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Medical Science Liaison roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in a life sciences, pharmacy, or clinical field. Most MSL positions are filed under SOC code 19-1042 (Medical Scientists), and large pharma and biotech employers sponsor H-1B transfers year-round outside the annual cap lottery.
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At Eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and caregivers is Eisai’s human health care (hhc) mission. We’re a growing pharmaceutical company that is breaking through in neurology and oncology, with a strong emphasis on research and development. Our history includes the development of many innovative medicines, notably the discovery of the world's most widely-used treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. As we continue to expand, we are seeking highly-motivated individuals who want to work in a fast-paced environment and make a difference. If this is your profile, we want to hear from you.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL or Sr. MSL) is a field-facing representative of US Medical Affairs with a primary responsibility of engaging in the exchange of scientific data and other medical and/or scientific information with KOLs/HCPs, researchers, pharmacists, and decision makers in the areas of Eisai’s interest. The person in this position will demonstrate a thorough understanding of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), including the needs, issues and priorities as they relate to Eisai’s strategic medical plan. MSLs will be trained and certified on AD and Eisai’s dementia pipeline data in order to fulfill educational gaps with KOLs/HCPs and gather medical insights to refine medical strategy and continue to close the gap on unmet educational needs for AD HCPs. MSLs also assume responsibility for special internal/external projects as they arise.
The impact that a Medical Science Liaison will have on the organization includes the following: a) as a representative of Eisai, a MSL will communicate key information about Eisai, the company and its hhc mission; b) provide key scientific and clinical information about Eisai’s products/pipeline; serve as a conduit for communication between Eisai Research and the medical community regarding ideas for future research, and c) provide corporate value through demonstrated leadership, teamwork, participation in strategic thinking, and special projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Product/Therapeutic Area Support to Stakeholders
- Act as the primary clinical/scientific resource to HCPs in the territory for information pertaining to disease state and Eisai's product(s) to ensure awareness and understanding.
- Serve as a conduit for accurate and updated clinical, scientific and medical information between Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)/investigators and the company's Medical Affairs and development groups.
- Establish, foster, cultivate and maintain peer relationships with KOLs in AD and dementia in which Eisai has current and future interests.
- Present clinical and scientific data on Eisai’s products and relevant therapeutic areas, as requested.
- Support assigned professional congresses in accordance with MSL plan. Be prepared to lead congress coverage efforts, including coordination of all MSL activities.
- Identify and report key scientific, clinical and research insights from KOLs to Medical Affairs.
Training/Education Resource
- Maintain and demonstrate thorough and up-to-date knowledge of disease state, study methodology, clinical information, and product data.
- Demonstrate full knowledge of and ability to execute on approved medical platforms/strategies and MSL initiatives.
- Serve as technical/scientific subject matter resource to Eisai cross functional partners.
- Teach, coach and mentor new or less experienced MSLs; assist with supervision/performance evaluation; assume responsibility for special projects. Provide valuable contributions to the organization including leadership and strategic planning.
Research Support
- Facilitate review and follow up of submitted Investigator-Initiated Studies (IISs) and assist with Eisai sponsored trials.
- The MSL may also be involved with providing recommendations for site selection and scientific expertise to Investigators involved in company sponsored studies.
QUALIFICATIONS
Educational Requirements:
- Advanced terminal D degree in medical or health sciences or related field (e.g MD/DO, PhD, PharmD).
Experience:
- MSL experience in neurology or complex disease states preferred; prior dementia or AD research experience strongly preferred, 3 yrs+ required for Sr MSL title.
- Established relationships with KOLs in neurology, and knowledge of institutions focused on AD preferred.
- 2 plus years industry/clinical research/related experience in a scientific or clinical setting.
- Strong broad-based scientific and pharmaceutical knowledge.
- Clinical trial development and drug launch experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, FDA regulations, pharma regulations/compliant practices, and OIG guidelines are required.
Other:
- Interested and skilled in communicating complex data sets and the ability to be seen as a scientific peer while educating top KOLs.
- Committed to the concept of team and working within the framework of Medical Affairs.
- Strong overall written and verbal communication skills. Keen understanding of your audience and ability to tailor information appropriately.
