MSL Rare Disease Germany

Syneos Health, Inc.; Köln; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Syneos Health, Inc. is seeking an experienced Medical Science Liaison to lead scientific exchanges with healthcare professionals across Germany, focusing on (Ultra-) Rare Diseases. The role demands independent management of medical activities nationwide and collaboration with Medical Affairs to advance the medical strategy.

The ideal candidate holds an MD/PharmD/PhD, has several years in MSL or Medical Affairs, and is fluent in German and English, with willingness to travel across the country.

Qualifications

• MD/PharmD/PhD with medical affairs experience.
• Experience as MSL or Medical Advisor is preferred.
• Fluent in German and English; strong scientific communication.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scientific relationships with healthcare professionals and key experts.
• Conduct high-quality non-promotional scientific exchanges and share clinical data.
• Identify unmet medical needs and communicate insights to internal stakeholders.
• Support medical strategy, planning, and initiatives across Germany.
• Map stakeholders and referral networks nationwide in Germany.
• Support scientific meetings, advisory boards and medical education activities.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Scientific communication

Stakeholder management

German healthcare knowledge

Willingness to travel

Education

MD

PharmD

PhD

Job description

Updated: Yesterday
Location: Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Job ID:19126-OTHLOC-CzIwYfwv

The Medical Science Liaison is responsible for scientific exchange with healthcare professionals within (Ultra-) Rare Diseases, building strong relationships with key experts and communicating relevant medical insights internally. The MSL will have nationwide responsibility for Germany, independently managing medical activities and stakeholder engagement across the country while supporting the execution of the medical strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong scientific relationships with key experts, healthcare professionals and specialist centers
• Conduct high-quality, non-promotional scientific exchange and communicate relevant clinical and scientific data
• Identify unmet medical needs, evidence gaps, medical insights and emerging trends and communicate these to relevant internal stakeholders
• Support the implementation of the medical strategy and contribute to medical planning and key initiatives
• Map relevant stakeholders, treatment pathways and referral networks across Germany
• Support scientific meetings, congress activities, advisory boards and medical education initiatives
• Collaborate closely with Medical Affairs and other relevant cross-functional stakeholders
• Support clinical research and evidence-generation activities where appropriate
• Independently manage medical activities and stakeholder engagement across Germany
• Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with applicable regulations and compliance standards

Profile

• MD, PharmD, PhD, or comparable scientific qualification
• Several years of experience in an MSL, Medical Advisor, or similar Medical Affairs role
• Strong scientific communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Experience in rare diseases, specialty care, or complex therapies preferred
• Knowledge of the German healthcare environment
• Fluent German and English
• Willingness to travel

At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to consider transferable skills from previous roles.

Why Syneos Health? Each life we positively impact makes our work worthwhile. By joining one of our field medical teams, you will partner with some of the most talented clinicians in the industry and be reminded why you chose a career in healthcare. The diversification and breadth of our new and existing partnerships create a multitude of career paths and employment opportunities. Join our game-changing, global company dedicated to creating better, smarter, faster ways to get biopharmaceutical therapies to patients. Experience the thrill of knowing that your everyday efforts are contributing to improving patients' lives around the world.

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