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Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - North Central

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States; Detroit, Michigan, United States; Indianapolis, Indiana, United States; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Posted
20 days ago
Department
Medical Affairs
Salary
$134,200 to $188,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Doctorate of optometry, or MD, PharmD, PhD with eye care expertise required
  • Strong emotional intelligence and presentation skills
  • Ability to plan, organize, manage, and prioritize workload proactively in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to navigate systems and processes including Microsoft Office and customer relationship management software
  • Ability to collect actionable insights and critically analyze data
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey technical and clinical information
Nice to have
  • 3+ years of experience as a medical science liaison in eye care is preferred
  • 3+ years of clinical experience in eyecare with at least one year of industry experience
  • 7+ years of clinical practice in eyecare
  • Senior level exists for those with 4+ years of previous MSL experience
What the job really is

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will engage with key opinion leaders in optometry and ophthalmology, providing education on disease states and responding to product inquiries. Responsibilities include managing KOL relationships, collecting insights to inform medical strategy, and participating in scientific exchanges and meetings. The role requires significant travel within the designated territory and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Benefits
  • Health, dental and vision insurance benefits
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days
  • Bonus and stock equity opportunities
Things to weigh
  • Position requires 60-80% travel
  • Candidates must live in assigned territory, with preference for those within 45 minutes of a major airport or metropolitan area
  • Base pay range is broad and depends on various factors, including skills and experience
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