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About This Role
The (Senior) Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role is part of US Medical Affairs, a strategic partner within Biogen. It helps inform medical practice across therapeutic areas and pipeline to improve meaningful patient outcomes. The MSL enables stakeholder engagement with Key Medical Experts (KMEs) and other healthcare professionals (HCPs) so they understand the clinical and scientific narrative for Biogen’s therapies. Biogen prioritizes a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve.
What You Will Do
- Be a credible medical / scientific expert who engages with KMEs and HCPs to increase confidence in making the best clinical decisions pertaining to disease state and Biogen’s products.
- Focus on building deep, strategic, long‑term relationships with internal & external stakeholders to be viewed as a partner rather than transactional.
- Be a “partner in the trenches”—responsive, engaging often and a solutions‑driven conduit to leaders in the medical community.
- Engage in projects and / or initiatives aligned to US Medical strategy, objectives and tactics.
- Be highly accountable to qualitative and quantitative medical excellence performance goals, standards, and measurements. Deliver against KME engagement plans that add high value by navigating resources at the office in collaboration with field and non‑field colleagues. Capture and report KME / HCP medical insights using Veeva with the highest level of consistency and accuracy to help inform the medical and clinical strategies.
Who You Are
You are a scientific or clinical professional with a passion for science and deep scientific knowledge. You have a marked curiosity about healthcare and business opportunities. You keep patients, payers and physicians top of mind in your daily work and collaborate to solve critical scientific and business challenges.
Required Skills
Advanced Scientific or Clinical degree; doctoral (MD, PhD, PharmD, DNP) level required.Minimum two years’ experience as a Medical Science Liaison or similar role within the pharmaceutical / biotechnology industry.Five years' experience as a Medical Science Liaison or similar role for senior consideration.Effective communication : communicates concisely, confidently, and credibly; understands other points of view, listens with empathy, and responds appropriately.Digital potential : comfortable using and experimenting with technology; embraces new tools and systems; demonstrates willingness and aptitude to learn.Accountability : delivers reliably against goals; motivated to exceed metrics and KPIs; views metrics and KPIs as opportunities to communicate value to internal stakeholders.Ethical : understands industry rules and commits to following them for the benefit of patients.Able to travel at least 60% of the time, including overnight and occasional weekend travel.Must be 18 years of age or older with a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Must have authorization and ability to drive a company leased vehicle or rental.Preferred Skills & Therapeutic Area Specific Skills
Clinical experience and subject matter expertise in the therapeutic area is optimal.Subject matter expertise in lupus, particularly Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE), is highly preferred.Additional Information
The base compensation range for this role is $162,000.00–$217,000.00. Base salary is determined through an analytical approach combining relevant skills, experience, location and internal equity. Regular employees are eligible for short‑term and long‑term incentives, including cash bonus and equity opportunities, designed to reward achievements and future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurancesFitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursementShort‑ and Long‑Term Disability insuranceMinimum of 15 days paid vacation and an additional end‑of‑year shutdown (Dec 26–Dec 31)Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance80 hours sick time per calendar yearPaid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit401(k) program participation with company matched contributionsEmployee stock purchase planTuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar yearEmployee Resource Groups participationWhy Biogen
We are a global team committed to excellence and a pioneering spirit. As a mid‑size biotechnology company, we provide stability and resources while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. We work together to deliver life‑changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring deeply. Achieving excellence. Changing lives.
Biogen is committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. Diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives strengthen us, and we focus on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E‑Verify Employer in the United States.
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