MSL Manager

On Q Recruitment Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

On Q Recruitment Pty Ltd in Sydney is partnering with a leading pharma group to recruit an experienced Medical Science Liaison Leader to oversee NSW and QLD MSLs and drive field effectiveness.

Reporting to Medical Affairs leadership, you will coach, develop, and inspire a high-performing team, shape culture, and contribute to strategic medical objectives as launches approach.

Qualifications

• Proven MSL management experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Track record coaching and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong leadership, performance management and change leadership.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of MSLs across NSW and Qld.
• Build capability through coaching and development planning.
• Drive scientific excellence and stakeholder engagement.
• Support onboarding and ongoing professional development.
• Foster an inclusive, high-performing team culture.
• Partner with Medical, Commercial and Cross-Functional stakeholders to deliver objectives.

Skills

MSL leadership

Coaching

Team development

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Job description

We're proud to partner with an innovative pharma group to recruit an experienced Medical Science Liaison Leader to oversee their team of MSLs across NSW and QLD. Reporting into the Medical Affairs leadership team, you will lead, coach and develop a team of MSLs - driving field effectiveness, capability uplift, and a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of MSLs across NSW and Qld.
• Build capability through coaching, development planning and field engagement.
• Drive scientific excellence and high standards of stakeholder engagement.
• Support onboarding, training and ongoing professional development.
• Foster an inclusive, high-performing and collaborative team culture.
• Partner closely with Medical, Commercial and Cross-Functional stakeholders to deliver strategic objectives.

This is a unique opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership role where you'll influence team performance, shape culture, and play a key part in the success of a growing Medical Affairs function.

About You

• Previous MSL management experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong performance management and leadership skills.
• Experience leading teams through growth and change.
• Collaborative stakeholder manager with strong communication skills.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, highly accountable environment.

If you have proven MSL leadership experience and are passionate about developing people, building culture, and driving high performance, we would welcome a confidential discussion.

Why Join?

• Strong pipeline with multiple launches anticipated over coming years.
• Strategic and highly regarded Medical Affairs function.
• Genuine investment in leadership development and capability building.
• Collaborative culture with excellent opportunities for career growth.