Role Description
As a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Lead with bioMérieux, you will play an important role in fostering relationships with internal and external stakeholders in your designated geographical area. This is a multifaceted role that combines scientific expertise, field medical affairs responsibilities, people and team management. Your position oversees an area team of field-based Medical Science Liaisons (MSL) who support bioMerieux Microbiology, Molecular, and Immunoassay portfolios.
Medical Science Liaison and Lead responsibilities include:
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Engaging with leading experts in the field to develop and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and Healthcare Providers (HCPs) in areas relevant to infectious diseases and diagnostics.
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Providing scientific and clinical expertise on diagnostic products to internal and external stakeholders.
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Leading and mentoring a regional team of MSLs, providing guidance on scientific engagement, medical education, insights gathering, and professional development.
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Supporting your team to develop and implement strategic individual plans aligned with US and Global medical affairs objectives.
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Aggregating and communicating area activity and insights to demonstrate alignment with strategic plan.
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Collaborating regularly with cross-functional teams, including leadership from field sales, marketing, global medical affairs, customer support teams, and other functions within US Medical Affairs.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree required in life sciences, healthcare or clinical sciences.
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6+ years of relevant clinical, laboratory, or healthcare experience, with experience demonstrating progressive leadership, influence, or responsibility.
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Clinical or clinical laboratory experience required.
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Demonstrated ability to lead and develop others, and translate clinical/scientific expertise into a field medical environment.
Requirements
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Advanced degree strongly preferred: PhD, PharmD, NP, PA, MS/MLS/DCLS, MD/DO, or similar relevant advanced degree.
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MSL/field medical affairs experience preferred, particularly experience involving HCP/KOL engagement, scientific/medical education, insights gathering, and field-based medical strategy.
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Clinical microbiology board certification or similar relevant clinical laboratory credential is preferred for candidates whose background is primarily in clinical laboratory medicine.
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Experience in infectious disease diagnostics, microbiology, molecular diagnostics, immunoassay, or related diagnostic areas is preferred.
Benefits
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A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options.
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Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance.
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Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
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Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match.
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Adoption Assistance.
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Wellness Programs.
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Employee Assistance Program.
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Commuter Benefits.
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Various voluntary benefit offerings.
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Discount programs.
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Parental leaves.