MSL Manager

On Q Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

On Q Recruitment is seeking an experienced Medical Science Liaison (MSL) leader to manage a field team across NSW and Queensland. You will lead, coach, and develop approximately five MSLs, driving performance, capability development, and a culture of collaboration and accountability.

You will partner with Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Sales teams, conducting regular field coaching and performance reviews to ensure high standards and successful launches in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of MSLs across NSW and Queensland.
• Drive field excellence, performance, and capability development.
• Support onboarding and development of new team members.
• Foster a high-performing, engaged team culture.
• Partner closely with Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Sales stakeholders.
• Conduct regular field coaching and performance reviews.

Skills

MSL leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Performance management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Medical Science Liaison (MSL) leader to join a global pharmaceutical organisation and manage a team across NSW and Queensland.

Reporting to the Medical Affairs leadership team, you will be responsible for managing approximately five MSLs while driving team performance, capability development, and a strong culture of collaboration and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of MSLs across NSW and Queensland.
• Drive field excellence, performance, and capability development.
• Support onboarding and development of new team members.
• Foster a high-performing, engaged team culture.
• Partner closely with Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Sales stakeholders.
• Conduct regular field coaching and performance reviews.

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.

Why Join?

• Multiple product launches planned across 2027 and beyond.
• Highly respected Medical Affairs function with strategic influence.
• Significant investment in leadership development and people capability.
• Collaborative culture with a strong track record of developing talent.

This is a rare opportunity to take on an influential leadership role with a global organisation committed to innovation, development, and patient outcomes.