Medical Science Liaison

SUN PHARMA; Stuttgart; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading pharmaceutical company is looking for a Medical Science Liaison to oversee medical affairs in Germany, particularly in Ophthalmology. This role involves collaborating with KOLs, executing medical strategy, and providing scientific education to HCPs, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum five years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• At least two years in Medical Affairs.
• Experience in Ophthalmology preferred.

Aufgaben

• Execute the Medical strategy plan at country level.
• Organize local Advisory Boards and manage Investigator-Initiated Trials.
• Provide medical input for marketing projects and ensure compliance.

Kenntnisse

Fluent in English

High scientific proficiency

Strong influential skills

Outgoing personality

Goal-oriented

Knowledge of Ophthalmology

Effective collaboration

Excellent teaching and presentation skills

Ausbildung

(Bio)medical or scientific academic degree

Training in pharmaceutical compliance rules

Jobbeschreibung

The MSL is responsible for Medical Affairs in Germany for a treatment in Ophthalmology during the post-launch phase, with potential involvement in pre-launch activities for new products. The MSL collaborates closely with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and aligns with the Brand Strategy. Responsibilities include organizing advisory boards at the national level, delivering abstracts at local congresses, publications, and presentations in partnership with KOLs. The MSL serves as the medical expert on the product, providing scientific education to healthcare professionals (HCPs) and colleagues through presentations and training. Additionally, the MSL supplies medical content and briefing for KOLs at congresses, and works in tandem with Marketing & Sales by providing medical insights for marketing materials and projects, ensuring compliance with industry codes.

Major tasks & responsibilities (70% field):

1. Execution of the Medical strategy plan at country level:
2. Mapping of disease experts and KOL insights on the product
3. Developing links with and supporting national networks in the therapeutic area
4. Collaborating with Market Access to ensure product inclusion in guidelines
5. Organizing local Advisory Boards (content, objectives, speakers, attendees, contracting)
6. Creating local publications and congress posters aligned with the product strategy
7. Acting as the first medical contact at congresses and symposia
8. Providing medical input for presentations, briefing KOLs for congress presentations within brand strategy
9. Handling medical information requests and medical presentations to HCPs within brand strategy
10. Managing Investigator-Initiated Trials (IIT): internal approval and contracting
11. Approving contracts for external activities with HCPs
12. Developing medical training materials and delivering training to commercial colleagues on disease and product knowledge
13. Providing medical and strategic input on marketing projects and materials in collaboration with the EU Marketing & Sales Manager
14. Ensuring all medical and marketing activities comply with pharmaceutical industry codes

Education Qualifications:

• (Bio)medical or scientific academic degree
• Training in pharmaceutical compliance rules
• Presentation and training skills
• Minimum five years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• At least two years in Medical Affairs
• Operational experience in pre-launch and launch activities
• Experience in Ophthalmology preferred

Technical skills / job-specific competencies:

• Mandatory: Fluent in English
• High scientific proficiency
• Strong influential skills, both internally and externally
• Outgoing personality, enjoys field interactions
• Goal-oriented with strategic thinking
• Knowledge of Ophthalmology therapeutic area (preferred)
• Understanding of pharmaceutical industry codes
• Effective collaboration with marketing and sales teams
• Alignment with brand strategy and project follow-up
• Excellent teaching and presentation skills
• Flexibility and patience
• Creative mindset to challenges

Accountability:

• Responsibility for activities and actions
• Execution with agility and integrity
• Consistent follow-through within timelines
• Responsibility for personal and team performance, learning from mistakes
• Defining accountability and driving high performance
• Building internal networks and cross-department communication
• Contributing proactively to other departments' success
• Seeking help when needed
• Focusing on overall business value
• Culturally sensitive, comfortable in a global environment

Customer Centricity:

• Understanding and addressing customer/stakeholder needs
• Building long-term positive relationships
• Entrepreneurial mindset, proactive in identifying opportunities