Medical Science Liaison (MSL) - Vaccines | NSW

GSK; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

5 Feel Good Days

Volunteer day

Discounted health insurance

Global opportunities

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline in Australia is seeking a Medical Science Liaison to join our Vaccines Medical Affairs team. This field-based role covers New South Wales and focuses on scientific exchange with healthcare professionals to improve access to preventative health solutions.

You will build trusted partnerships, interpret complex clinical data, share medical insights, and execute external engagement plans across face-to-face and digital channels.

Qualifications

• Experience in an MSL, Medical Affairs, clinical, pharmaceutical or related role.
• Strong scientific communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain external expert relationships.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted scientific partnerships with healthcare professionals and external experts.
• Deliver high-quality scientific exchange and communicate complex clinical data.
• Generate and share medical insights to inform medical and cross-functional strategy.
• Execute external expert engagement plans across face-to-face and digital channels.

Skills

Digital Fluency

External Stakeholder Management

High Impact Communication

Patient Impact

Enterprise Thinking

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant scientific or clinical discipline

Job description

About GSK

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. Our success absolutely depends on our people. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

About the role

We are seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join our Vaccines Medical Affairs team in a field-based role covering New South Wales. This is an exciting opportunity to engage with a diverse network of healthcare professionals and external experts while helping to improve access to preventative healthcare solutions. You’ll play an important role in scientific exchange, generating medical insights and supporting activities that contribute to positive public health outcomes. Your role will be varied and will include:

• Build trusted scientific partnerships with healthcare professionals and external experts
• Deliver high-quality scientific exchange and communicate complex clinical data
• Generate and share medical insights to inform medical and cross‑functional strategy
• Execute external expert engagement plans across face‑to‑face and digital channels

About you

We are looking for a scientifically driven professional who enjoys meaningful scientific dialogue and building long‑term relationships with healthcare professionals. You will thrive in a field‑based environment, be confident interpreting complex clinical data and have a passion for improving patient outcomes through prevention and public health initiatives. Previous MSL experience will be highly regarded. We will also consider candidates already working in the pharmaceutical industry who are looking to transition into Medical Affairs. You will need:

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant scientific or clinical discipline
• Experience in an MSL, Medical Affairs, clinical, pharmaceutical or related role
• Strong scientific communication and presentation skills
• Ability to develop and maintain effective external expert relationships

Why join us?

At GSK, we challenge ourselves to get Ahead Together – to make a positive impact on global health; for growth; in an environment where people can thrive. Our culture inspires our performance. By joining GSK, you’ll enjoy:

• A flexible and life‑friendly working approach, allowing you to do your best work
• Being in a diverse organisation that reflects the communities that we work within
• Development and progression at a global scale, with international opportunities
• 5 Feel Good Days and 1 volunteer day on top of your annual leave
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks’ additional leave per year
• Access to discounted health insurance
• Certified ‘Great Place To Work® May 2026-May 2027’ LI‑GSK #LI‑Remote

Skills

• Digital Fluency
• Enterprise Thinking
• External Stakeholder Management
• High Impact Communication
• Patient Impact

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale. People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We embrace an agile working culture across our roles, so if flexibility is important to you please discuss opportunities with our hiring team. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process to help you demonstrate your strengths and capabilities, contact [e-mail]. Please note this email is for adjustment requests only; for other enquiries please use our standard contact channels.

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