal departments is essential.
• Demonstrate independence, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to full compliance with all company SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience in Rheumatology and/or Pulmonology strongly preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of medicine, treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, and FDA promotional guidelines.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and bonus opportunities.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Outstanding work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth.