Job ID: 7720
Job Title: Medical Science Liaison, Dermatology (Midwest)
Location: Kansas City, MO
Kaye/Bassman, one of Forbes’ top-ranked executive search firms, has been partnering with Pharma and Biotech companies for over 35 years. Our Medical Affairs recruiting practice is led by Michael Pietrack, recognized as the #1 Medical Affairs recruiter in the U.S. and host of The Pharmaverse Podcast.
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We have been retained by a global healthcare company to hire a Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Dermatology. This field-based scientific expert will elevate peer-to-peer scientific exchange, strengthen KOL relationships, and support clinical and medical initiatives across the Dermatology portfolio.
Territory: Midwest (KS, MO, NE, IA, MN)
Key Responsibilities
- Build, manage, and sustain peer-level relationships with HCPs, KOLs, professional societies, and advocacy groups
- Deliver fair-balanced scientific presentations and respond to unsolicited medical inquiries in a compliant, timely manner
- Maintain expertise in dermatology and translate complex data credibly to clinical and scientific stakeholders
- Support investigator-initiated trials, site identification, recruitment, and collaborations with Clinical Development
- Represent the company at regional and national congresses to foster relationships, capture insights, and support scientific exchange
- Educate internal teams (Commercial, Medical, Market Access) on disease state, product science, and competitive landscape
- Provide scientific expertise to support advisory boards, speaker training, and medical communication plans
Who They’re Looking For
- Advanced degree required: PharmD, PhD, MD, NP, or PA
- Minimum 2+ years of MSL experience
- Demonstrated ability to engage with dermatology specialists or related therapeutic areas
- Strong presentation and communication skills; effective 1:1 and group scientific exchange
- Clear understanding of clinical research and ability to interpret scientific data credibly
- Ability to travel up to 50% (regional and national meetings)
- Preferred: Dermatology or Allergy/Immunology experience
Why This Role
- Impact: Shape the future of a growing Dermatology portfolio with direct field-based influence
- Visibility: High-level collaboration with HCPs, investigators, and internal cross-functional leaders
- Variety: Scientific exchange, evidence generation, clinical research support, and external engagement
- Growth: Join a global company committed to innovative health solutions and strategic expansion
If you are a motivated MSL who thrives on scientific exchange, collaboration, and impact and you are ready to help advance Dermatology innovation, this role is for you.