- Highly skilled in the art of strategic conversation along with a demonstrated ability to assess issues, as they arise and adapt appropriately.
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate, organize, plan and handle multiple priorities, while adapting to the needs of the company and KOLs.
- Has an ability to work independently and not require close supervision while adhering to compliance/regulatory policies.
- Interest in leading and participating in projects while effectively balancing field work.
- Demonstrated ability to proactively identify opportunities/challenges, willingness to communicate these challenges to leadership while working together to overcome them.
- Seamlessly adapts to field situations and effectively problem solves within territory.
- Experience working in matrix environment including cross-functional commercial partners, with an understanding of the pharmaceutical corporate environment and appreciation for Commercial Operations, including Marketing and Sales strategies.
- Sound computer/technology skills including applications for word processing, producing slide materials, working with spreadsheets, and video conferencing.
- Possesses and maintains a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Capable of engaging in frequent business travel (approximately 60% of time), including air travel, ability to travel overnight and occasionally on weekends.
- This is a field-based position. The employee is required to set up a home-based office within their defined territory.
COMPENSATION
- Salary range for MSL is $144,300.00 - $189,400 USD Annual.
- Salary range for Sr. MSL is $160,100.00 - $216,900 USD Annual.
As a condition of employment and an essential function of this field-based position, applicants must be able to engage in person with HCPs and other third parties at their offices, institutions and other appropriate locations on a regular basis. In order to gain in-person access, applicants selected for the position may be required to complete third parties’ credentialing and/or entry requirements, which often include an attestation to and/or providing proof of having received certain vaccinations. To the extent you are unable to meet certain requirements for qualifying medical (including pregnancy-related) or religious reasons, applicants must request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the Human Resources Department.
Skills:
- Communication & Cross-functional Influence
- Critical Thinking & Agility
- Healthcare Environment Dynamics
- KOL/ HCP Engagement
- Medical Data and Insights
- Mentoring
- Resource Planning & Management
- Territory Management (MSL)
Eisai Salary Transparency Language:
The annual base salary range for the Medical Science Liaison, (MSL or Sr. MSL) Neurology (Alzheimer's Disease) - Field Based - NJ is from: $149,300 - $195,900. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible to participate in: Eisai Inc. Annual Incentive Plan & Eisai Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan. Final pay determinations will depend on various factors including but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, and skills.
Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. For additional information on Company employee benefits programs, visit the careers page.
Certain other benefits may be available for this position, please discuss any questions with your recruiter.
Eisai is an equal opportunity employer and as such, is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. Similarly, considering the need for reasonable accommodations, Eisai prohibits discrimination against persons because of disability, including disabled veterans.
Eisai Inc. participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of all new hires in the United States. Please click on the following link for more information:
Right To Work
E-Verify Participation
INTRODUCTION
At Eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and caregivers is Eisai’s human health care (hhc) mission. We’re a growing pharmaceutical company that is breaking through in neurology and oncology, with a strong emphasis on research and development. Our history includes the development of many innovative medicines, notably the discovery of the world's most widely-used treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. As we continue to expand, we are seeking highly-motivated individuals who want to work in a fast-paced environment and make a difference. If this is your profile, we want to hear from you.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL or Sr. MSL) is a field-facing representative of US Medical Affairs with a primary responsibility of engaging in the exchange of scientific data and other medical and/or scientific information with KOLs/HCPs, researchers, pharmacists, and decision makers in the areas of Eisai’s interest. The person in this position will demonstrate a thorough understanding of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), including the needs, issues and priorities as they relate to Eisai’s strategic medical plan. MSLs will be trained and certified on AD and Eisai’s dementia pipeline data in order to fulfill educational gaps with KOLs/HCPs and gather medical insights to refine medical strategy and continue to close the gap on unmet educational needs for AD HCPs. MSLs also assume responsibility for special internal/external projects as they arise.
The impact that a Medical Science Liaison will have on the organization includes the following: a) as a representative of Eisai, a MSL will communicate key information about Eisai, the company and its hhc mission; b) provide key scientific and clinical information about Eisai’s products/pipeline; serve as a conduit for communication between Eisai Research and the medical community regarding ideas for future research, and c) provide corporate value through demonstrated leadership, teamwork, participation in strategic thinking, and special projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Product/Therapeutic Area Support to Stakeholders
- Act as the primary clinical/scientific resource to HCPs in the territory for information pertaining to disease state and Eisai's product(s) to ensure awareness and understanding.
