Medical Science Liaison - Senior Medical Science Liaison

Medical Science Liaison – Senior Medical Science Liaison, Specialty (Ohio Valley)

Location:

• US-OH-Cleveland
• US-PA-Pittsburgh
• US-OH-Cincinnati
• US-OH

Territory: Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Western New York

Work Arrangement: Remote, field-based

Employment Type: Full-time Salary:

• Medical Science Liaison: $162,800–$203,500 per year

• Senior Medical Science Liaison: $179,300–$224,100 per year

Job Description

About Sumitomo Pharma

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd., is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with operations in the United States through Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. The company focuses on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, cell and gene therapies, and central nervous system (CNS) disorders. With several marketed products and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage investigational assets, the company aims to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner.

For more information, visit the Sumitomo Pharma America website or follow the company on LinkedIn.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and experienced individual for the position of Medical Science Liaison (MSL). The MSL will be responsible for integrating scientific expertise and knowledge with medical strategies to ensure successful implementation of Sumitomo Pharma America's marketed and emerging product portfolio. This will be fulfilled mainly through the development of cohesive working relationships with key opinion leaders and regional clinicians of influence. Candidates with varying levels of experience are encouraged to apply. Final title and compensation will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

This position is being posted at multiple levels.

Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles listed in this posting. The title and salary will be determined by the experience and qualifications of the final candidate.

This role would cover the regions of Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Western New York.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify and engage national, regional, and local urology and women's health thought leaders and healthcare professionals (HCPs).

• Serve as the primary scientific contact and build long-term peer-to-peer scientific relationships.

• Exchange scientific and technical information relevant to the company's development portfolio.

• Support relationships between key opinion leaders and internal product teams.

• Educate priority HCPs on research and development initiatives.

• Gather medical insights to inform clinical and marketing strategies.

• Provide an overview of company areas of interest for investigator-sponsored studies.

• Contribute to internal educational activities and training.

• Represent the company at urology and women's health conferences and scientific meetings.

• Lead relevant projects within the field medical organization.

Key Core Competencies

• Clinical experience or a strong scientific research background in urology and/or women's health preferred.

• Strong project leadership and time management skills.

• Ability to build trust and maintain relationships with thought leaders.

• Excellent communication and diplomacy skills.

• Understanding of drug development and product lifecycle.

• Ability to translate customer needs into actionable insights.

• Commitment to continuous improvement and high performance.

• Demonstrates a highly collaborative approach to cross-functional engagement, fostering strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external healthcare professionals.

• Applies an agile mindset to adapt quickly to evolving therapeutic landscapes, scientific data, and organizational priorities.

• Values teamwork by contributing to a culture of mutual respect and shared learning across the medical team.

• Exhibits strong self-leadership, proactively managing responsibilities, staying current with scientific developments, and driving personal growth and performance.

Travel Requirements

• More than 50% domestic travel required.

• Estimated travel: 60–80% of working time.

• Regular travel throughout the assigned territory, requiring long periods on the road and flexible scheduling.

• Overnight stays may be required depending on the territory.

• Frequent in-person visits to physician offices, clinics, hospitals, and trade shows.

• Ability to manage schedules independently and adapt to different meeting locations, including conference rooms, doctors' offices, and hotel spaces.

Education and Experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.

• Advanced degree, such as Nurse Practitioner (NP), Physician Assistant (PA), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), strongly preferred.

• Candidates without an advanced degree must have at least five years of Medical Science Liaison experience and six to ten years of overall related experience.

• Medical Science Liaison experience or established relationships with healthcare professionals within the assigned geography preferred.

Generally, a Medical Science Liaison will require:

- Five or more years of relevant scientific or clinical experience in urology and/or women's health.

Generally, a Senior Medical Science Liaison will require:

• Five or more years of experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.

• Three or more years of Medical Science Liaison experience in urology and/or women's health.

Mental and Physical Requirements

• Extensive travel: Regular travel throughout the assigned territory, estimated at 60–80% of working time.

• Mobility and stamina: Frequent driving, walking, standing, and sitting during in-person visits and events.

• Independent, field-based work: Ability to manage schedules autonomously and adapt to variable meeting locations.

• Handling materials and samples: Transport product samples, materials, and informational kits between locations.

• Lifting requirement: Ability to lift 20 pounds.

Compensation and Benefits

Medical Science Liaison: $162,800–$203,500 annually.

Senior Medical Science Liaison: $179,300–$224,100 annually.

The base salary range is part of the company's total rewards package, which also includes:

• Merit-based salary increases.

• Short-term incentive plan participation.

• Eligibility for the company's 401(k) plan.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Leave benefits provided in accordance with the employee's work state.

• Flexible paid time off.

• Eleven paid holidays, plus additional time off during the last week of December for a company shutdown.

• Eighty hours of paid sick time upon hire and each year thereafter.

Total compensation, including the base salary offered, will depend on candidate-specific factors such as experience, skills, education, and other factors permitted by law.

Additional Requirements

Confidential Data: All information, whether written, verbal, or electronic, that an employee encounters is considered confidential in accordance with applicable law.

Compliance: Employees must achieve and maintain compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal, and operational rules and procedures, ensuring that plans and activities for Sumitomo Pharma America and its affiliates are carried out according to the highest ethical standards and industry practices.

Drug Screening: Applicants for sales and field positions, manufacturing positions, and other designated roles will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sumitomo Pharma America is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, disability, veteran or military status, domestic violence victim status, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For accessibility assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process, contact reasonableaccomodations@us.sumitomo-pharma.com. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about application status.