Medical Science Liaison – Sr Medical Science Liaison - Specialty (South Central)

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and experienced individual for the position of Medical Science Liaison (MSL). The MSL will be responsible for integrating scientific expertise and knowledge with medical strategies to ensure successful implementation of Sumitomo Pharma America’s marketed and emerging product portfolio. This will be fulfilled mainly through the development of cohesive working relationships with key opinion leaders and regional clinicians of influence. This role will cover regions: TX, OK, LA, AR.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify and engage national, regional, and local Urology and Women’s Health thought leaders and HCPs.
• Serve as the primary scientific contact and build long-term peer to peer scientific relationships.
• Exchange scientific and technical information relevant to the company’s development portfolio.
• Support relationships between key opinion leaders and internal product teams.
• Educate priority HCPs on research and development initiatives.
• Gather medical insights to inform clinical and marketing strategies.
• Provide an overview of company areas of interest for investigator sponsored studies.
• Contribute to internal educational activities and training.
• Represent the company at Urology and Women’s Health conferences and scientific meetings.
• Lead relevant projects within the field medical organization.

Key Core Competencies

• Clinical experience or strong scientific research background in Urology and/or Women’s Health preferred.
• Strong project leadership and time management skills.
• Ability to build trust and maintain relationships with thought leaders.
• Excellent communication and diplomacy skills.
• Understanding of drug development and product lifecycle.
• Ability to translate customer needs into actionable insights.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and high performance.
• Demonstrates a highly collaborative approach to cross-functional engagement, fostering strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external healthcare professionals.
• Applies an agile mindset to adapt quickly to evolving therapeutic landscapes, scientific data, and organizational priorities.
• Values teamwork by contributing to a culture of mutual respect, shared learning, across the medical team.
• Exhibits strong self-leadership, proactively managing responsibilities, staying current with scientific developments, and driving personal growth and performance.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Advanced degree (NP, PA, MD, PharmD, PhD) strongly preferred.
• Candidates without an advanced degree must have at least 5 years of MSL experience and 6–10 years of overall related experience.
• MSL experience or relationships with HCPs within the geography preferred.
• Generally, a MSL will require: 5+ years of relevant scientific or clinical experience in Urology/Women’s Health.
• Generally, a Sr. MSL will require: 5+ years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
• 3+ years of MSL experience in Urology/Women’s Health.

Travel Requirements

60-80% Travel Required. Extensive travel throughout assigned territory—estimated 60–80% of working time—requiring long periods on the road and flexible scheduling. Overnight stays as part of business travel may be required depending on the territory.