Novartis
Medical Science Liaison - Cardiovascular - Philadelphia, PA
$146K–$298K
Field Non-Sales (USA) · Full-time · Posted Sep 24, 2026
- Experience
- Manager: 0–3 years in pharmaceutical Field Medical or as an MSL required; alternatively, 3–5 years of relevant medical affairs, clinical research, or related scientific/clinical experience preferred. Associate Director: at least 3 years in pharmaceutical Field Medical or as an MSL preferred; alternatively, 5–7 years of relevant medical affairs, clinical research, or related scientific/clinical experience required.
- Education
- Graduate degree in science or healthcare required; doctoral degree preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- Company will not sponsor visas for this position.
About the job
A field-based, non-promotional medical and scientific liaison who engages healthcare professionals, supports clinical research, gathers medical insights, and advances cardiovascular clinical practice in an assigned territory.
What you'll do
- Build scientific relationships with healthcare professionals and thought leaders, and discuss clinical data, disease state, unmet needs, and product information.
- Plan territory and account engagement in alignment with medical strategy; identify education, partnership, and collaboration opportunities.
- Support company-sponsored clinical trials and collaborate with internal teams while maintaining compliance.
What they ask for
- Graduate degree in science or healthcare.
- Strong clinical knowledge, including pharmacotherapy, treatment guidelines, clinical research, medical expert engagement, and FDA promotional and ethical guidelines.
- Reside within the territory or within a reasonable daily commuting distance of 50 miles from its border; approximately 60–70% travel is required.
- Valid, fully unrestricted driver’s license.
Nice to have
- Doctoral degree (MD, PhD, DNP, PharmD, etc.).
- Previous experience in the assigned or a related therapeutic area.
Pay
$145,600 - $270,400 USD per year (base salary), Manager; $160,300 - $297,700 USD per year (base salary), Associate Director
Tools
Veeva CRM
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