About the Role
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) / Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr. MSL) will engage with key opinion leaders, healthcare providers, and clinical investigators within an assigned U.S. region, providing scientific exchange and supporting the generation of actionable insights. This field-based role extends the Medical Affairs and Evidence Generation organization, supporting external engagement and contributing to the understanding of clinical practice, treatment dynamics, and emerging data within immunology and/or dermatology.
Responsibilities
- Engage in Medical-to-Medical scientific discussions including disease awareness, clinical data, and treatment considerations.
- Communicate scientific information clearly and effectively to healthcare providers, investigators, and KOLs.
- Develop and demonstrate increasing depth of knowledge and confidence in scientific exchange.
- Gather, synthesize, and communicate insights from field engagement.
- Identify trends in clinical practice, perceptions of data, and factors that influence treatment decisions.
- Provide structured, contextualized, and actionable insights with increasing experience.
- Proactively share insights with internal stakeholders and align with MA&EG partners.
- Execute field activities within assigned territory, including planning, prioritization, and engagement.
- Demonstrate strong organization and time management skills.
- Operate with greater independence and ownership of the territory with increasing experience.
- Apply scientific knowledge to understand and communicate clinical data.
- Develop the ability to interpret study results and discuss findings appropriately with external stakeholders.
- Support clinical development activities, including engagement with investigators and clinical sites.
- Participate in site identification, research discussions, and clinical trial awareness.
- Provide scientific support for congresses, advisory boards, and other external engagements.
- Maintain awareness of scientific literature, emerging research, and competitive landscape.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders within Medical Affairs to support field engagement and insight exchange.
- Engage healthcare providers and KOLs within assigned region.
- Develop awareness of broader stakeholders and factors influencing clinical decision-making.
Requirements
- Strong communication skills and ability to engage in scientific discussions
- Strong customer-facing, listening, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to learn and communicate complex scientific information
- Ability to operate independently with increasing confidence and sound judgment
- Strong organization, prioritization, and execution capabilities
- Foundational understanding of clinical trial design and data interpretation
- Ability to synthesize information and communicate insights effectively
- Adaptability and ability to operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Must be able to travel approximately 70%, including some weekends
Skills
- Immunology
- Dermatology
- Medical Affairs
- Clinical research
- Scientific exchange
- Insight gathering
- Data interpretation
- Clinical trial processes
Location
- U.S. region
Work Type
- Field-based
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 0-3+ years of MSL or related experience (for MSL leveling)
- Senior Medical Science Liaison
Education Level
- MD, NP, PA, PharmD, or PhD in a life science required
- Specialization in Dermatology, Immunology, or Allergy preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $133,579-$213,380
Benefits
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Long term incentive
- 401(K) plan with employer contribution
- Health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
- Paid holidays
- Vacation
- Sick days
About the Company
- Celldex is pioneering new horizons in immunology to deliver life-changing therapies.
- We are relentless in our pursuit of novel antibody-based treatments that engage the human immune system and directly impact critical pathways in allergic, inflammatory, and autoimmune diseases.
- We are building a world-class Medical Affairs organization to support late-stage development and launch for the company’s immunology asset.
- Our culture is entrepreneurial, fast-moving, and deeply mission-driven—where passionate individuals can make a meaningful impact.
Equal Opportunity
- Celldex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that strives to foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- We are committed to promoting a diverse environment through development, recruiting and community outreach.
