Associate Director / Director, Medical Science Liaison – Women’s Health
Overview
This field-based Medical Science Liaison role supports the Women’s Health therapeutic area across the United States (exact territory to be determined), with a focus on engaging key opinion leaders (KOLs) and healthcare providers in high-quality scientific exchange. The Associate Director/Director will serve as a critical link between external stakeholders and the Medical Affairs organization, driving insight generation and contributing to the development and execution of medical strategy. This role requires deep expertise in Women's Health, including exposure to contraception, and a strong ability to translate complex clinical data into meaningful, actionable discussions. The individual will proactively identify unmet educational needs, deliver non-promotional scientific support, and play a key role in shaping medical activities through external insights, cross-functional collaboration, and participation in major scientific congresses.
Responsibilities
Develop, execute, monitor, and adapt strategic MSL stakeholder engagement plans for target KOLs and HCPs in alignment with Medical Affairs leadership Lead high-quality scientific exchange through both proactive and reactive interactions with external stakeholders Respond to unsolicited medical requests (UMRs) with accurate, compliant, and timely scientific communications Identify and communicate insights, trends, and activities of other Medical Affairs organizations working with shared stakeholders Assess and communicate unmet educational needs of KOLs and HCPs; translate insights into actionable strategies Partner with Medical leadership to develop innovative, non-promotional medical education materials (e.g., slide decks, presentations, digital content) tailored to stakeholder needs Gather and synthesize KOL insights to inform broader medical strategy and organizational decision-making Develop and share internal reports including advisory board summaries, congress insights, and stakeholder feedback Represent Medical Affairs at congresses and scientific meetings, including staffing booths and engaging external experts Deliver internal training on disease states, clinical data, and products using approved materials as appropriate Maintain accurate and timely documentation of HCP interactions in CRM systems Manage administrative responsibilities including expense reporting and activity tracking Contribute to cross-functional collaboration and strategic initiatives within Medical Affairs Perform additional duties as needed
Qualifications
Advanced degree required (MD, PhD, PharmD) Associate Director: Minimum 5+ years of experience as an MSL Director: Minimum 8+ years of experience as an MSL Experience in Women’s Health / OB-GYN required Strong understanding of MSL roles and responsibilities, clinical trials, and relevant therapeutic areas Knowledge of applicable compliance frameworks, including interactions with healthcare providers, promotional regulations, and industry codes Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with KOLs, academic institutions, and patient advocacy groups Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate complex clinical data Demonstrated ability to identify insights from stakeholder interactions and translate them into strategic recommendations Excellent communication and presentation skills Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities Self-motivated, accountable, and results-oriented with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively Adaptable and comfortable navigating a dynamic and evolving environment Committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment Additional Details US-based, field role (remote) Ability to travel extensively (approximately 50–80%), including overnight and occasional weekend travel Territory may evolve based on business needs Proficiency in English (written and verbal) required Apply To This Job