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Senior Medical Science Liaison Movement Disorders - West

Requisition ID: 7791

Location: Los Angeles, CA, US

Territory – West

We will consider candidates who live within the territory boundaries with access to a major airport. Territory includes California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. The exact state alignment and final territory will be determined based on candidate location and business need.

SUMMARY

The Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr MSL), Movement Disorders provides advanced, field‑based medical and scientific leadership in support of Lundbeck’s NeuroRare focus on multiple system atrophy. 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Strategic Scientific Engagement & Insight Generation

• Establishes and sustains deep, longitudinal scientific partnerships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Centers of Excellence, and investigators working in multiple system atrophy.
• 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, strategic mapping, trial site engagement.
• 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.
• Driving is an essential duty of this job; must have a valid driver’s license in good standing.
• 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 sciences–related field.
• Experience and relationships in rare disease, Parkinson’s disease, neurodegenerative disorders, ataxia, autonomic disorders, or other related disease areas.
• 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.

Salary: $180,000 – $220,000, with eligibility for a 20% bonus target based on company and individual performance, and eligibility to participate in the company’s long‑term incentive plan. Benefits include flexible paid time off, health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), 401(k) match, and Vehicle Fleet Stipend.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodation

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories (such as arrest or conviction records) in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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Lundbeck is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law, rule, or regulation. Lundbeck participates in E‑Verify.