About the job
About the Role
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) serves as a vital link between Tarsus Pharmaceuticals and the healthcare community. Reporting to our National Director of Field Medical, MSLs are field-based experts who engage in scientific discussions, provide comprehensive education on disease states, and respond to inquiries related to our innovative products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) in optometry and ophthalmology within the designated region, ensuring adherence to PhRMA and Tarsus guidelines.
- Act as the principal point of contact for medical affairs, facilitating peer-to-peer scientific exchanges through both virtual and in-person meetings.
- Gather and analyze actionable insights from scientific exchanges in the field to inform and enhance medical strategies.
- Deliver whole practice education to optometric and ophthalmic centers.
- Provide educational resources for Optometry schools and Ophthalmology residency programs, fostering a deeper understanding of disease states.
- Guide customers on investigator-initiated trials and medical information protocols upon request.
- Identify and recommend KOLs for various projects, ensuring compliance with Tarsus policies.
- Plan and attend scientific sessions at local, regional, and national medical meetings, and schedule KOL engagements.
- Collaborate with local and regional medical societies in optometry and ophthalmology.
- Present scientific evidence to the payer community, advocating for the value of our products.
- Provide leadership on medical affairs projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with company goals.
- Continuously optimize training processes, insights gathering, and field medical operations.
- Host local scientific exchanges and hands-on workshops such as “lid+lash labs.”
- Engage in collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams, including training and KOL meetings.
- Support clinical trials as required, collaborating closely with the clinical development team.
- Oversee territory budget, performance metrics, KOL mapping, and CRM entries.
Factors for Success:
- A Doctorate in Optometry, MD, PharmD, or PhD with expertise in eye care is required.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Medical Science Liaison in eye care or equivalent clinical experience is preferred.
