Upsher-Smith
Medical Science Liaison/Senior Medical Science Liaison Northern California
Upsher-Smith, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Radius Health
Radius Health is an equal‑opportunity employer. EEO/Disabled Individuals/Veterans.
Position Title:
Medical Science Liaison/Senior Medical Science Liaison Northern California
Job Category:
Medical Affairs
Requirement ID:
MEDIC002430
Schedule:
Full Time
Posted: Oct 30, 2025
Job Details Description Radius Health is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the future for patient populations in bone health and related therapeutic areas. Our team works relentlessly to improve the lives of our patients, their caregivers, our communities, our partners, and each other. We live by our corporate values, and every employee has an unwavering commitment to contributing to our positive culture. We are currently recruiting for a field‑based MSL/Senior MSL for the Northern California region. This role may be considered at a Senior MSL level, depending on years of experience and qualifications.
Job Summary:
The field based Medical Science Liaison/Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a therapeutic/disease expert who develops and maintains professional relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and healthcare decision makers (payers, integrated health systems, government, etc.) to achieve improved health outcomes for patients. The MSL serves as a conduit in providing thorough and accurate information to key opinion leaders about Radius Health and competitive products, clinical science, and healthcare consistently with regulatory and company policy. The Northern California region includes Northern CA, NV, OR, WA, UT, ID and AK. Candidates must reside in the San Francisco Bay area.
Essential Responsibilities
Use defined systems to map, identify, profile, and prioritize national, regional and local KOLs/healthcare decision makers in the osteoporosis marketplace through research, advisory boards, publications, and educational presentations.
Develop and maintain strong scientific KOL relationships through consistent communication and discussion of the current scientific literature and approved resources.
Identify and support potential sites for consideration of Phase II/IV programs, as required.
Stay informed and evaluate emerging evidence in the disease area to have meaningful discussions with key stakeholders through continuous learning (conferences, rounds, journal clubs, webinars, advisory boards).
Respond to unsolicited requests for medical information with supported products and disease state.
Respond to unsolicited requests regarding interest in Investigator‑Sponsored Studies (ISS) and support ISS submissions through appropriate internal processes.
Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, distributing relevant scientific and medical information and key external insights when requested.
Exhibit effective clinical presentation skills for internal and external audiences and tailor content to meet audience needs.
Provide MSL Learning series presentations when requested.
Assist in organizing educational meetings or local scientific advisory boards when requested.
Support speaker training to ensure continued scientific support in the field.
Identify and communicate research, preclinical and clinical, and healthcare trends that help guide the organization’s research, development, and commercial strategy.
Plan day‑to‑day interactions, including discussion points in accordance with the Medical Affairs strategy, establishing a frequency of interactions per stakeholder per year to ensure company objectives are met.
Develop relevant territory engagement plans in line with the medical strategy and support the team’s medical plan execution.
Use approved scientific data during KOL interactions to advance the understanding of the therapeutic area.
Experience and Qualifications Qualifications:
Previous MSL experience in Osteoporosis/Metabolic Bone (3–5+ years) preferred.
Doctorate degree (Pharm D, PhD, MD) with clinical or therapeutic experience.
Master’s degree considered with 3+ years related to pharma/biotech experience in osteoporosis/metabolic bone disease.
Skills / Preferences:
Strong customer/patient focus.
Excellent communication and networking skills.
Knowledge and experience in the field of osteoporosis.
Experience working with large integrated delivery systems and understanding of clinical care pathways/decisions that impact patient care.
Additional Skills / Preferences:
Clear understanding of regulatory agency (FDA, HIPAA, etc.) guidelines that govern the pharma/biotech industry.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and Outlook applications.
Strategic thinker and capable of working with academia.
Position is field based with up to 70% required travel (car, plane, train) in managing assigned territory.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and ability to pass a complete background check.
Responsible for operating the motor vehicle using safe driving practices, knowledge of and compliance with all company policies, and obeying all traffic laws.
Work Environment The work is performed primarily in a remote home office environment that requires in‑person office work, meetings, and/or travel. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to use hands to type, handle paperwork and sort, file, or manipulate documents. The employee is required to stand and walk. The employee is required to utilize audio‑visual programs for frequent meetings and discussions with fellow employees, vendors, outside agencies and/or customers. The employee may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds occasionally.
Company Information Radius is a commercialized biopharmaceutical company committed to serving patients with unmet medical needs in endocrinology and other therapeutic areas. Radius' lead product, TYMLOS® (abaloparatide) injection, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of postmenopausal women with osteoporosis at high risk for fracture and the treatment of men with osteoporosis.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Radius Health, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Radius Health, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Radius Health, Inc. offers a compensation package with medical, dental and vision benefits. We also provide parental leave, a 401(k) match and a generous time‑off plan including two company shutdowns; the week of July 4th and the last week in December. The compensation range for this role is $165,000—$212,000, dependent on years of experience and qualification.
