Associate Director, Medical Science Liaison – Pain, US

Viatris Inc.

Job Overview

Location

United States Remote Office

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• The Associate Director, Medical Science Liaison – Pain, US role at Viatris Inc. is a field-based position responsible for engaging with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders to provide scientific, non-promotional information about Viatris medicines in the pain therapeutic area. This role supports the Medical Affairs team by building external relationships, gathering insights, and contributing to medical education strategies that align with company objectives.
• Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting and executing stakeholder engagement plans for key opinion leaders and healthcare providers, documenting interactions in VEEVA, responding to unsolicited medical requests, preparing monthly activity summaries, submitting expense and PTO reports, and identifying unmet medical education needs and competitive activities to inform internal strategy.
• The role involves collaboration with the US Pain MSL Team Lead and US Pain Medical Lead to develop innovative, non-promotional medical education materials such as slide decks and videos, staffing medical affairs booths at congresses, and providing internal training on products and disease states using approved materials.
• The position requires extensive travel (50%-80% of time), including overnight and weekend trips, and is based remotely within the United States. Success in this role contributes to advancing Viatris’ medical strategy in pain management by generating real-world insights and strengthening external scientific engagement.
• This role offers the opportunity to deepen expertise in medical affairs, therapeutic area knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration while operating with a high degree of autonomy in a field-based setting, supporting Viatris’ mission to expand access to high-quality medicines globally.

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or clinical (e.g., hospital/patient care) industry
• Advanced degree (MD) highly preferred; experience in Pain Management is required
• Must possess knowledge of US Pain MSL roles, clinical trials, SOPs, Federal/State promotional laws, PhRMA Code, ACCME Standards, and Viatris Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
• Ability to communicate effectively, build collaborative relationships with KOLs, academic institutions, and patient advocacy groups, and demonstrate strong analytic and organizational skills in interpreting and presenting clinical data
• Comfortable with extensive travel (50%-80% of time), including overnight and weekend stays, and proficiency in English (speaking, comprehending, reading, writing)

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $95,000.00 - $193,000.00 USD based on skills, experience, and location
• Inclusive work environment that values diverse perspectives and experiences
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient lives by supporting access to high-quality medicines
• Support for professional development and personal growth through challenging and evolving responsibilities
• Equal Opportunity Employer commitment ensuring fair consideration regardless of race, religion, gender, disability, or other protected characteristics

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About Viatris Inc.

Viatris Inc. is a global healthcare company formed in 2020 through the combination of Mylan and Upjohn, a legacy division of Pfizer. It develops, licenses, manufactures, markets and distributes a broad portfolio of branded, generic, complex generic, biosimilar and over-the-counter medicines, as well as active pharmaceutical ingredients. The company operates in more than 165 countries and territories, focusing on expanding access to medicines for non-communicable and infectious diseases, driven by a Global Healthcare Gateway that leverages its supply-chain, scientific and regulatory expertise to serve patients worldwide.

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