[Hiring] Senior Medical Science Liaison @Lundbeck

Role Description

The Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr 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 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.

• Establishes and sustains deep, longitudinal scientific partnerships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Centers of Excellence, and investigators working in rare epilepsies.
• Acts as a primary generator of pre-launch actionable field medical insights.
• Synthesizes and communicates high-quality insights with clear implications for evidence strategy, publication planning, disease education, and portfolio-level decision-making.
• Ensures timely, accurate, and compliant documentation of insights in CRM systems.
• Partners closely with Medical Directors, Clinical Development, Evidence Strategy, and other cross-functional teams.
• Delivers impactful, non-promotional disease education that advances recognition, diagnosis, and referral pathways across NeuroRare indications.
• Demonstrates scientific and behavioral leadership through role modeling of best-in-class MSL execution.
• Completes all required training, administrative responsibilities, and documentation in accordance with Lundbeck policies.

Qualifications

• Accredited advanced degree in a health or life sciences–related field.
• ≥5 years of healthcare or related experience (industry, clinical practice, research, academic, or managed markets).
• ≥2 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 and strategic mapping.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence without authority.
• 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

• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex scientific data and translate insights into meaningful scientific dialogue.
• 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.

Benefits

• Salary Pay Range: $190,000 - $220,000.
• 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 including Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Company match 401k.
• Vehicle Fleet Stipend.