Medical Science Liaison

Ferring Pharmaceuticals

Medical Science Liaison promoting Ferring's therapies for spine-related disorders. Engaging with healthcare professionals and supporting evidence generation and education.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeParsippany • Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $174,900 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Respond to unsolicited requests with accurate, balanced, and timely scientific information regarding Ferring’s interventional spine therapy, lumbar disc herniation, and non‑surgical spine interventions
Establish and maintain scientific relationships with key opinion leaders, academic centers, and community‑based spine and pain specialists
Support pre‑launch activities, including KOL identification and mapping, early scientific engagement and disease‑state education, field insights gathering to inform medical strategy and unmet needs
Support launch execution, including engagement of early adopters and centers of excellence, scientific exchange on clinical data, patient selection, and real‑world use considerations, identification and communication of adoption barriers and field insights
Identify and support Investigator‑Initiated Studies (IIS) and Phase IV/post‑marketing research
Provide scientific support for clinical trial awareness, site identification, and study execution
Deliver field‑based medical education on disease state, treatment landscape, and evolving standards of care. Support physician training initiatives including simulation, cadaver and peer-to-peer educational programs.
Provide compliant, non‑promotional scientific training and ongoing support for commercial teams
Monitor and communicate competitive intelligence, treatment trends, and emerging spine clinical data
Participate in advisory boards, speaker trainings, investigator meetings, and major scientific congresses.
Assist in development of medical materials, slide decks, and scientific resources
Support processing of medical education grant requests and systematic field insights collection
Ensure timely documentation and reporting of adverse events and product complaints
Maintain current knowledge of spine care pathways, interventional techniques, and clinical practice evolution.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced doctoral degree required (M.D., D.O., Pharm.D., Ph.D.). Candidates with a PhD and demonstrated expertise in spine biology, biomechanics, or related disciplines a plus.
2+ years of Medical Science Liaison or related experience.
Experience or strong interest in spine, interventional pain, neurosurgery, orthopedics, or PM&R preferred.
Relevant clinical or research experience in spine, musculoskeletal, pain management or related fields (including doctoral research and postdoctoral training).
Prior experience supporting product pre‑launch or launch activities preferred.
Understanding of clinical trial design, data interpretation, and evidence‑based medicine
Working knowledge of FDA regulations, OIG compliance, and industry standards
Excellent scientific communication and presentation skills with ability to engage in peer‑to‑peer exchange
Strong relationship‑building and networking skills with clinical stakeholders
Analytical and critical‑thinking skills to interpret and communicate complex clinical data
Ability to work cross‑functionally with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and Commercial teams
High emotional intelligence and strong stakeholder awareness
Willingness and ability to travel approximately 60% or more

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with a premium differential, inverse to base salary, to be paid by employees
a 401k plan and company match
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
wellness benefits
reimbursement for certain tuition expenses
sick time frontloaded yearly of 40 hours, or higher if state or local law requires
vacation time for full time employees to accrue between 112.5 and 150 hours yearly in the first four (4) years of employment, and additional accruals starting in the fifth (5th) year of employment
12 to 13 paid holidays per year
20 weeks of paid parental leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

Spine Biology ExpertiseClinical Trial DesignData InterpretationEvidence-Based MedicineInterventional Techniques KnowledgeMedical Education DevelopmentAdverse Event ReportingResearch Experience in SpineProduct Launch SupportAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Strong Networking SkillsHigh Emotional IntelligenceCritical-Thinking SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationPresentation Skills