Job Details

Updated: April 15, 2026

Location: San Francisco, CA, United States

Job ID:14934-OTHLOC-CIxvYfws

Researched and relatable, science-driven and social, you're an extroverted expert. Your advanced training has prepared you to quickly grow your expertise and stay at the forefront of scientific innovation. You build strong relationships with ease, engage comfortably with thought leaders, and thrive in people-focused environments. Poised, articulate, and scientifically grounded, you excel as a listener, educator, and connector of new opportunities. These qualities position you for success as a Medical Science Liaison with Syneos Health.

Responsibilities

The Medical Science Liaison is a field-based, scientific, and clinical expert who strategically supports the medical and scientific objectives of the program. Key aspects of this role will include engaging in peer-to-peer scientific dialogue with healthcare professionals that translate into meaningful insights while serving as a therapeutic expert.

• Establish, cultivate, and maintain scientific relationships with KOLs while developing a strong understanding of clinical practice as it relates to areas of interest to advance scientific and medical knowledge.
• Plan and execute medical strategy and engagement for appropriate assigned customers.
• Communicate clinical and scientific data to KOLs and healthcare professionals through presentations, educational programs, and scientific discussions.
• Serve as the primary resource to provide support for addressing unsolicited medical questions and other scientific exchange matters.
• Identify, gather, and document field-generated scientific insights to drive innovative Medical Affairs strategies while complying with industry and corporate policies and procedures.
• Maintain scientific and clinical knowledge base through continuous learning and awareness of related scientific literature to enable meaningful scientific exchange.
• Collaborate with field-based Medical colleagues, appropriate Commercial colleagues, and the broader organization to provide scientific expertise and share Medical insights in support of internal and external activities.

Requirements

• Advanced degree required (e.g., PharmD, PhD, MD, NP, PA, OD or equivalent in life sciences).
• 3+ years of prior Medical Science Liaison experience (in eye care highly preferred).
• Deep scientific knowledge and genuine passion for ophthalmology.
• Prior experience with payer presentations is a plus.
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex clinical and scientific data.
• Strong presentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 60–80% within assigned territory.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel by car and air.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $180,000 to $197,500. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. In addition, some positions may include a company car or car allowance and eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and/or individual performance.

Benefits for this position will include a competitive compensation package, health benefits (medical, dental and vision), company match 401k, flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos Health complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.

Syneos Health companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers (Minorities, Females, Veterans, Disabled).

Syneos Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, marital status, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status and will not be discriminated against. If you are an individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to complete any part of our application process, including the use of this website, please contact us at: hr@synhealth.com. One of our staff members will work with you to provide alternate means to submit your application.