Role Description
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field‑based scientific expert supporting Harmony Biosciences’ Sleep/Wake and Epilepsy franchises. The MSL builds scientific relationships with KOLs, facilitates peer‑to‑peer scientific exchange, supports clinical research, and educates on (or discusses) appropriate use of Harmony therapies. Title/level will be commensurate with experience.
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Scientific Exchange & KOL Engagement
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Identify and engage KOLs in Harmony products and therapeutic areas
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Conduct compliant scientific exchange for Harmony products and therapeutic areas
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Deliver medical presentations, journal clubs, and disease‑state education
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Serve as a trusted scientific resource for external experts
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Territory Medical Strategy
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Develop and execute a territory medical plan aligned with franchise strategy
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Gather and communicate field insights, unmet needs, and competitive intelligence
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Support brand and launch strategies through compliant medical activities
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Clinical Research Support
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Support company‑sponsored trials: feasibility, site identification, initiation, and engagement
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Serve as liaison for Investigator‑Initiated Studies (ISS)
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Communicate clinical data and emerging science to stakeholders
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Cross‑Functional Collaboration
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Partner with Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Market Access, and Commercial (as appropriate)
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Participation in advisory boards, speaker training, and internal scientific training
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Represent Harmony at scientific congresses and generate internal reports
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Leadership (Senior MSL Level)
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Mentor junior MSLs
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Lead field‑based medical initiatives and special projects
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Serve as subject matter expert in Sleep/Wake and Epilepsy
Qualifications
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MSL Level:
2+ years of MSL experience OR 5+ years as clinical pharmacist, researcher, neurologist, sleep specialist, or related provider required
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Senior MSL Level:
5+ years of MSL experience OR 8+ years as medical director, clinical pharmacy manager, neurologist, or similar required
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CNS/Sleep/Epilepsy experience strongly preferred
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Product launch experience preferred
Requirements
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This position will require up to 50% domestic travel, depending on geography
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Some travel will be required to attend meetings on a local and national basis and training sessions
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Valid US Driver’s License with safe driving record is required
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While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
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Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision
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Manual dexterity requires use of computers, tablets, and cell phone
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Continuous sitting for prolonged periods
Benefits
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Medical, Vision and Dental benefits the first of the month following start date
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Generous paid time off and Company designated Holidays
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Company paid Disability benefits and Life Insurance coverage
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401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
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Paid Parental leave
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
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Company sponsored wellness programs
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Professional development initiatives and continuous learning opportunities
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A certified Great Place to Work® for eight consecutive years based on our positive, values-based company culture