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Medical Science Liaison - Upper Midwest bioMerieux Inc. $97,600.00 - $146,300.00 / yr retirement plan United States, North Carolina, Durham 100 Rodolphe Street (Show on map) Sep 02, 2026 Description Position Summary As a Medical Science Liaison with bioMerieux, you will play an important role in fostering relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and healthcare professionals in your designated geographical area. Your primary responsibility will be to engage with leading experts in the field, gather insights, and provide scientific information to support our mission of advancing public health. You will also contribute to the development of strategic medical initiatives and act as a bridge between bioMerieux and the medical community. This role is ideal for professionals with a passion for scientific communication and a desire to make an impact in the healthcare space. Position Duties KOL Engagement & Relationship Building Develop and maintain a strong, collaborative network of relationships with KOLs, HCPs, and key stakeholders in your territory or region.

Demonstrate ability to identify, develop, and nurture relationships with key clinical stakeholders in geographic areas or nationally, in alignment with North American strategic medical plans

Cultivate partnerships with thought leaders to support the company's medical strategy and therapeutic objectives.

Engage in ongoing scientific discussions to share relevant data and insights, fostering trust and facilitating mutual understanding between bioMerieux and the medical

Medical Education & Scientific Presentations Present scientific information on bioMerieux products and therapeutic areas, in alignment with the company's strategic priorities.

Deliver evidence-based presentations to healthcare professionals once trained and assessed for independence by senior team members.

Participate in educational initiatives and share knowledge through various forums, conferences, and meetings.

Insights Gathering & Reporting Collect and analyze insights from your territory to inform company strategies and enhance public health efforts.

Provide detailed feedback to your MSL Lead or Senior MSL on impactful findings, ensuring alignment with medical objectives and future product development.

Understand, interpret, and relay field insights with the goal of communicating trends, relaying internal and external priorities, and establishing strategic priorities for individual medical plans.

Scientific Literature Review & Evidence-Based Information Stay up to date with the latest research and scientific publications in relevant disease areas.

Review and interpret scientific data to effectively communicate product and disease state information to internal teams and external stakeholders.

Regional Conference Engagement Identify and attend relevant medical and scientific conferences within your territory to network with KOLs, gather insights, and share bioMerieux's latest advancements.

Utilize these opportunities to strengthen relationships and stay informed about emerging trends in the medical field.

Collaboration with Internal Teams Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., U.S. and Global Medical Affairs, Sales, Marketing, CSO, Regulatory Affairs) to align on company goals and share insights that impact strategic direction.

Actively participate in integrated medical teams, contributing valuable medical insights with a demonstrated ability to understand the needs and trends of a geographic region

Administrative Responsibilities Complete necessary administrative tasks, including expense reporting, internal training, vendor credentialing, data entry, and maintaining accurate records.

Ensure all regulatory and company-specific guidelines are followed when documenting insights, providing scientific information, and submitting reports.

Tools & Technology Proficiency Demonstrate proficiency with relevant tools and software such as CRM, Microsoft Office, i.e., Teams, PowerPoint, One Note, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required Education, Training and Experience Bachelors degree in life sciences, healthcare or clinical sciences required. 2+ years of professional related experience with degree in clinical, laboratory, or healthcare experience Relevant clinical experience may include patient-focused practice in areas such as infectious disease, critical care, emergency medicine, pharmacy, or other hospital/health-system settings. Relevant clinical laboratory experience includes roles involving clinical microbiology, diagnostic testing, laboratory medicine, or oversight/management of a hospital clinical laboratory. Preferred Education, Training and Experience Advanced degree strongly preferred: PhD, PharmD, NP, PA, MS/MLS/DCLS, MD/DO, or similar relevant advanced degree. MSL/field medical affairs experience preferred, particularly experience involving HCP/KOL engagement, scientific/medical education, insights gathering, and field-based medical strategy. Clinical microbiology board certification or similar relevant clinical laboratory credential is preferred for candidates whose background is primarily in clinical laboratory medicine. Experience in infectious disease diagnostics, microbiology, molecular diagnostics, immunoassay, or related diagnostic areas is preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMerieux promotes.

Effective Presentation Skills - including the ability to present technical data

Planning objectives and strategies to achieve them within a set timeline

Understand complex information and interpret it accurately, often requiring critical thinking and analysis to grasp the full picture.

Technical skills with mastery level commensurate to the job level, marked by specialization and innovation in the field of work.

Build and maintain positive, productive interactions with colleagues

Skilled in MS Office tools to include but not limited to Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel

Ability to build and maintain relationships with KOLs and internal/ external stakeholders

Analytical mindset with the ability to gather and synthesize scientific and clinical insights

Proficiency in using digital tools like CRM Microsoft Office Suite

Working Conditions

Ability to remain in stationary position, either sitting or standing, for prolonged periods

Ability to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, ramps, and the like

Domestic travel required: 70%

International travel required: 5% The estimated salary range for this field-based role is between $97,600 and $146,300 per year. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMerieux's bonus program. This range may differ from ranges offered for similar positions elsewhere in the country given differences in cost of living. Actual compensation within this range is determined based on the successful candidate's experience and will be presented in writing at the time of the offer. In addition, bioMerieux offers a competitive Total Rewards package that may include: A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options

Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match.

Adoption Assistance

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits

Various voluntary benefit offerings

Discount programs

Parental leaves #LI-DS1 Please be aware that recruitment related scams are on the rise. Fraudulent job postings are being placed on other websites, and individuals posing as bioMerieux Talent Acquisition team members are reaching out via email or text message in an attempt to collect your personal and confidential information. In some cases, these scammers are also conducting bogus interviews prior to extending fraudulent offers of employment. Beware of individuals reaching out using general phone numbers and non-bioMerieux email domains (i.e. Hotmail.com, Gmail.com, Yahoo.com, etc.). If you are concerned that an interview experience or offer of employment might be a scam, please make sure you are searching for the posting on our careers site https://careers.biomerieux.com/ or contact us at [emailprotected]. BioMerieux Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Please be advised that the receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant's identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required of all new hires. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in the failure to receive an offer, the retraction of an offer, or if already hired, dismissal. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation in BioMerieux's or its affiliates' application process by contacting us via telephone at (385) 770-1132, by email at [emailprotected], or by dialing 711 for access to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).