Medical Science Liaison (CORE) – Midwest at Azuritypharmaceuticals — Remote

About the Role

Medical Affairs at Azurity Pharmaceuticals, a privately held company delivering innovative medicines for overlooked patients across 50+ countries, drives scientific and clinical initiatives with a portfolio of 40+ brands spanning 10 dosage forms and 9 therapeutic areas.

The Cardiometabolic/Obesity/Renal/Endocrinology (CORE) Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a US-based field position within the Medical Department, reporting to the MSL Lead – CORE Franchise. MSLs are the primary communicators of Azurity Pharmaceuticals within a specific geography with healthcare professionals and population-based decision makers. MSLs are the field scientific experts in Obesity Medicine, including the evolving treatment landscape, obesity pharmacotherapy, cardiometabolic comorbidities, and relevant endocrinology-based care pathways. The MSL will support strategic Medical Affairs initiatives, evidence-generation activities, and field readiness efforts associated with the continued growth of the CORE portfolio.

Azurity is seeking a Medical Science Liaison as part of the Medical Affairs team based in Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI;

• Territory: Midwest [Western/Central IN, MI, IL, WI, IL, MN, IA, MO, ND, SD, NE]

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary field‐based scientific liaison and point of contact for Medical Affairs, engaging appropriately with national and regional thought leaders and healthcare professionals across academic and community settings.
• Identify, establish, and maintain scientific relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) within the assigned territory to support scientific exchange, clinical strategy, and educational initiatives.
• In an accurate, fair, and balanced manner, exchange up‐to‐date scientific, clinical, and therapeutic information with external stakeholders, enabling informed discussions on disease states, clinical data, compounds, and treatment landscapes.
• Collect, interpret, and communicate actionable field insights, including competitive intelligence, clinical trends, treatment patterns, and investigator perspectives, to internal stakeholders to inform strategy and decision‐making.
• Provide scientific support for company-sponsored and investigator-initiated trials, including site identification, feasibility, initiation, patient accrual discussions, and ongoing communication with investigators and research staff.
• Support education related to AE management where appropriate. Respond to unsolicited request for medical information associated with supported products and disease state area.
• Represent the company at scientific congresses, symposia, advisory boards, and investigator meetings, providing session summaries, gathering insights, and delivering recommendations to internal teams.
• Assist in the planning, execution, and facilitation of advisory boards, consultant meetings, and other scientific engagements, ensuring productive scientific dialogue and alignment with Medical Affairs objectives.
• Deliver high-quality scientific presentations and educational sessions, both one-on-one and in group settings, for healthcare providers in academic and community environments.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners, including colleagues in Clinical Development, Operations, Commercial (within guidelines), and strategic alliance partners, serving as a scientific resource across the organization.
• Maintain deep therapeutic, clinical, and product knowledge, including disease states, emerging data, competitive products, and relevant scientific literature, to support credible and collegial scientific exchange.
• Support internal scientific training and assist in the development of field-based resources, training materials, and special projects that enhance Medical Affairs capabilities.
• Manage the assigned territory with a high level of organization, communication, judgment, and professionalism, contributing to the success of the broader MSL team and Medical Affairs organization.
• Apply all Medical Affairs SOPs, regulatory, legal, and compliance guidelines while executing field activities and scientific interactions.
• Demonstrate adaptability, focus, and composure in uncertain or fast-paced settings while operating with minimal direction.
• Travel: Up to 70% travel is required to attend medical conferences, engage with KOLs, and support field-based activities within the US.

Required Skills and Experience

Education

• Advanced terminal degree (PharmD, MD, DO, DNP) or other advanced medical degree (NP, PA, RN etc.) is required.
• Additional certifications or focused training in Obesity Medicine, endocrinology, diabetes, or cardiometabolic disease are preferred; examples include ABOM/DABOM, BC-ADM, CDCES, or BCACP.

Experience

• 2-3 years relevant work exp (MSL, clinical, fellowship, or research experience) and/or related pharmaceutical industry work experience is required.
• Thorough knowledge or experience in obesity medicine, endocrinology, diabetes, cardiometabolic disease, metabolic disorders, or related academic, community, or specialty care settings

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a passion for excellence
• Demonstrated ability to present effective and influential oral presentations
• Self-motivated with strategic thinking and strong geographical management skills
• Deep scientific expertise - stays abreast of data, treatment trends, and new information in the profession and ability to articulate therapeutic knowledge and translate expert feedback into appropriate insights
• Adept at developing relationships and building networks