Associate Director / Director, Medical Science Liaison, Respiratory

About This Role

This role is a senior individual contributor Medical Science Liaison position focused on scientific engagement, KOL relationship development, strategic insight generation, and medical education within the US Respiratory portfolio for a global biopharmaceutical organization.

Responsibilities

• Deliver objective, evidence-based scientific information in a non-promotional manner
• Use only approved medical materials during external engagements
• Respond to unsolicited medical requests (UMRs) with accurate, balanced information
• Develop, maintain, and execute individualized engagement plans for target KOLs and HCPs
• Identify unmet medical education needs and assess competitive medical activity
• Build strong, collaborative, and compliant relationships across the respiratory therapeutic landscape
• Capture, synthesize, and communicate field insights to inform Medical Affairs strategy and asset planning
• Collaborate with internal medical leadership to develop new and innovative medical education resources
• Maintain accurate documentation of HCP interactions in CRM platforms (e.g., VEEVA)
• Staff Medical Affairs booths at scientific meetings and conventions

Requirements

• Advanced degree (MD, PhD, or PharmD)
• Minimum 5 years (Associate Director) or 8 years (Director) of experience in MSL roles with a respiratory focus
• Strong understanding of the Medical Science Liaison function, clinical trial design, evidence generation, and US Medical Affairs principles
• Deep knowledge of relevant regulatory and compliance frameworks (PhRMA Code, FDA/OPDP guidance, HCP interaction standards, SOPs)
• Proven ability to communicate complex scientific data clearly and credibly
• Demonstrated success building relationships with KOLs, investigators, PAGs, and academic partners
• Strong analytical, organizational, and strategic planning skills
• Ability to work semi-autonomously and thrive in a dynamic environment
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (70-80%, including overnights or weekends as needed)

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MD, PhD, or PharmD)
• Minimum 5 years (Associate Director) or 8 years (Director) of experience in MSL roles with a respiratory focus

Skills

* Required skills