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Position Title:
Medical Science Liaison/Senior Medical Science Liaison Northern California
Job Category:
Medical Affairs
Requirement ID:
MEDIC002430
Schedule:
Full Time
Posted: Oct 30, 2025
Job Details Description Radius Health is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the future for patient populations in bone health and related therapeutic areas. Our team works relentlessly to improve the lives of our patients, their caregivers, our communities, our partners, and each other. We live by our corporate values, and every employee has an unwavering commitment to contributing to our positive culture. We are currently recruiting for a field‑based MSL/Senior MSL for the Northern California region. This role may be considered at a Senior MSL level, depending on years of experience and qualifications.
Job Summary:
The field based Medical Science Liaison/Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a therapeutic/disease expert who develops and maintains professional relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and healthcare decision makers (payers, integrated health systems, government, etc.) to achieve improved health outcomes for patients. The MSL serves as a conduit in providing thorough and accurate information to key opinion leaders about Radius Health and competitive products, clinical science, and healthcare consistently with regulatory and company policy. The Northern California region includes Northern CA, NV, OR, WA, UT, ID and AK. Candidates must reside in the San Francisco Bay area.
Essential Responsibilities
Use defined systems to map, identify, profile, and prioritize national, regional and local KOLs/healthcare decision makers in the osteoporosis marketplace through research, advisory boards, publications, and educational presentations.
Develop and maintain strong scientific KOL relationships through consistent communication and discussion of the current scientific literature and approved resources.
Identify and support potential sites for consideration of Phase II/IV programs, as required.
Stay informed and evaluate emerging evidence in the disease area to have meaningful discussions with key stakeholders through continuous learning (conferences, rounds, journal clubs, webinars, advisory boards).
Respond to unsolicited requests for medical information with supported products and disease state.
Respond to unsolicited requests regarding interest in Investigator‑Sponsored Studies (ISS) and support ISS submissions through appropriate internal processes.
Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, distributing relevant scientific and medical information and key external insights when requested.
Exhibit effective clinical presentation skills for internal and external audiences and tailor content to meet audience needs.
Provide MSL Learning series presentations when requested.
Assist in organizing educational meetings or local scientific advisory boards when requested.
Support speaker training to ensure continued scientific support in the field.
Identify and communicate research, preclinical and clinical, and healthcare trends that help guide the organization’s research, development, and commercial strategy.
Plan day‑to‑day interactions, including discussion points in accordance with the Medical Affairs strategy, establishing a frequency of interactions per stakeholder per year to ensure company objectives are met.
Develop relevant territory engagement plans in line with the medical strategy and support the team’s medical plan execution.
Use approved scientific data during KOL interactions to advance the understanding of the therapeutic area.
Experience and Qualifications Qualifications:
Previous MSL experience in Osteoporosis/Metabolic Bone (3–5+ years) preferred.
Doctorate degree (Pharm D, PhD, MD) with clinical or therapeutic experience.
Master’s degree considered with 3+ years related to pharma/biotech experience in osteoporosis/metabolic bone disease.
Skills / Preferences:
Strong customer/patient focus.
Excellent communication and networking skills.
Knowledge and experience in the field of osteoporosis.
Experience working with large integrated delivery systems and understanding of clinical care pathways/decisions that impact patient care.
Additional Skills / Preferences:
Clear understanding of regulatory agency (FDA, HIPAA, etc.) guidelines that govern the pharma/biotech industry.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and Outlook applications.
Strategic thinker and capable of working with academia.
Position is field based with up to 70% required travel (car, plane, train) in managing assigned territory.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and ability to pass a complete background check.
Responsible for operating the motor vehicle using safe driving practices, knowledge of and compliance with all company policies, and obeying all traffic laws.
Work Environment The work is performed primarily in a remote home office environment that requires in‑person office work, meetings, and/or travel. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to use hands to type, handle paperwork and sort, file, or manipulate documents. The employee is required to stand and walk. The employee is required to utilize audio‑visual programs for frequent meetings and discussions with fellow employees, vendors, outside agencies and/or customers. The employee may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds occasionally.
Company Information Radius is a commercialized biopharmaceutical company committed to serving patients with unmet medical needs in endocrinology and other therapeutic areas. Radius' lead product, TYMLOS® (abaloparatide) injection, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of postmenopausal women with osteoporosis at high risk for fracture and the treatment of men with osteoporosis.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Radius Health, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Radius Health, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Radius Health, Inc. offers a compensation package with medical, dental and vision benefits. We also provide parental leave, a 401(k) match and a generous time‑off plan including two company shutdowns; the week of July 4th and the last week in December. The compensation range for this role is $165,000—$212,000, dependent on years of experience and qualification.
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