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Medical Science Liaison - West

0-2 years
$200,000 – $265,000
10 Oct. 16, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Position: Medical Science Liaison - West

📍 Location: Los Angeles, California (Field-based)
🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time
💼 Job ID: R1498041
🌐 Additional Locations: Dallas, TX | Denver City, TX | Houston, TX | Phoenix, AZ | San Francisco, CA


About IQVIA

IQVIA is a global leader in clinical research, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence. We empower employees to grow in their careers while delivering meaningful impact to patients, healthcare providers, and the biopharmaceutical industry.

🔗 Learn more: https://jobs.iqvia.com


Position Overview

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) acts as a field-based scientific and medical expert, developing relationships with the medical/scientific community, investigators, and institutions. The MSL provides accurate and compliant scientific information, supports clinical trial activities, and contributes to education and advisory initiatives.

This role emphasizes non-promotional scientific exchange and close collaboration with clinical development and site management teams.


Key Responsibilities

Medical & Scientific Support

  • Provide field-based medical support for clinical research programs.

  • Deliver credible scientific presentations to investigators and clinical teams on disease areas and company pipeline.

  • Engage with clinical trial sites to identify enrollment/screening barriers and support recruitment solutions.

  • Provide protocol, initiation, and clinical trial support in partnership with Site Management & Monitoring teams.

  • Exchange scientific information with external stakeholders fairly and accurately.

  • Report field intelligence on competitive landscape, compound perspectives, and treatment trends.

Clinical Trial Support

  • Facilitate investigator-initiated studies (ISTs) and support advisory boards, congresses, and symposia.

  • Assist physicians with named patient or compassionate use requests in compliance with regulations.

  • Support site training on disease areas, investigational molecules, and mechanisms of action.

  • Participate in site selection, recommending qualified investigators and research sites.

Stakeholder Engagement & KOL Management

  • Identify and categorize key opinion leaders (KOLs) and establish strong professional relationships.

  • Act as a scientific resource to marketing, medical, and clinical teams.

  • Coach and develop scientific speakers in the designated therapy area.

  • Gather insights on treatment options, research developments, and site capabilities.

Territory & Project Management

  • Manage territory, project activities, and CRM data accurately and timely.

  • Ensure compliance with IQVIA, client, and local regulatory requirements.

  • Serve as an ambassador for IQVIA and client companies at all times.


Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare environment, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

  • Strong scientific communication and presentation skills.

  • Ability to engage and educate investigators and clinical teams.

  • Knowledge of clinical research operations, trial design, and regulatory compliance.


Compensation & Benefits

  • Base pay range: $200,000 – $265,000 annually

  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, qualifications, location, and schedule.

  • Additional incentives, bonuses, and benefits may be offered.


Equal Opportunity Employer

IQVIA considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.


📩 Apply Now: IQVIA Careers – Medical Science Liaison