Syneos Health/ inVentiv Health Commercial LLC
Medical Science Liaison Player Coach
Syneos Health/ inVentiv Health Commercial LLC, Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States
Overview
Description The MSL Player‑Coach is a field‑based scientific and clinical expert who supports the company's programs through direct site engagement and strategic team leadership. This individual educates healthcare practitioners on RNAi therapeutics, facilitates clinical trial execution, and partners with investigative sites to advance patient care. In addition to core MSL responsibilities—scientific exchange, KOL engagement, and clinical trial support—the Player‑Coach mentors other MSLs to ensure operational excellence. The role requires strategic planning, cross‑functional collaboration, and proactive leadership, all while maintaining full compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
Act as a strategic liaison between clinical investigators, internal stakeholders, and CRO partners to ensure timely communication, site support, and high‑quality study execution.
Collaborate with Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, and CROs on site identification, evaluation, initiation, and training.
Educate and engage site staff to optimize trial execution, ensure protocol compliance, and meet enrollment timelines.
Lead outreach to referring sites to raise awareness of the Phase 3 hypertension study, clarify eligibility criteria, and drive patient referrals.
Support and monitor site‑specific patient recruitment strategies; share insights with study management teams.
Participate in Site Initiation Visits (SIVs), investigator meetings, Steering Committees, and cross‑functional project activities.
Capture and communicate actionable medical insights from the field to inform clinical and medical strategies.
Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) in cardiovascular medicine and hypertension for education and potential research collaboration.
Deliver scientific education on the investigational therapy's mechanism of action and emerging clinical data.
Monitor and report regional and site‑level trends, recruitment barriers, and protocol feedback to support operational improvements.
Gather and share competitive intelligence to inform strategic planning.
Represent company at scientific congresses, providing educational support and summarizing key findings.
Ensure all activities comply with the company's policies and applicable regulatory standards.
Complete timely and accurate administrative documentation and reports.
Travel up to 70%, including overnight and weekend travel as needed.
As a Coach
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior MSLs and new team members.
Lead strategic planning for field medical activities in hypertension.
Support onboarding and training initiatives for field medical staff.
Offer insights and feedback to improve team performance and engagement.
Act as a liaison between field teams and headquarters to ensure alignment.
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and scientific excellence.
Qualifications
Advanced degree in life sciences (PharmD, MD, PhD, DNP, DHSc, or equivalent).
Minimum 3+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, with a focus on medical affairs or field medical roles.
Leadership, mentorship or training experience highly preferred.
Preferred experience supporting Phase II/III clinical trials.
Prior history in hypertension or cardiovascular‑related therapeutic areas.
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with KOLs and clinical site staff.
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and external stakeholders.
Candidates must reside within the assigned geography.
At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway and consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities.
Why Syneos Health?
Our ability to collaborate and problem‑solve makes a difference in patients’ lives daily. By joining one of our field access teams, you will partner with industry experts and be empowered to succeed with the support, resources, and autonomy needed to navigate the complex reimbursement landscape. The diversification and breadth of our partnerships create a multitude of career paths. Join our game‑changing, global company dedicated to creating better, smarter, faster ways to get biopharmaceutical therapies to patients.
Syneos Health is an equal opportunity employer. We are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled).
Syneos Health has a voluntary COVID‑19 vaccination policy. Vaccination may be required to work with certain customers or in certain locations. We comply with all applicable laws regarding paid leave and other benefits. Benefits for this position include a competitive compensation package, health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), 401(k) with company match, flexible PTO, and paid sick time where required by law.
Job reference: 400004947
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Description The MSL Player‑Coach is a field‑based scientific and clinical expert who supports the company's programs through direct site engagement and strategic team leadership. This individual educates healthcare practitioners on RNAi therapeutics, facilitates clinical trial execution, and partners with investigative sites to advance patient care. In addition to core MSL responsibilities—scientific exchange, KOL engagement, and clinical trial support—the Player‑Coach mentors other MSLs to ensure operational excellence. The role requires strategic planning, cross‑functional collaboration, and proactive leadership, all while maintaining full compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
Act as a strategic liaison between clinical investigators, internal stakeholders, and CRO partners to ensure timely communication, site support, and high‑quality study execution.
Collaborate with Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, and CROs on site identification, evaluation, initiation, and training.
Educate and engage site staff to optimize trial execution, ensure protocol compliance, and meet enrollment timelines.
Lead outreach to referring sites to raise awareness of the Phase 3 hypertension study, clarify eligibility criteria, and drive patient referrals.
Support and monitor site‑specific patient recruitment strategies; share insights with study management teams.
Participate in Site Initiation Visits (SIVs), investigator meetings, Steering Committees, and cross‑functional project activities.
Capture and communicate actionable medical insights from the field to inform clinical and medical strategies.
Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) in cardiovascular medicine and hypertension for education and potential research collaboration.
Deliver scientific education on the investigational therapy's mechanism of action and emerging clinical data.
Monitor and report regional and site‑level trends, recruitment barriers, and protocol feedback to support operational improvements.
Gather and share competitive intelligence to inform strategic planning.
Represent company at scientific congresses, providing educational support and summarizing key findings.
Ensure all activities comply with the company's policies and applicable regulatory standards.
Complete timely and accurate administrative documentation and reports.
Travel up to 70%, including overnight and weekend travel as needed.
As a Coach
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior MSLs and new team members.
Lead strategic planning for field medical activities in hypertension.
Support onboarding and training initiatives for field medical staff.
Offer insights and feedback to improve team performance and engagement.
Act as a liaison between field teams and headquarters to ensure alignment.
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and scientific excellence.
Qualifications
Advanced degree in life sciences (PharmD, MD, PhD, DNP, DHSc, or equivalent).
Minimum 3+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, with a focus on medical affairs or field medical roles.
Leadership, mentorship or training experience highly preferred.
Preferred experience supporting Phase II/III clinical trials.
Prior history in hypertension or cardiovascular‑related therapeutic areas.
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with KOLs and clinical site staff.
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and external stakeholders.
Candidates must reside within the assigned geography.
At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway and consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities.
Why Syneos Health?
Our ability to collaborate and problem‑solve makes a difference in patients’ lives daily. By joining one of our field access teams, you will partner with industry experts and be empowered to succeed with the support, resources, and autonomy needed to navigate the complex reimbursement landscape. The diversification and breadth of our partnerships create a multitude of career paths. Join our game‑changing, global company dedicated to creating better, smarter, faster ways to get biopharmaceutical therapies to patients.
Syneos Health is an equal opportunity employer. We are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled).
Syneos Health has a voluntary COVID‑19 vaccination policy. Vaccination may be required to work with certain customers or in certain locations. We comply with all applicable laws regarding paid leave and other benefits. Benefits for this position include a competitive compensation package, health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), 401(k) with company match, flexible PTO, and paid sick time where required by law.
Job reference: 400004947
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