Medical Science Liaison

Overview

Updated:
October 10, 2025

Location:

Houston, TX, United States
Job
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Researched and relatable, science-driven and social, you’re an extroverted expert.

If there’s one thing your clinical experience has taught you, it’s how to evolve your expertise rapidly and stay at the forefront of your field. Poised and articulate, you are a listener, an educator and a gifted cultivator of new and exciting opportunities grounded in the science. You have what it takes: a competitive drive coupled with the exceptional ability to communicate the science behind our client’s products.

Such talent and passion make you the right fit for this unique role with Syneos Health.

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific and clinical expert that strategically supports the medical and scientific objectives of the company. The role will focus on engagement with clinical study sites, investigators, and study personnel to encourage rapid study start-up, patient identification, and enrollment efforts.

He/she will be accountable to communicate and educate the science and clinical application of RNAi to Healthcare Practitioners (HCPs). The MSL serves as a regional medical and scientific resource, partnering with assigned investigative sites to advance patient care. In addition, MSLs are expected to build strong cross-functional relationships with colleagues in Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Clinical Operations, and CROs while maintaining full compliance with all relevant company, industry, legal, and regulatory requirements.

• Act as a strategic liaison between clinical investigators, internal stakeholders, and CRO partners to ensure timely communication, site support, and high-quality study execution.
• Collaborate with Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, and CROs on site identification, evaluation, initiation, and training.
• Educate and engage site staff to optimize trial execution, ensure protocol compliance, and meet enrollment timelines.
• Lead outreach to referring sites to raise awareness of the Phase 3 hypertension study, clarify eligibility criteria, and drive patient referrals.
• Support and monitor site-specific patient recruitment strategies; share insights and findings with study management teams.
• Participate in Site Initiation Visits (SIVs), investigator meetings, Steering Committees, and cross-functional project activities.
• Capture and communicate actionable medical insights from the field to inform clinical and medical strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) in cardiovascular medicine and hypertension for education and potential research collaboration.
• Deliver scientific education on the investigational therapy's mechanism of action and emerging clinical data across diverse settings.
• Monitor and report regional and site-level trends, recruitment barriers, and protocol feedback to support operational improvements.
• Gather and share competitive intelligence to inform strategic planning.
• Represent company at scientific congresses, providing educational support and summarizing key findings.
• Ensure all activities comply with company policies and applicable regulatory standards.
• Complete timely and accurate administrative documentation and reports.

Travel up to 70%, including overnight and weekend travel as needed.

• Advanced degree in life sciences (Pharm
  
  D, MD, PhD, DNP, DHSc, or equivalent).
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, with a focus on medical affairs or field medical roles.
• Preferred experience supporting Phase II/III clinical trials.
• Prior history in hypertension or cardiovascular-related therapeutic areas.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with KOLs and clinical site staff.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Candidates must reside within the assigned geography.

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