What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Science Liaison - Southwest Region position at Clark Davis Associates?
Medical Science Liaison – Southwest USA
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain relationships with key clinicians, investigators, KOLs, and healthcare institutions.
- Serve as a scientific resource by providing accurate, balanced clinical and medical information.
- Develop territory plans and engage healthcare professionals through field visits, scientific meetings, and congresses.
- Support clinical development activities, including investigator engagement, site outreach, recruitment efforts, and sharing field insights.
- Partner with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, and other cross-functional teams.
- Support advisory boards, scientific presentations, medical congresses, and other educational initiatives.
- Stay current on clinical data, treatment guidelines, emerging therapies, and competitive developments.
- Respond to unsolicited scientific inquiries and contribute to MSL training and development.
- Ensure all activities comply with applicable regulatory, ethical, and company standards.
Qualifications
- Advanced clinical/scientific degree required: MD/DO, PhD, PharmD, PA, NP, or RN.
- 5 years of biotech/pharma experience, including 3 years of MSL experience preferred.
- Oncology and rare disease experience strongly preferred.
- Experience in a hospital or pharmacy setting.
- Excellent scientific, communication, presentation, analytical, and relationship-building skills.
- Collaborative, adaptable, self-directed, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel up to 60%, including occasional weekend travel.