Job Description
Beacon Hill Life Sciences is currently seeking a Medical Science Liaison (Pacific Northwest). Location: Northern California/ Pacific NorthWest Reports to: National Executive Director Travel: ~ 50-70% Who we are looking for: The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in Rheumatology will serve as a scientific expert, fostering partnerships with healthcare professionals, clinical researchers, and advocacy groups in relevant disorders. The MSL will deliver high-quality scientific exchange, provide education on emerging data, support clinical trial execution, and capture insights that inform medical affairs strategy. Key Responsibilities Scientific Expertise Build and maintain expertise in the company’s rheumatology pipeline, disease biology, and evolving treatment landscape. Serve as a trusted scientific resource for internal colleagues and external stakeholders. Partner across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development/Clinical Operations, and Commercial to align strategies with scientific and patient community needs. Identify opportunities to contribute to scientific communication and evidence generation, including publications, education initiatives, and advisory programs. Participate in rheumatology-focused scientific meetings and congresses, gathering and sharing insights with internal teams. KOL & Stakeholder Engagement Establish and nurture relationships with key opinion leaders, investigators, and clinical specialists in rheumatology. Facilitate transparent, non-promotional scientific exchange on disease awareness, diagnostics, investigational therapies, and broader therapeutic landscape. Engage investigators and clinical trial sites to support enrollment, protocol understanding, and research collaboration. Contribute to evidence generation through IIS and outcomes research collaborations. Adapt communication and engagement style to address the needs of both academic centers and community rheumatology practices. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with colleagues in Medical Affairs, Clinical, and Commercial to ensure scientific alignment and launch readiness. Provide timely, compliant responses to medical and scientific inquiries from stakeholders. Support advisory boards, educational initiatives, and training programs to strengthen medical and scientific capabilities across the organization. Skills and Competencies Strong scientific acumen and ability to translate complex data into meaningful discussions with external experts. Excellent relationship-building skills and comfort engaging with rheumatologists, researchers, and other healthcare providers. Demonstrated understanding of clinical trial operations and site engagement. Familiarity with the U.S. healthcare environment, spanning academic and community rheumatology practices. Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse internal functions and work independently in the field. High-level communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment. Willingness to travel extensively as needed. Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree required preferred (PharmD, PhD, MD/DO). 3+ years of MSL or equivalent field-based medical affairs experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry preferred. Prior MSL experience in Sjogren’s Disease strongly preferred. Knowledge of medical and regulatory standards guiding interactions with healthcare professionals. Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: https://jobs.beaconhillstaffing.com/eeoc/ Completion of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records.