Principal Medical Science Liaison - Rare Epilepsies

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Location: Field-Based – Multiple U.S. Regions

This is a field-based position with opportunities available across multiple U.S. regions, including the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Texas, Central Gulf, Pacific Northwest, Upper Midwest, and Great Lakes.

Candidates may be considered for opportunities across these regions based on their geographic location, qualifications, and evolving business needs.

The specific geographic territory will be determined during the hiring process based on the selected candidate's location and business requirements.

Candidates must reside within an assigned territory and have reasonable access to a major airport to support required travel.

SUMMARY

The Principal Medical Science Liaison (Principal 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 highly 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 Principal MSL is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy, influence without authority, and serve as a peer leader within the MSL organization, demonstrating 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 developmental and epileptic encephalopathies.

- 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.

- Partners with Medical Affairs leadership to refine scientific narratives, identify data gaps, and influence strategic direction.

Evidence Strategy & Cross-Functional Partnership

- Leads or co-leads cross-functional initiatives and workstreams across Medical Directors, Clinical Development, Evidence Strategy, and other cross-functional teams to support field execution aligned 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.

- Represents the field medical perspective in strategic planning discussions, including insight discussions, brand planning, and evidence strategy forums.

Disease Education & Scientific Credibility

- Delivers impactful, non-promotional disease education that advances recognition, diagnosis, and referral pathways across NeuroRare indications.

- Shapes disease education strategy by ensuring 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 & Peer Leadership

- Demonstrates scientific and behavioral leadership through role modeling of best-in-class MSL execution, engagement quality, and compliance.

- Acts as a peer leader within the MSL team, mentoring senior and junior MSLs and contributing to team development and field excellence initiatives.

- Actively contributes to, leads, and/or co-leads Field Medical initiatives, workstreams, and process improvements that enhance scalability, quality, and impact.

- Partners with Field Medical Leadership to identify capability gaps, training needs, and process improvements to maximize field medical excellence for entire NeuroRare MSL team.

- Contributes to building a high-performing, collaborative, and accountable team culture.

- 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.

- ≥7 years of healthcare or related experience (industry, clinical practice, research, academic, or managed markets).

- ≥5 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

- Demonstrated strategic leadership and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without authority.

- Demonstrated ability to interpret complex scientific data and translate insights into meaningful scientific dialogue and decision-relevant insights.

- Strong business acumen and understanding of drug development, evidence generation, and launch planning.

- Exceptional 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 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 (https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lundbeck.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Flundbeck-com%2Famericas%2Funited-states%2Fcareers%2Flundbeck-vehicle-stipend-program.pdf&data=05%7C02%7CLACU%40lundbeck.com%7C2b882fe345c645bd426d08dc53329507%7Cca625151ac0044419024c88fad6084da%7C0%7C0%7C638476723900025447%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=puEkivgyR%2BIKWXhPGNFjMY739kGXqh%2Fg3%2BtsWQbv280%3D&reserved=0)

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, developmental and epileptic encephalopathies, epilepsy, or other related neurodevelopmental or pediatric neurological disorders.

- 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.

The range displayed is a national range, and if selected for this role, may vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s geographical location, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Salary Pay Range: $215,000 - $245,000 and 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 for this position include flexible paid time off (PTO), health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, and company match 401k. Additional benefits information can be found on our site. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis . #LI-LM1, LI-Remote

Why Lundbeck

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