- Serve as a conduit for accurate and updated clinical, scientific and medical information between Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)/investigators and the company's Medical Affairs and development groups.
- Establish, foster, cultivate and maintain peer relationships with KOLs in AD and dementia in which Eisai has current and future interests.
- Present clinical and scientific data on Eisai’s products and relevant therapeutic areas, as requested.
- Support assigned professional congresses in accordance with MSL plan. Be prepared to lead congress coverage efforts, including coordination of all MSL activities.
- Identify and report key scientific, clinical and research insights from KOLs to Medical Affairs.
Training/Education Resource
- Maintain and demonstrate thorough and up-to-date knowledge of disease state, study methodology, clinical information, and product data.
- Demonstrate full knowledge of and ability to execute on approved medical platforms/strategies and MSL initiatives.
- Serve as technical/scientific subject matter resource to Eisai cross functional partners.
- Teach, coach and mentor new or less experienced MSLs; assist with supervision/performance evaluation; assume responsibility for special projects. Provide valuable contributions to the organization including leadership and strategic planning.
Research Support
- Facilitate review and follow up of submitted Investigator-Initiated Studies (IISs) and assist with Eisai sponsored trials.
- The MSL may also be involved with providing recommendations for site selection and scientific expertise to Investigators involved in company sponsored studies.
QUALIFICATIONS
Educational Requirements:
- Advanced terminal D degree in medical or health sciences or related field (e.g MD/DO, PhD, PharmD).
Experience:
- MSL experience in neurology or complex disease states preferred; prior dementia or AD research experience strongly preferred, 3 yrs+ required for Sr MSL title.
- Established relationships with KOLs in neurology, and knowledge of institutions focused on AD preferred.
- 2 plus years industry/clinical research/related experience in a scientific or clinical setting.
- Strong broad-based scientific and pharmaceutical knowledge.
- Clinical trial development and drug launch experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, FDA regulations, pharma regulations/compliant practices, and OIG guidelines are required.
Other:
- Interested and skilled in communicating complex data sets and the ability to be seen as a scientific peer while educating top KOLs.
- Committed to the concept of team and working within the framework of Medical Affairs.
- Strong overall written and verbal communication skills. Keen understanding of your audience and ability to tailor information appropriately.
- Highly skilled in the art of strategic conversation along with a demonstrated ability to assess issues, as they arise and adapt appropriately.
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate, organize, plan and handle multiple priorities, while adapting to the needs of the company and KOLs.
- Has an ability to work independently and not require close supervision while adhering to compliance/regulatory policies.
- Interest in leading and participating in projects while effectively balancing field work.
- Demonstrated ability to proactively identify opportunities/challenges, willingness to communicate these challenges to leadership while working together to overcome them.
- Seamlessly adapts to field situations and effectively problem solves within territory.
- Experience working in matrix environment including cross-functional commercial partners, with an understanding of the pharmaceutical corporate environment and appreciation for Commercial Operations, including Marketing and Sales strategies.
- Sound computer/technology skills including applications for word processing, producing slide materials, working with spreadsheets, and video conferencing.
- Possesses and maintains a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Capable of engaging in frequent business travel (approximately 60% of time), including air travel, ability to travel overnight and occasionally on weekends.
- This is a field-based position. The employee is required to set up a home-based office within their defined territory.
COMPENSATION
- Salary range for MSL is $144,300.00 - $189,400 USD Annual.
- Salary range for Sr. MSL is $160,100.00 - $216,900 USD Annual.
As a condition of employment and an essential function of this field-based position, applicants must be able to engage in person with HCPs and other third parties at their offices, institutions and other appropriate locations on a regular basis. In order to gain in-person access, applicants selected for the position may be required to complete third parties’ credentialing and/or entry requirements, which often include an attestation to and/or providing proof of having received certain vaccinations. To the extent you are unable to meet certain requirements for qualifying medical (including pregnancy-related) or religious reasons, applicants must request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the Human Resources Department.
