Medical Science Liaison Heart Failure

Bayer AG; Medellín; On-site; COP 72,000,000 - 110,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer AG seeks a Medical Science Liaison for a 6 to 12 month role, focused on cardiology and medical affairs. You will disseminate scientific information, answer expert inquiries, and engage with KOLs. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, plus industry experience, are essential.

The role involves coordinating scientific education activities, preparing reports, and collaborating with investigators and Bayer teams to advance medical education and compliance across regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences, pharmacology or medicine.
• Advanced degrees in science-related field (MD, PharmD, MSc, PhD) preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• Experience in drug information, clinical research and development, or related activities.
• Knowledge of cardiology is highly preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Exchange and disseminate scientific, educational, and research information to KOLs, planning and engaging with them.
• Answer medical/scientific queries from Medical Societies and support advisory boards.
• Network at congresses and conventions to meet KOLs and gather intelligence.
• Plan and organize scientific training and education events with KOLs in relevant areas.
• Prepare reports tracking field activities and act as a liaison for investigators and Bayer personnel.
• Identify and profile KOLs; contribute to strategy and engagement planning with Medical Affairs.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

English (Intermediate)

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences, pharmacology or medicine

MD/PhD/PharmD/MSc preferred

Job description

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TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Exchange and dissemination of scientific, educational, and research related information: The MSL plans, prepares and engages with KOLs as an information scientist and colleague both proactively and reactively via various innovative KOL engagements tactics and formats to provide dissemination, clarification and education of scientific data, study protocols, meeting abstracts, and professional literature (both proactive discussions on- label, and reactive discussions for unsolicited off-label questions in alignment with local regulations).
• Interactions with Medical Societies and Advisory Boards: The MSL answers medical / scientific queries of Medical Societies with regards to Bayer products and organizing / supporting / participating in advisory boards.
• Participation at / networking in Congresses and Conventions: The MSL uses congresses and conventions to network with KOLs, establish new contacts, and gather competitive intelligence.
• Coordination of Scientific Education Activities: The MSL plans and organizes scientific training and education events / sessions with KOLs within their specific therapeutic area or product.
• Preparing reports and tracking activities: The MSL submits timely reports of field, events and tracking activities against agreed objectives. The MSL acts as a point of contact for investigators, facilitating the interface with investigators and appropriate Bayer personnel responsible for approval, and communication of study progress and completion.
• KOL Identification / profiling / segmentation and strategy and engagement planning: In alignment with product Medical Affairs plan, the MSL contributes to internal understanding of specific KOL interests, expertise and impacting the medical community at large.

WHO YOU ARE

• Temporary role for 6 to 12 months.
• Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences, pharmacology or medicine. Advanced degrees in science-related field (MD, PharmD, MSc, PhD in epidemiology, health economics or public health) with 2-3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred or experience in drug information, clinical research and development, or other clinically relevant activities.
• Working experience in cardiology is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of drug development process, clinical research, Evidence Based Medicine, interpretation of statistics, critical analysis of medical literature.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build productive work relationships both internally and externally.
• Knowledge of local and international health and compliance regulations.
• Ability to work independently or in teams.
• Intermediate Proficiency in English.
• Skills to maintain effective working relationships with physicians and other stakeholders.
• Organization and proactive attitude.
• Academic / scientific writing experience either through educational background and / or job experience.

At Bayer we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion. We aim to create an environment in which everybody can feel authentic, respected and equally valued. Every day we strive to reflect our values through our unique capabilities, self-experiences, and aspirations. We intentionally seek diversity, to enable our people to bring their fullest potential out and encourage others to likewise do so. Our company wins when we leverage our capabilities to lead the cultural transformation in our business, positively impacting society.

Candidates who meet the requirements based on the job profile will be considered for employment regardless of physical disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and will not be at a disadvantage if unemployed.