Senior Medical Science Liaison

Evans Petersen Healthcare; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Evans Petersen Healthcare in Sydney’s Western Suburbs is seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison to lead scientific exchange across cardiometabolic diseases and engage with KOLs, clinicians and academic partners. You will work with regional teams to support medical strategy and ensure high-quality dialogue with healthcare professionals.

The role requires 2+ years of MSL experience, advanced communication skills, and the ability to travel regularly.

Qualifications

• This role requires 2+ years as an MSL in pharma.
• Strong communication of clinical data to KOLs and clinicians.
• Experience engaging with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead scientific exchange with KOLs and healthcare professionals.
• Support medical strategy aligned with governance and priorities.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to maximise portfolio value.
• Deliver pre-launch and launch excellence including training and mapping.
• Develop strategic engagement plans to build advocacy.
• Translate medical insights into actionable recommendations.
• Maintain compliant documentation of activities and insights.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Scientific communication

Analytical thinking

Travel readiness

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MD/PhD/PharmD

Job description

Evans Petersen Healthcare – Sydney Western Suburbs NSW

Medical Science Liaison – Cardiometabolic Portfolio

Join a global leader in cardiometabolic innovation and play a pivotal role in advancing patient outcomes across Western and South Western Sydney. As a Senior Medical Science Liaison, you'll be the trusted scientific partner for healthcare professionals, driving high-quality scientific exchange and shaping medical strategy in a rapidly evolving therapeutic landscape.

About the Role

As a member of the Medical team, you will lead scientific engagement across cardiometabolic chronic diseases including diabetes, obesity, CVD, MASH and CKD. You'll work strategically with KOLs, clinicians, diabetes educators, pharmacists and academic institutions to deliver impactful scientific dialogue and gather actionable medical insights. You will also collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Clinical Development, Market Access and regional/APAC teams to support therapeutic landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality scientific exchange with KOLs and healthcare professionals, communicating complex clinical evidence, guidelines and emerging data.
• Support medical strategy execution aligned with organisational priorities and Oceania governance.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to maximise portfolio value through a scientific and patient-centric approach.
• Deliver pre-launch and launch excellence, including scientific training, KOL mapping, stakeholder engagement and clinical trial site support.
• Develop strategic engagement plans to build advocacy, scientific awareness and appropriate therapy use.
• Generate and translate medical insights into actionable recommendations informing evidence generation and medical strategy.
• Maintain compliant, timely documentation including CRM updates, call activities and insight reporting.

About You

You're an experienced Pharmaceutical MSL with strong in field success, scientific credibility, exceptional communication skills and the ability to build influential relationships at national and global levels.

You will bring:

• M.D, Pharm.D or Ph.D
• Minimum 2 years' Pharmaceutical MSL experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Demonstrated state/national/global KOL engagement
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent digital and face-to-face communication capability
• Ability to manage multiple demands, tight deadlines and regular travel

Why Join

This is an opportunity to step into a senior scientific role within a respected global organisation known for innovation, patient-centricity and medical excellence. You'll shape scientific dialogue, influence therapeutic adoption and contribute meaningfully to improving outcomes for people living with chronic cardiometabolic disease.

This opportunity is only open to candidates who are eligible to work in Australia and hold the appropriate Visa to work permanently and a Full Driver's License.