Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in US (m/f/d)

Position Summary
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a U.S. field-based scientific expert responsible for developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with U.S. healthcare professionals (HCPs), key opinion leaders (KOLs), and academic institutions. The MSL provides unbiased, evidence-based scientific exchange to support patient care, inform medical strategy, and ensure appropriate use of company products in compliance with U.S. regulatory and legal requirements.

Scientific Exchange & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with U.S.-based KOLs, investigators, and healthcare decision-makers
• Conduct high-quality, non-promotional scientific exchange consistent with FDA regulations and company policies
• Serve as a trusted medical and scientific resource for HCPs within the assigned U.S. territory

Medical & Clinical Support

• Provide scientific education on disease states, mechanisms of action, clinical trial data, and real-world evidence
• Support U.S. clinical trials through investigator identification, site engagement, and study support activities
• Respond to unsolicited medical information requests in accordance with U.S. regulatory and compliance standards

Insights & Medical Strategy

• Capture and communicate actionable medical insights from the U.S. field to internal Medical Affairs and cross-functional teams
• Identify unmet medical needs, evolving treatment paradigms, and competitive intelligence within the U.S. market
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory, and Clinical Development teams while maintaining scientific independence

Medical Education & Scientific Activities

• Support U.S. medical congresses, advisory boards, and speaker training programs
• Deliver scientific presentations to external and internal audiences
• Contribute to the development, review, and approval of medical materials, publications, and scientific content

Compliance & Governance

• Conduct all activities in compliance with FDA regulations, OIG guidance, PhRMA Code, and applicable federal and state laws
• Adhere to company SOPs, compliance policies, and ethical standards
• Maintain accurate documentation of field activities using approved CRM and reporting systems

Education

• Advanced degree required: PharmD, MD, PhD, DO, or equivalent GC degree in a life sciences discipline

Experience

• 2–5+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, MSL, or related clinical/scientific role (level dependent)
• Experience within the U.S. healthcare system required
• Therapeutic area experience in [insert therapeutic area] preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong scientific, clinical, and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build credibility and long-term relationships with U.S. HCPs and KOLs
• Strong understanding of FDA regulations and U.S. compliance requirements
• Ability to work independently in a remote, field-based environment

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 80% within the United States, including overnight and occasional weekend travel
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required

Additional Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Must comply with company vaccination, credentialing, and background check requirements

With employees from over 50 nations, CENTOGENE is a truly international company with offices is in Rostock, Berlin, Delhi, Boston, Valencia, Belgrade, and São Paulo. 

We were born to help diagnostic patients with rare disease and today we evolved to help patients of all clinical specialties to make bold progress with guided solutions for physicians, their patients and pharma partners.