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 in pharma, biotech, or life sciences.
Experience supporting pre-launch assets, including KOL identification and strategic mapping.
Ability to interpret complex scientific data and translate insights into meaningful dialogue.
Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence without authority.
Proven ability to build trust and operate effectively in a matrixed environment.
Responsibilities
Establish and sustain partnerships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and Centers of Excellence in rare epilepsies.
Serve as a trusted scientific expert through compliant scientific exchange.
Generate actionable field medical insights by testing scientific value narratives and evidence gaps.
Synthesize and communicate insights for evidence strategy and publication planning.
Partner with cross-functional teams to align field execution with scientific priorities.
Facilitate investigator-initiated trials and research collaborations.
Deliver impactful disease education to advance recognition and referral pathways.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package to support health and family.
Robust resources for employee well-being and everyday life.
Full Job Description
SUMMARY
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.
The Sr MSL is expected to demonstrate outcome-oriented leadership, scientific depth, and insight generation that directly advances NeuroRare medical strategy, strengthens external scientific credibility, and shapes the disease environment.
Establishes and sustains deep, longitudinal scientific partnerships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Centers of Excellence, and investigators working in rare epilepsies.
Serves as a trusted scientific expert through high-quality, compliant scientific exchange that advances understanding of disease biology, unmet need, endpoints, and emerging evidence.
Acts as a primary generator of pre-launch actionable field medical insights by systematically testing scientific value narratives, differentiation hypotheses, and evidence gaps through external engagement.
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 in alignment with defined quality standards.
Evidence Strategy & Cross-Functional Partnership
Partners closely with Medical Directors, Clinical Development, Evidence Strategy, and other cross-functional teams to align field execution with enterprise scientific priorities.
Connects external experts internally to support advisory boards, evidence generation activities, publications, and strategic initiatives.
Identifies and facilitates investigator-initiated trials (IITs), grant submissions, and research collaborations aligned with NeuroRare medical strategy.
Supports clinical development activities, including investigator identification and site outreach, as appropriate and compliant.
Disease Education & Scientific Credibility
Delivers impactful, non-promotional disease education that advances recognition, diagnosis, and referral pathways across NeuroRare indications.
Ensures consistency, scientific rigor, and alignment of disease narratives and medical lexicon across field education activities.
Supports congress strategy execution by engaging in high-value scientific discussions, attending priority sessions, and facilitating strategic KOL interactions with Medical Leadership.
Maintains advanced knowledge of scientific and clinical developments in NeuroRare disease areas to inform education, insight generation, and evidence planning.
Field Medical Excellence
Demonstrates scientific and behavioral leadership through role modeling of best-in-class MSL execution, engagement quality, and compliance.
Actively contributes to Field Medical initiatives, workstreams, and process improvements that enhance scalability, quality, and impact.
Serves as a mentor and onboarding resource for new MSLs, as assigned, supporting development toward independent, high-quality field execution.
Completes all required training, administrative responsibilities, and documentation in accordance with Lundbeck policies and regulatory requirements on time.
Maintains full compliance with FDA, company, and governance standards with no critical findings.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS
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.
Demonstrated ability to interpret complex scientific data and translate insights into meaningful scientific dialogue and decision-relevant insights.
Strong 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.
The role is part of Lundbeck's Vehicle Fleet Stipend Program and requires business use of a personal vehicle. More information on the stipend program can be found here.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS
Doctoral degree (MD, DO, PharmD, PhD), an accredited advanced clinical degree (NP or PA), or a master's degree in a health science-related field.
Experience and relationships in rare disease and/or epilepsy.
Background in clinical practice, academic research, or teaching.
Rare Disease Capabilities and Leadership
Trusted and respected voice within the rare disease ecosystem, known for transparency, empathy, and meaningful community engagement
Deep expertise in rare disease best practices
Highly proactive and solutions-oriented, capable of driving organizational progress in ambiguous or unstructured settings
Brings a mission-driven mindset - combining scientific rigor with empathy, credibility, and purpose to inspire cross-functional and external collaboration
Maintains a broad and influential network within the rare disease ecosystem, effectively mobilizing partnerships and coalitions to accelerate shared goals
TRAVEL
Field-based position with willingness and ability to travel up to 50-75% domestically.
Why Lundbeck
Lundbeck offers a robust and comprehensive benefits package to help employees live well and protect their health, family, and everyday life. Information regarding our benefit offering can be found on the U.S. career site.
About Lundbeck
Lundbeck is a Danish pharmaceutical company that specializes in the development and production of drugs for the treatment of psychiatric and neurological disorders. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. Lundbeck operates through two segments: Europe and International Markets. The company's products are used to treat a range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer's disease. Lundbeck has a global presence, with operations in over 50 countries.
