Syneos Health Commercial Solutions
Medical Science Liaison
Syneos Health Commercial Solutions, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Position Overview
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific and clinical expert that strategically supports the medical and scientific objectives of the company. The role will focus on engagement with clinical study sites, investigators, and study personnel to encourage rapid study start-up, patient identification, and enrollment efforts. The MSL communicates and educates the science and clinical application of RNAi to Healthcare Practitioners (HCPs). The MSL serves as a regional medical and scientific resource, partnering with assigned investigative sites to advance patient care. The MSL builds strong cross-functional relationships with colleagues in Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Clinical Operations, and CROs while maintaining full compliance with all relevant company, industry, legal, and regulatory requirements.
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 and findings 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 across diverse settings.
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 the company at scientific congresses, providing educational support and summarizing key findings.
Ensure all activities comply with company policies and applicable regulatory standards.
Complete timely and accurate administrative documentation and reports.
Travel up to 70%, including overnight and weekend travel as needed.
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.
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. 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 successfully navigate the complex reimbursement landscape. The diversification and breadth of our partnerships create multiple career paths and opportunities.
Syneos Health is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and will consider transferable skills from previous roles.
Any required vaccination or site-specific requirements will be communicated during the hiring process and in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements.
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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 and findings 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 across diverse settings.
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 the company at scientific congresses, providing educational support and summarizing key findings.
Ensure all activities comply with company policies and applicable regulatory standards.
Complete timely and accurate administrative documentation and reports.
Travel up to 70%, including overnight and weekend travel as needed.
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.
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. 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 successfully navigate the complex reimbursement landscape. The diversification and breadth of our partnerships create multiple career paths and opportunities.
Syneos Health is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and will consider transferable skills from previous roles.
Any required vaccination or site-specific requirements will be communicated during the hiring process and in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements.
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