Skills:
- Communication & Cross-functional Influence
- Critical Thinking & Agility
- Healthcare Environment Dynamics
- KOL/ HCP Engagement
- Medical Data and Insights
- Mentoring
- Resource Planning & Management
- Territory Management (MSL)
Eisai Salary Transparency Language:
The annual base salary range for the Medical Science Liaison, (MSL or Sr. MSL) Neurology (Alzheimer's Disease) - Field Based - NJ is from: $149,300 - $195,900. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible to participate in: Eisai Inc. Annual Incentive Plan & Eisai Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan. Final pay determinations will depend on various factors including but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, and skills.
Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. For additional information on Company employee benefits programs, visit the careers page.
Certain other benefits may be available for this position, please discuss any questions with your recruiter.
Eisai is an equal opportunity employer and as such, is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. Similarly, considering the need for reasonable accommodations, Eisai prohibits discrimination against persons because of disability, including disabled veterans.
Eisai Inc. participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of all new hires in the United States. Please click on the following link for more information:
Right To Work
E-Verify Participation
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Confirm your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to the MSL role. A PharmD, MD, PhD, or life sciences master's strengthens your petition. A general biology BS may draw an RFE if the employer can't show the role requires that specific field.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Hospitals, academic medical centers, and nonprofit research institutions are cap-exempt H-1B employers. MSL roles at these organizations can be filed any time of year, bypassing the April lottery and letting you start sooner.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter by SOC code 19-1042 to see which pharma, biotech, and medical device companies have filed LCAs for MSL roles in your therapeutic area and state. This tells you which employers are actively sponsoring before you apply.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating
Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC 19-1042 in your target metro before discussing compensation. Your employer's LCA must certify your offered salary meets at least the Level II or III wage, and underpaying is a common petition risk.
Ask about H-1B transfer during the offer stage
If you're already on an H-1B, your new employer can file a transfer petition the day you accept an offer, letting you start work immediately once USCIS receives it. Don't wait for your current visa's expiry to raise the transfer question.
Document therapeutic area expertise in your support letter
USCIS adjudicators scrutinize MSL petitions because the role blends science and sales. Your employer's support letter should detail the specific disease area, the clinical evidence you'll communicate, and why your advanced degree is required for that work.
H-1B Visa Medical Science Liaison: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an MSL role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS consistently approves MSL petitions when the employer documents that the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific life sciences, pharmacy, or clinical field. A PharmD, PhD, or MD makes the specialty occupation argument straightforward. A generalist bachelor's degree can still qualify if the employer's support letter ties the specific degree field to the scientific duties of the role.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Medical Science Liaisons?
Large pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, and medical device manufacturers are the most active H-1B sponsors for MSL roles. Academic medical centers and hospital systems also hire MSLs and are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without entering the lottery. Use Migrate Mate to filter LCA filings by SOC code 19-1042 and see which employers have sponsored MSL positions in your therapeutic area and region.
Can I switch MSL employers while on H-1B status?
Yes. An H-1B transfer lets you move to a new employer once they file a transfer petition with USCIS. You can begin working for the new employer as soon as USCIS receives the petition, not after approval. The new employer must file their own LCA and I-129, and your role title and duties must still meet the specialty occupation standard at the new company.
What SOC code do employers use for MSL H-1B petitions?
Most employers file MSL petitions under SOC code 19-1042 (Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists), though some use 11-9111 (Medical and Health Services Managers) or life sciences researcher codes depending on how the role is structured. The SOC code affects the prevailing wage the employer must certify on the LCA. You can check which code your target employer used in past filings and look up the corresponding wage level through the OFLC Wage Search.
Does the H-1B cap lottery affect MSL job seekers?
It depends on your target employer. For-profit pharma and biotech companies are cap-subject, meaning new H-1B petitions must enter the April lottery with an October 1 start date. However, if you're transferring from an existing H-1B or targeting a cap-exempt employer such as a nonprofit research institution or academic medical center, the lottery doesn't apply and you can start sooner. O*NET lists the full occupational profile for MSL-adjacent roles if you need to confirm classification.