Medical Science Liaison (Southeast)
Full-timeMIDMedical AffairsOphthalmology
Market Rate — Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
25th
$66K
Median
$101K
75th
$143K
BLS 2024 data (national)
Description
<meta><h2 style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:15pt;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.5px;margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:4px;text-align:left;padding-left:0px;"><b><strong style="color:rgb(32,32,34);white-space:pre-wrap;">Role Overview</strong></b><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span></h2><p style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">We are seeking a Medical Science Liaison to join Tenpoint Therapeutics as a trusted scientific partner to physicians and healthcare providers. This is an external-facing role responsible for building and maintaining strategic relationships with key opinion leaders, facilitating scientific exchange, data dissemination, and supporting medical education initiatives. You will play a critical role in communicating clinical and scientific information, gathering field insights, and serving as a bridge between the medical community and internal teams across Tenpoint Therapeutics.</span></p><p style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><br></p><p style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><i><b><strong style="font-size:12pt;font-style:italic;white-space:pre-wrap;">This role covers our Southeast territory, including Florida. You must be based in the Atlanta, GA, or Miami, FL area. Willingness to travel up to 60%-70%.</strong></b></i></p><p style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><i><b><strong style="font-size:12pt;font-style:italic;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </strong></b></i></p><h2 style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:15pt;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.5px;margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:4px;padding-left:0px;"><b><strong style="color:rgb(32,32,34);white-space:pre-wrap;">Key Responsibilities</strong></b><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span></h2><p style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Scientific Engagement & KOL Development</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Build long-term, trust-based relationships with physicians, eye care professionals, and researchers to serve as a trusted scientific partner</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Respond to unsolicited requests for medical information with fair, balanced, and scientifically accurate information</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Responsible for the development and maintenance of a strategic engagement plan</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Maintain timely and accurate documentation of field activities within the CRM system</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Executes on MSL goals and objectives in alignment with Medical Affairs strategic plans</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Scientific Exchange & Insights</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Facilitate high-quality scientific discussions around clinical data, unmet needs, and real-world application of clinical insights</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Conduct quality scientific presentations to educate external experts</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Gather and synthesize actionable insights from external engagement to inform medical strategy, evidence generation, and educational initiatives</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Provide feedback to internal stakeholders on emerging trends, unmet needs, and competitive developments within the therapeutic landscape</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Maintain high level of therapeutic area expertise and stay informed on scientific developments and trends in the presbyopia clinical landscape</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><b><strong style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Cross-Functional Collaboration</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Work closely with Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Marketing to ensure aligned, compliant execution of field activities</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Contribute to ongoing scientific and medical trainings within the MSL team and other internal partners</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Support congress strategy through attending relevant sessions, staffing the medical booth, synthesizing insights, and proactively facilitating KOL engagement with internal partners and leadership</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><br></p><h2 style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:15pt;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.5px;margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:4px;text-align:start;padding-left:0px;"><b><strong style="color:rgb(32,32,34);white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience</strong></b><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span></h2><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;"><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Advanced scientific or clinical degree required (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO, NP, PA, or equivalent)</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Previous experience or relevant knowledge in ophthalmology, optometry, or eye care preferred</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">3+ years of experience as a Medical Science Liaison or in a related field-based medical role within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device industries</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Deep scientific and clinical knowledge in ophthalmology or optometry, with the ability to engage credibly with leading researchers and clinicians</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Proven ability to build and manage relationships with key opinion leaders and academic institutions</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific data into clear, meaningful dialogue</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Demonstrated ability to gather, synthesize, and communicate field insights to inform strategy</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Strategic mindset with comfort operating in dynamic, evolving environments</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">High ethical standards, integrity, and commitment to compliance</span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Must reside within assigned territory</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><br></p><p style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><br></p><p style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><br></p><h2 style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:29pt;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.5px;margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:4px;padding-left:0px;"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:15pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Physical Requirements & Reasonable Accommodation</span></h2><p style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">This role is primarily a desk-based job requiring the ability to operate a computer and communicate effectively in a remote work environment. The employee may be required to sit for extended periods, engage in video or phone meetings, and use standard office equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role. </span><span style="color:black;font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">If you need</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the interview process, please let our recruiting team know. </span></p><p style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="color:black;font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span></p><h5 style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:15pt;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0px;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:4px;padding-left:0px;"><b><strong style="color:black;font-size:15pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Eq</strong></b><span style="color:black;font-size:15pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">ual Opportunity Employer</span></h5><p style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="color:black;font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.</span></p><p style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="color:black;font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span></p><h5 style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:15pt;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0px;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:4px;padding-left:0px;"><b><strong style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:15pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Salary and Benefits Information</strong></b><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:15pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span></h5><p style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">We know our people are the driving force behind the success of our mission and vision.</span><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> That’s why we offer a competitive benefit package to attract the very best talent to our team and to take care of our employees and their families. Below is a snapshot of our U.S. benefits package for full-time employees. </span></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;"><li style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Generous medical, dental, and vision health insurance plans </span></li></ul><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;"><li style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care </span></li></ul><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;"><li style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Short-term, long-term, and life/AD&D insurance </span></li></ul><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;"><li style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Employee Assistance Program </span></li></ul><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;"><li style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">20 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and 12 sick days </span></li></ul><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;"><li style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">401(k) Retirement Plan with 100% company match up to 4% and immediate vesting </span></li></ul><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;"><li style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Hybrid work options </span></li></ul><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;"><li style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Wellness Resources </span></li></ul><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px 0px 0px 32px;list-style-type:disc;"><li style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Stock Options </span></li></ul><p style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="color:black;font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">For more information, visit </span><a href="http://www.tenpointtherapeutics.com/" target="_blank" class="css-173makr-linkStyle" style="color:rgb(30,74,169);cursor:pointer;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">www.tenpointherapeutics.com</span></a><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;"> and follow us on </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/tenpointtherapeutics" target="_blank" class="css-173makr-linkStyle" style="color:rgb(30,74,169);cursor:pointer;"><span 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<meta><h1 style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;font-size:18pt;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:1px;margin-top:24px;margin-bottom:4px;text-align:center;padding-left:0px;"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);white-space:pre-wrap;">About Tenpoint Therapeutics</span></h1><p style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);background-color:white;font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Tenpoint Therapeutics is a global, commercial biotechnology company focused on developing groundbreaking treatments to improve vision in the aging eye. Our pipeline includes paradigm-shifting therapeutics for ophthalmic indications with significant unmet medical need, including presbyopia, cataracts, and geographic atrophy.</span></p><p style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><br><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Our lead product, </span><span style="color:rgb(32,32,34);background-color:white;font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">YUVEZZI™, is the first and only dual-agent eye drop for the treatment of presbyopia in adults and was approved by the FDA on January 28, 2026. Presbyopia, the gradual loss of near vision that typically begins around age 45, affects about two billion people globally and 128 million people in the U.S. YUVEZZI™ is expected to be broadly commercially available in the U.S. in Q2 2026.</span></p><p style="font-family:"Basel Grotesk",Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><br></p>
Tenpoint Therapeutics
BIOTECHNOLOGY
Vision-restoring Therapies
LocationUK - London
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