Job Description

Senior Medical Science Liaison Stroke/Thrombosis (San Francisco, California)

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ‘Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Responsibilities

The Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) serves as a trusted scientific expert and partner representing Bayer in the medical community through the dissemination of and education on scientific data related to Bayer products across the product lifecycle.

Scientific Expertise

• Complete core training curriculum and basic MSL and Therapeutic Area Certification.
• Demonstrate accountability to continuous learning and growth.
• Maintain professional licensure with CEU documentation where applicable.
• Depth of knowledge within the therapeutic area exceeds that of peers.
• Coordinate and lead TA updates, team discussions, training initiatives.
• Attend and report on local, regional and national medical conferences.
• Coordinate team coverage of major meetings with required attendance and program evaluation.
• Identify educational gaps and provide recommendations for resource development.

External HCP and Stakeholder Engagement

• Establish robust long‑term relationships with Thought Leaders and other key stakeholders.
• Impactfully engage with TLs, HCPs, research sites, associations, societies, & other stakeholders.
• Leverage global definitions and strategies to develop local Area Business Unit strategy.
• Drive medical strategy by translating the local medical plan into engagement strategies with cross‑functional teams.
• Approach accounts and customers strategically, using key metrics.
• Support speaker training and medical evaluation of scientific merit.
• Coordinate advisory board or other Bayer program meetings.
• Coordinate TL engagement with Franchise Medical Affairs team.

Education

• Deliver educational presentations to external audiences and stakeholders.
• Respond timely, accurately, and specifically to medical inquiries.
• Adhere to SOP and FDA guidance for distribution of scientific information.
• Prepare and present data to internal audiences including MA and Commercial partners.

Research

• Support research projects aligned with medical and brand strategy, including IIR and research site identification.
• Support clinical trial teams and engage with stakeholders for Bayer-sponsored clinical trials.

Insights

• Generate relevant insights that deepen understanding of patients, HCPs, consumers, or the treatment landscape.
• Report new compound development information and potential collaborations.

Collaboration

• Partner with territory cross‑functional stakeholders such as Area General Manager, Field DGOS, etc.
• Present to internal audiences including MA and commercial partners.
• Lead project teams or task forces as appropriate within the Franchise Medical Team.
• Act as an MSL mentor when appropriate.

New Ways of Working (Data Collection / Analysis / Interpretation)

• Champion new ways of working including platforms, systems, and capabilities.
• Complete all required customer activity documentation, training, expense reporting, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Review and interpret interaction analytics and take appropriate actions.
• Use data and analytics to seek out and maximize customer engagement opportunities.
• Leverage evolving country and Global platforms and systems for data‑driven engagement.

Who You Are

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree.
• Experience in a scientific or healthcare clinical setting; or pharmaceutical industry experience in Medical Affairs, Sales, Marketing or Clinical Development; or post‑graduate fellowship experience.
• MSL experience required.
• Demonstrated project management ability.
• Demonstrated expertise in communicating scientific information.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of clinical trial design.
• Ability to critically evaluate the medical literature.
• Team‐work ability.
• Ability to build productive work relationships internally and externally.
• Travel 50+% and manage a demanding schedule.
• Valid Driver’s License and eligibility to use a company vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced terminal Doctorate degree in medical or health sciences or advanced degree in related fields.
• Working knowledge of FDA and OIG requirements.
• Minimum of 1 year MSL experience or 2 years experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• Expertise in neurology, stroke, thrombosis, or anticoagulation preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

Employees can expect to be paid a salary of between $156,000 to $234,000. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. The salary range is an estimate and may vary based on location, market data, skills, and other factors. This posting will be available for application until at least: 1/20/2026.

Application

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.

Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes. Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans. Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.

Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.

Contact Us: hrop_usa@bayer.com

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