[Hiring] Principal Medical Science Liaison @Lundbeck

Role Description

The Principal Medical Science Liaison (Principal MSL), Rare Epilepsies provides advanced, field-based medical and scientific leadership in support of Lundbeck’s NeuroRare focus on developmental and epileptic encephalopathies. This role serves as a highly strategic pre-launch scientific partner to external experts and internal stakeholders, generating high-quality, actionable insights that inform evidence strategy, disease education, portfolio decision-making, and launch readiness.

The Principal MSL is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy, influence without authority, and serve as a peer leader within the MSL organization, demonstrating outcome-oriented leadership, scientific depth, and insight generation that directly advances NeuroRare medical strategy, strengthens external scientific credibility, and shapes the disease environment.

Qualifications

• Accredited advanced degree in a health or life sciences–related field.
• ≥7 years of healthcare or related experience (industry, clinical practice, research, academic, or managed markets).
• ≥5 years of customer-facing Field Medical Affairs experience within a pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences organization.
• Proven experience supporting pre-launch assets, including KOL identification, strategic mapping.
• Demonstrated strategic leadership and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without authority.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex scientific data and translate insights into meaningful scientific dialogue and decision-relevant insights.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of drug development, evidence generation, and launch planning.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence without authority.
• Proven ability to build trust, lead through scientific credibility, and operate effectively in a matrixed environment.
• Track record of accountability, strategic thinking, and results orientation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Driving is an essential duty of this job; must have a valid driver’s license in good standing.

Requirements

• Field-based position with willingness and ability to travel up to 50–75% domestically.
• The role is part of Lundbeck’s Vehicle Fleet Stipend Program and requires business use of a personal vehicle.

Benefits

• Salary Pay Range: $215,000 - $245,000.
• Eligibility for a 20% bonus target based on company and individual performance.
• Eligibility to participate in the company’s long-term incentive plan.
• Flexible paid time off (PTO).
• Health benefits to include Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Company match 401k.